Cosmetics Classification Quiz
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What is the recommended maximum level of lead as an impurity in cosmetic lip products and externally applied cosmetics?

  • 10 ppm (correct)
  • 20 ppm
  • 3 ppm
  • 65 ppm

Which heavy metal is allowed as a preservative in eye area products with a limit of 65 ppm?

  • Mercury (correct)
  • Chromium
  • Arsenic
  • Lead

What are the limits for color additives in cosmetics for arsenic, lead, and mercury respectively?

  • 3 ppm, 10 ppm, 65 ppm
  • 20 ppm, 1 ppm, 65 ppm
  • 3 ppm, 20 ppm, 1 ppm (correct)
  • 1 ppm, 20 ppm, 3 ppm

Which method is used to examine product properties through the senses of panelists or consumers?

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What helps determine the stability and shelf life of cosmetic products?

<p>Rheology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which heavy metal is not allowed in other cosmetic products except in trace amounts?

<p>Mercury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the permitted color additives with good manufacturing practices?

<p>Chromium hydroxide green and Chromium oxide green (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does packaging material quality control weed out?

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Which sensory analysis method evaluates consumer perception of product efficacy?

<p>Affective tests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does rheology monitor for cosmetic products?

<p>Viscosity and flow behavior under stress conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of skin care products aims to prevent diseases by altering the structure and function of the body?

<p>Drugs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of skin care products?

<p>Emulsions (creams) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the FDA, what must cosmetics not be manufactured under?

<p>Conditions that would allow them to become contaminated or harmful (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the divisions of quality control for cosmetics?

<p>Raw material and packaging material quality control, Finished product quality control, Microbiological quality control, Production line quality control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of raw material physical parameters for cosmetics?

<p>Colour, odour, density, refractive index (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Drugs & Cosmetic act specify limits for in cosmetic raw materials?

<p>Toxic substances, heavy metals, microbial limits, and pesticides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to confirm the presence of liquid crystals in a cosmetic emulsion?

<p>Polarized light microscope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of light source is required for Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) method?

<p>Synchrotron light source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of Production Line Quality Control in large scale assembly type production units?

<p>Ensure good quality of outgoing goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is irritancy of a cream preparation evaluated?

<p>Patch test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is spreadability of a cream base calculated?

<p>Using a spreadability apparatus with glass slides and weight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the test for microbial growth conducted?

<p>By incubating the sample under suitable conditions and observing for microbial growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Maximum lead limit in cosmetics

The recommended maximum level of lead as an impurity is 10 ppm.

Mercury in eye products

Mercury is allowed as a preservative in eye area products with a limit of 65 ppm.

Color additives limits

Limits for color additives are arsenic - 3 ppm, lead - 20 ppm, mercury - 1 ppm.

Sensory analysis

A method to examine product properties through the senses of panelists or consumers.

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Rheology in cosmetics

Rheology helps determine the stability and shelf life of cosmetic products.

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Mercury restrictions

Mercury is not allowed in other cosmetic products except in trace amounts.

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Permitted color additives

Chromium hydroxide green and Chromium oxide green are permitted color additives.

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Packaging quality control

Quality control weeding out defective packaging involves critical, major, and minor defects.

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Affective tests

A sensory analysis method that evaluates consumer perception of product efficacy.

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Rheology monitoring

Rheology monitors viscosity and flow behavior under stress conditions.

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Skin care products category

The category of skin care products aimed to prevent diseases by altering bodily function is drugs.

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Common skin care form

The most common form of skin care products is emulsions (creams).

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FDA manufacturing conditions

Cosmetics must not be manufactured under conditions that could allow contamination or harm.

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Quality control divisions

Divisions of quality control for cosmetics include raw materials and packaging, finished products, microbiological, and production line controls.

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Raw material parameters

Examples of raw material physical parameters for cosmetics are color, odor, density, and refractive index.

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Drugs & Cosmetic Act

Specifies limits for toxic substances, heavy metals, microbial limits, and pesticides in cosmetic raw materials.

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Liquid crystals detection

A polarized light microscope is used to confirm the presence of liquid crystals in a cosmetic emulsion.

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Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS)

This method requires a synchrotron light source.

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Production Line Quality Control

The main aim is to ensure good quality of outgoing goods in large scale production units.

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Irritancy evaluation

The irritancy of a cream preparation is evaluated using a patch test.

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Spreadability calculation

Spreadability of a cream base is calculated using a spreadability apparatus with glass slides and weight.

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Microbial growth test

The test for microbial growth is conducted by incubating the sample and observing for growth.

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Study Notes

  • FDA regulates the use of heavy metals in cosmetics as ingredients or impurities
  • Mercury: allowed as preservative in eye area products with a limit of 65 ppm
  • Mercury not allowed in other cosmetic products except in trace amounts
  • Lead: recommended maximum level of 10 ppm as impurity in cosmetic lip products and externally applied cosmetics
  • Arsenic, lead, and mercury: limits for color additives in cosmetics are 3 ppm, 20 ppm, and 1 ppm respectively
  • Chromium: chromium hydroxide green and chromium oxide green are permitted as color additives with good manufacturing practices
  • Packaging material quality control: weeds out defective packaging with critical, major, and minor defects
  • Sensory analysis: examines product properties through senses of panelists or consumers
  • Sensory analysis: methods used include affective, discriminative, descriptive, and use tests
  • Sensory analysis: blind and concept use tests evaluate consumer perception of product efficacy
  • Sensory analysis: professional experts assess product performance against established scales
  • Rheology: helps determine stability and shelf life of cosmetic products
  • Rheology: viscosity and flow behavior of cosmetic products are monitored for stress conditions.

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