On March 16, NSF announced the launch of NSF/ANSI 527: Personal Care Products, a new certification designed to substantiate the quality of finished personal care products and the safety of ingredients used in over-the-counter cosmetic, personal care and topical products.
NSF/ANSI 527 is being introduced as consumer expectations continue to rise around product transparency, safety and label accuracy, while manufacturers and brands navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The standard provides a science-based framework to help validate product integrity, substantiate content claims and build trust with customers.
NSF/ANSI 527 is based on global testing protocols and recognized methods developed by ISO, the European Commission, Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is intended to exceed typical industry norms and support manufacturers and brands as product-related claims receive increasing scrutiny.
The certification applies to a variety of personal care products including, but not limited to, moisturizers, cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, serums, perfumes, makeup, deodorants, oral hygiene products and other topical OTCs. Certification is now available globally for manufacturers and brands seeking independent verification of product quality and ingredient safety.
Key features of NSF/ANSI 527 include product safety evaluation, ingredient review and verification, label and claims review, GMP verification and quality testing for microbiological contaminants, metals, adulterants, etc.
“Consumers are paying closer attention to what they put on their bodies, and they want more clarity and confidence in the products they buy. NSF/ANSI 527 helps brands and manufacturers demonstrate product quality and ingredient safety through independent, third-party certification, while giving consumers a clearer way to identify products that have been evaluated against defined requirements,” said David Trosin, senior director, nutrition and wellness at NSF.
For more information, visit https://www.nsf.org/nutrition-wellness/product-and-ingredient-certification.
