Incorporating the new method “Determination of Trivalent Chromium and Hexavalent Chromium in Cosmetics” into the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

This method specifies the determination of trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium in cosmetics by high-performance liquid chromatography–inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS). This method is applicable to the determination of trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium in cream and emulsion products, liquid (aqueous and oil-based) products, gel products, powder products, compressed products, and mud/mask products.