IS 7123:2019 – Hair Oils Testing specifies quality requirements for hair oils and other oil-based cosmetic preparations, including hair tonics and hair oil concentrates. Testing can cover parameters such as description, acid value, peroxide value, microbiological examination and heavy metals. Certko provides testing support to help manufacturers and brands evaluate hair oil products against the applicable BIS requirements and maintain consistent product quality and safety.
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Hair oils — IS 7123 (2019) Testing
IS 7123 (2019) is a BIS product testing standard for soaps, detergents & cosmetics (1 notified product). Book laboratory testing required for ISI Mark / CRS certification.
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- Product category
- Soaps, Detergents & Cosmetics
- Main standard
- IS 7123 (2019)
- Test type
- Chemical / composition
- Accreditation
- ISO/IEC 17025 / NABL (BIS-recognised labs)
- Testing timeline
- 7–12 working days
- Sample size required
- 100–500 g representative sample (or as per IS)
- Tentative testing price
- ₹3K
Indicative BIS lab charges from product records — confirm with the laboratory.
BIS products tested to this standard
2 BIS-notified products map to IS 7123 (2019) — open a product for scheme, labs and indicative costs.
FAQs about Hair oils — IS 7123 (2019) Testing
Q1. What is the purpose of IS 7123:2019 hair oil testing?
IS 7123:2019 hair oil testing helps assess whether covered hair-oil products meet the specified quality requirements. Parameters such as acid value, peroxide value, microbiological quality and heavy metals can be evaluated to support product quality and safety.
Q2. What parameters are tested under IS 7123:2019?
Testing may include physical examination and specified chemical and safety parameters, including acid value, peroxide value, microbiological examination and heavy-metal requirements. The exact test scope should be determined according to the product and applicable clauses of IS 7123:2019.
Q3. Why is microbiological testing important for hair oils?
Microbiological testing helps determine whether a hair-oil product meets applicable microbiological quality requirements. It is an important quality-control check for cosmetic products and can help manufacturers identify potential contamination before products are released to the market.
Q4. Is peroxide value important for hair oil quality?
Yes. Peroxide value is used as an indicator of oxidation in oils. Monitoring this parameter helps assess possible deterioration of oil-based formulations and supports quality evaluation of hair oils according to the applicable requirements of IS 7123:2019.
Q5. Who should consider IS 7123:2019 testing?
Hair-oil manufacturers, cosmetic brands, product developers, importers and other businesses dealing with covered hair-oil formulations may consider testing against IS 7123:2019 to verify applicable product-quality requirements and support regulatory or quality documentation.
Q6. Can new hair oil formulations be tested as per IS 7123:2019?
Yes, covered formulations can be evaluated against applicable requirements of IS 7123:2019. Testing during product development can help manufacturers identify quality issues and make formulation or manufacturing adjustments before commercial production.
Q7. How does heavy metal testing help hair oil manufacturers?
Heavy-metal testing helps evaluate the presence of specified metallic contaminants in hair-oil products. Such testing supports product safety and quality assessment and can help manufacturers demonstrate conformity with the applicable requirements of IS 7123:2019.
Q8. What is the role of Certko in IS 7123:2019 testing?
Certko can support manufacturers and brands in arranging relevant laboratory testing for hair-oil products against applicable IS 7123:2019 requirements. This can help businesses obtain test documentation for product quality evaluation and compliance activities.
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