Abstract
For some time, Brazil has been appointed as one of the greatest consumers of cosmetic products in the world. Although cosmetics may seem harmless, destined exclusively to enhance personal appearance or to clean and protect the skin, hair and nails, new studies and events are highlighting the need to evaluate the safety of such products. The present work interrelated the lifecycle of a cosmetic product with the safety trials and tests applicable to some cycle phases. From this information, a survey was made of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) and test facilities recognized by the General Coordination for Accreditation (CGCRE) which are competent respectively to carry out safety trials and tests of cosmetics. Twenty five competent laboratories were identified to carry out chemical and/or biological trials of cosmetics, according to the legislation ABNT ISO IEC 17025:2005, and 10 test facilities recognized by the Compliance Monitoring Program that can carry out tests of the development of a product for register purposes, aiming at human health and safety. It is interesting to notice that Brazil has accredited laboratories to carry out trials that are critical for the health of the population, such as the levels of heavy metals and the presence of pathogens. On the other hand, CGCRE does not have a program to recognize safety clinical trials. The importance of this kind of study is understood, considering the world history of adverse reactions and the great consumption of cosmetics in the country.
Highlights
The quality control laboratory should carry out all of the necessary trials to confirm that the finished product meets the acceptance criteria
The importance of the evaluation of the safety of a cosmetic product is evident, as well as the added value to the product when trials and tests are carried out by accredited laboratories and test facilities recognized by an accreditation body and the Brazilian authority that monitors
It is interesting to note that Brazil has accredited laboratories to carry out most of the trials of the determination of actives and control ingredients stipulated by ANVISA, including the stability trials
Summary
Brief History of the Use of Cosmetic Products. Since the beginning of civilization, cosmetics have been included in daily body care, by the upper class of society, and by the middle and lower classes [1]. There are registries from Ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire that women applied a reddish mineral or plant pigment on their cheeks and lips for embellishment. Thereby, lip cosmetics might have been around for thousands of years [2]. Over 30 centuries, old revealed recipes destined to promote skin care and improve its complexion. These recipes announced the appearance of modern cosmetology
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