PD CEN TR 15917-2009 PDF

Full title and description

PD CEN/TR 15917:2009 — Textiles: Cosmetotextiles. A CEN Technical Report giving guidance on the definition, general characteristics and recommended properties of cosmetotextiles (textile articles that contain and release cosmetic preparations over time), including recommendations for safety evaluation, claim substantiation, care resistance and labelling.

Abstract

This Technical Report defines the class of products known as cosmetotextiles and recommends how manufacturers and testers should address general aspects, safety assessment, substantiation of claimed cosmetic effects, resistance of the cosmetic treatment to care and laundering, and labelling/marketing information. It explains terminology, references relevant textile and cosmetic normative documents, and gives non‑exhaustive examples of methods for verifying claims.

General information

• Status: Active / Valid (CEN Technical Report).
• Publication date: 2009 (CEN approval 3 August 2009; national adoptions/publish dates reported in autumn–winter 2009 such as 1 October 2009 and 30 November 2009).
• Publisher: European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Secretariat held by BSI for the preparing committee.
• ICS / categories: 61.020 (Clothes); 71.100.70 (Cosmetics. Toiletries); 97.160 (Home textiles. Linen).
• Edition / version: Technical Report, CEN/TR 15917:2009 (first edition, 2009).
• Number of pages: CEN original listed at about 20 pages; national published/adopted copies and distributor files sometimes list 24–32 pages depending on national foreword/annex.

Scope

This Technical Report specifies the general characteristics of cosmetotextiles and describes recommended properties and practices. Clause 4 develops five principal areas: general aspects (definitions and textile quality), safety evaluation (toxicological and exposure considerations), claimed effects (methodology and examples for claim substantiation), care resistance (methods to assess persistence of the cosmetic treatment after washing/care) and labelling/marketing requirements. It is intended as guidance for manufacturers, conformity assessment bodies and testing laboratories.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and terminology for "cosmetotextile" and related concepts (microcapsules, binders, cosmetic claim, care resistance).
• Safety evaluation requirements: toxicological profiles for ingredients, exposure assessment, risk characterization and consideration of binders/microcapsule materials.
• Claim substantiation: recommended methodologies and examples (clinical testing, in‑vitro/extraction analyses, consumer trials) to support effects such as moisturising, slimming, refreshing and regenerating.
• Care resistance testing: procedures for assessing quantity of cosmetic product remaining after laundering and care cycles, and examples of extraction/analytical approaches.
• Labelling and marketing guidance: information required for safe use, presentation of claims and cross‑reference to cosmetic product regulatory requirements.
• Normative and informative references: links to relevant textile and cosmetic standards and guidance such as ISO/EN documents for washing, care labelling and cosmetic GMP.

Typical use and users

Intended users include textile and apparel manufacturers who apply cosmetic preparations to fabrics, cosmetic formulators partnering with textile suppliers, testing and quality laboratories, product development teams, regulatory affairs specialists and market surveillance bodies. The report is used to guide product design, safety assessment, test planning for claim substantiation and labelling/marketing compliance.

Related standards

Key related documents cited in or relevant to the Technical Report include EN/ISO standards for care and testing (for example ISO/EN washing and drying procedures and care labelling), ISO 22716 (cosmetics — Good Manufacturing Practices) and national/EU cosmetic legislation. The TR itself references documents such as prEN ISO 3175‑1, EN ISO 3758, EN ISO 6330 and EN ISO 22716 as relevant normative references. Users should also consider the applicable EU cosmetics framework (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) and subsequent amendments when placing cosmetotextiles on the EU market.

Keywords

cosmetotextiles; cosmetic release; microencapsulation; binder; safety evaluation; claim substantiation; care resistance; labelling; textile testing; ISO 22716; cosmetology.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: CEN/TR 15917:2009 is a CEN Technical Report titled "Textiles — Cosmetotextiles" that provides guidance on characteristics, safety evaluation, claim substantiation, care resistance and labelling for textile products containing cosmetic preparations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, recommended quality control for textile supports, toxicological and exposure considerations for the cosmetic component, methodologies and examples for proving cosmetic claims, procedures for assessing persistence of treatment after care cycles and labelling/marketing guidance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of cosmetotextiles, cosmetic formulators working with textiles, testing laboratories, product developers, regulatory affairs teams and market surveillance/certification bodies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the 2009 CEN Technical Report and is listed as active/valid in national catalogues; it is not recorded as being formally superseded as a TR, but users should check for updated national adoptions or newer guidance and must ensure compliance with current regulatory frameworks (for example EU Regulation 1223/2009 and later amendments) when placing products on the market.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The TR organizes guidance under five main parts (general aspects; safety evaluation; claimed effects; care resistance; labelling) within a single Technical Report rather than across separate numbered parts. National publications (PD/FD/NPR versions) may include national forewords or formatting variations.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cosmetotextiles, cosmetic release, microcapsules, binders, claim substantiation, safety assessment, care resistance, labelling, textile testing.