F&F-0-001-2017/A1 OXIDATION STABILITY OF FACE CREAMS APPLICATION NOTE Oxidation Stability of Face cream Reference: International Standard Procedure AOCS Cd 12c-16 Tested with VELP Scientifica OXITEST Oxidation Stability Reactor (Code F30900248) Introduction The shelf life, or expiration date, of a cosmetic or personal care product is the period during which the manufacturer hasdetermined a product to be best suited for use. In Europe, cosmetic products with a lifespan longer than 30 months must show a "period after opening"(POA) time. That is, the time in months when the product will remain in good conditions after the consumerhas used the product for the first time. A symbol of an open cream jar is usually used instead of words andthe time in months can be inside the symbol or alongside it. Although this symbol is frequently present onsome U.S. cosmetics products, it is not required. In Europe, any cosmetic product that has a lifespan of less than 30 months must show a "Best before the end of">