Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analyzes in cosmetic products are carried out on the basis of the product's usage type, application area and microbiological properties of the product within the scope of "Guidelines on Microbiological Control of Cosmetic Products".
Microorganisms that should not be present in a cosmetic product within the scope of the said regulation:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Candida albicans
- Escherichia coli
Cosmetic products are evaluated in two separate categories.
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Category 1 |
Products for children under 3 years old, products applied to the eye area, products applied to the mucous membranes |
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Category 2 |
Other products |
Analyzes Performed on Cosmetic Products:
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ISO 21149
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Cosmetics - Microbiology - Enumeration and detection of aerobic mesophilic bacteria
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ISO 22718
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Cosmetics-Microbiology-Searching for Staphylococcus aureus
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ISO 21150
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Cosmetics - Microbiology - Searching for Escherichia coli
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ISO 18416
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Cosmetics - Microbiology - Searching for Candida albicans
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ISO 22717
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Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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ISO 16212
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Cosmetics – Microbiology – Counting yeast and mold
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