COSMETICS – Microbiology

Cosmetica - Microbiologia
 
  • Determination of the stability of the preservative system to accurately determine the “PAO” (Post-Opening Period)
  • MIC TEST (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration)
  • Determination of “Water Activity”/”Free Water” (WR)
  • Test for the evaluation of sanitizing efficacy in vitro and in vivo (UNI EN-ISO Method)
Our microbiology laboratories offer a wide range of tests and trials according to ISO, European Pharmacopoeia, and FDA methods.
 
  • Careful assessment of the microbiological quality and stability of production batches, raw materials, and process water.

Through routine analysis conducted according to accredited and internationally recognized methods (UNI-EN ISO, FDA, EP) for the count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (UNI EN ISO 21149), molds, and yeasts (UNI EN ISO 16212) within cosmetic formulations

  • Search for the main pathogenic microorganisms
    • Staphylococcus Aureus (UNI EN ISO 22718)
    • Escherichia coli (UNI EN ISO 21150)
    • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (UNI EN ISO 22717)
    • Candida Albicans (UNI EN ISO 18416:2016/ ec1:2017)
  • Real-time PCR biochemical and molecular typing of contaminating microorganisms
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  • Challenge test secondo differenti protocolli e metodi:

Microbiology laboratories also offer assistance in the area of preservative system selection and tuning by challenge tests conducted through a variety of protocols such as:

    1. UNI EN ISO 11930:2012 method
    2. CTFA (U.S.) Cosmetic, Toiletry and
    3. Fragrance Association
    4. CTPA (U.K.) Toiletry and Perfumery Association
    5. CCTFA Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and
    6. Fragrance Association
    7. ASTM( U.S.A.) American Society for Texting and Materials
    8. Customized methods with Wild Type strains (spp. indigenous microorganisms)

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