Microbial Control Limits of Cosmetics

Microbial contamination in cosmetics may cause spoilage or chemical changes, hence rendering the products unsafe to the user.

Common test methods include US Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <61>, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Appendix XVIB, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Chapters 2.6.2 and 2.6.3, FDA’s Bacteriological Analytical Manual Chapter 23, CTFA Microbiology Guidelines, and the European Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (Colipa) Guidelines on Microbial Quality Management.

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