Frequently asked questions about Cosmetics
Is identification always necessary if microorganisms grow in a cosmetic product?
The detection of germs in a cosmetic product always requires special attention. Contaminated raw materials, deficiencies in manufacturing, or even contamination of packaging materials can be causes. Regardless of the…
Is the GMP standard ISO 22716 mandatory for cosmetic companies?
Art.8 of the EU Cosmetics Regulation stipulates that the manufacturing of cosmetic products must comply with GMP. Furthermore, the standard has quasi-legal status as it was published in the Official Journal of the EU…
Mustasafetyassessmentbeavailableforeachcosmeticproduct?
According to Article 10 of the EU Cosmetics Regulation, a safety assessment is required for cosmetic products. This must be carried out by a suitably qualified person before the product is placed on the market. As part…
Are preservation stress tests required for cosmetics?
The purpose of the preservation challenge test is to confirm that the cosmetic product, when used as intended, prevents microbial growth and is thus microbiologically stable. However, it should be noted that…
What is Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009?
The Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is the overarching EU cosmetics regulation. It contains rules that every cosmetic product must meet in order to be placed on the market in the EU. The aim of the regulation is to achieve…
What is hygiene training according to DIN EN ISO 22716 (Cosmetics GMP)?
Hygiene training in accordance with DIN EN ISO 22716 (Cosmetics GMP) (Good Manufacturing Practice) provides cosmetics companies with the necessary knowledge about good manufacturing practices to ensure the safety,…
What are microbiologically low-risk products in cosmetics?
The requirements for microbially low-risk products are described in the standard ISO 29621 "Guidelines for the risk assessment and identification of microbiologically low-risk products". These are products that, due to…
What are the main differences between the preservative efficacy tests according to Ph.Eur. Chapter 5.1.3 and ISO 11930
The two variants of the preservative efficacy test differ in some aspects of the methods and assessment criteria. For implementation according to ISO 11930, the following applies: the microbial status of the product…
Which ISO standards exist for the microbiological examination of cosmetic products?
For the microbiological examination of cosmetic products, there are several ISO standards that describe the corresponding methods. ISO 21149 Counting of aerobic mesophilic bacteria ISO 16212 Counting of yeasts and molds…
Which are the specified microorganisms in cosmetic products
The specified microorganisms are described in the ISO 17516 standard. These microorganisms must not be detectable in cosmetic products. They include the three bacteria Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,…