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 detected quantity, identification should always be carried out. Only in this way can a risk assessment be conducted based on the number of microorganisms combined with the type of germ (risk group, hazard potential). This allows the question of the product's marketability to be answered.

Additionally, within the framework of a microbiological risk management system, one obtains information about possible sources of entry with the aim of avoiding similar contaminations in the future.