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13.07.2023 - Cosmetics
Bacillus subtilis as an active ingredient in the pharmaceutical and dietary supplements industry
The bacterium Bacillus subtilis is generally considered less relevant in the microbiological examination of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It is a ubiquitous, non-pathogenic microorganism that is repeatedly detected as a contaminant in products, usually in small amounts. This is especially true in products with higher proportions of plant-based or natural raw materials.
However, Bacillus subtilis has been used in the pharmaceutical industry for some time. The bacterium is mainly used as an additive in probiotic medicines and dietary supplements. From the
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Note: The new valid taxonomic name from January 2024 onward is: Bacillus spizizenii (ATCC strain number 6633)
References:
- https://www.pharmazeutische-zeitung.de/die-mikrobe-des-jahres-ist-bacillus-subtilis-137762/
- Quality control of dietary supplements (NEM) Part 4
- Microorganisms in cosmetics and cosmetic raw materials. An evaluation by the BAV Institute from 2019 and 2020 – Part 3