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08.04.2019 - BAV Institute
Successful cosmetic seminar at the BAV Institute in cooperation with Concept Heidelberg
The seminar on "Microbiological Quality Management for Cosmetics and Non-Sterile Pharmaceuticals" was a great success at the premises of the BAV Institute on April 3rd and 4th. The seminar, with well over 40 participants and speakers, took place in cooperation with the renowned seminar provider Concept Heidelberg.
During both days, the following topics were among those explored and discussed in detail:
- Regulatory requirements and limits
- Conducting suitability tests
- Procedures for positive microbiological findings
- Fluctuations in microbiological results
- Testing of water and raw materials
- Conducting preservation stress tests
- Microbiological environmental monitoring
- Collaboration with external partners and laboratories
Experienced speakers from the BAV Institute (Ms. Joelle Nussbaum, Ms. Nadine Mühle, Ms. Anne Steinberg, and Dr. Bernhard Fellenberg) as well as from the authorities (CVUA Karlsruhe, Ms. Andrea Keck-Wilhelm, and the Government of Upper Franconia, Dr. Franz Schönfeld) and other companies (including Dr. Babor GmbH, Emil Kiessling GmbH) provided interesting insights into various topics of microbiology.
The importance of a holistic MQM system (microbiological quality management) as well as regular monitoring and testing of products were emphasized. The tests for pharmaceuticals are conducted according to the guidelines of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur.), and for cosmetic products, DIN EN ISO 17516 is used as the basis.
The relevant microbiological expertise is essential here.
The BAV Institute and especially the Cosmetics/Pharmaceuticals Customer Advisory Team would like to thank all participants and speakers. We were very pleased with your visit and participation. We look forward to seeing you again at one of our next events at our facility.
Below are some impressions from the event.