Microbiological Risks Associated with the Use of Bar Soaps – a New Document from the DGK

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Feb 19, 2020 - Cosmetics

Microbiological Risks Associated with the Use of Bar Soaps – a New Document from the DGK

Time and again, when preparing the safety report for bar soaps, the question arises as to whether a preservation challenge test is necessary according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 or not. What microbial risk are these products generally subject to?

A new position paper by the DGK's Specialist Group 2 on Microbiology & Operational Hygiene provides comprehensive answers. The following points are explained:

• Peculiarities in application
• Microbiological fundamentals
• Survival and persistence of microorganisms on bar soaps
• Medical-hygienic aspects
• Recommended usage instructions

This document is of great importance, especially for safety assessors, but also for analysis laboratories.

You can access the full document at web.dgk-ev.de.