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12.07.2021 - Cosmetics
New publication by DGK on the topic of preservation challenge test with cosmetic W/O formulations
On the website of the German Society for Scientific and Applied Cosmetics (DGK), the new publication titled "Preservative Stress Test with Cosmetic W/O Formulations – Test Execution and Limitations of Test Statement" is now available.
This comprehensive document by the Microbiology and Operational Hygiene Specialist Group (led by Ms. Joelle Nussbaum from BAV Institute) provides a well-founded overview of the microbiological stability, the execution of investigations into microbiological purity, and preservative stress tests in W/O products.
The following points are covered:
- W/O emulsions and microbial contaminants
- Microbiological investigations of W/O emulsions
- Preservative stress test
- Holistic assessment of microbiological product safety
- Experiences regarding the microbiological stability of W/O emulsions
The DGK document can be accessed for free at web.dgk-ev.de.
The BAV Institute advises and supports you on all questions regarding the topic of preservative stress tests.
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