Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Principle<br>5 Diluents and culture media<br>6 Apparatus and glassware<br>7 Strains of microorganisms<br>8 Handling of cosmetic products and laboratory samples<br>9 Procedure<br>10 Expression of the results (detection of Staphylococcus<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;aureus)<br>11 Neutralization of the antimicrobial properties of the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;product<br>12 Test report<br>Annex A (informative) - Other media<br>Annex B (informative) - Neutralizers of antimicrobial activity<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of preservatives and rinsing liquids<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Provides general guidelines for the detection and identification of the specified micro-organism Staphylococcus aureus in cosmetic products.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
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ISBN
Committee	CW/217
Supersedes	BS ISO 22718 : 2006