Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Diluents and culture media
6 Apparatus and glassware
7 Strains of microorganism
8 Handling of cosmetic products and laboratory samples
9 Procedure
10 Expression of the results
11 Neutralization of the antimicrobial properties of the
   product
12 Test report
Annex A (informative) - General scheme for identification of
        microorganisms
Annex B (informative) - Other media
Annex C (informative) - Neutralizers of antimicrobial
        activity of preservatives and rinsing liquids
Bibliography

Abstract

This document gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of specified microorganisms in cosmetic products as well as for the detection and identification of other kinds of aerobic mesophilic non-specified microorganisms in cosmetic products.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 217
Supersedes	ISO/DIS 18415 : 60.00 (2017)