Microbiological analysis
Our capabilities
Guarding your products at every stage
Microbiological quality testing
This assures compliance with international safety regulations; detection of microbial contamination and confirmation of the effectiveness of the preservation system are vital steps.
Total viable count testing
Measures the yeast, mold, and aerobic microbiological load of raw materials and finished products in order to monitor product hygiene and microbiological quality.
Preservative challenge testing
Verifies the sturdiness of the product by studying the possible efficiency of its preservative system in the presence of microbial contamination under ISO 11930 and EP 5.1.3 arrangements.
Sterility testing
Assurance of sterility for cosmetics against microbial contamination based upon methods complying with USP <71>.
Water activity testing
Measurement of aW is secondarily important in predicting the potential for microbial growth and therefore is required in evaluating product safety and stability.
Method validation
Validation will cover the methods for neutralisation, diluents, and growth media for whichever product matrix reliable test results are required for.
Environmental monitoring
Hygiene for manufacturing facilitates the oversight of surface, air, and water into microbiological loads to avoid incidences of cross-contamination.
Microbial identification
A determination of the sources of contamination via precise identification from species level using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and PCR sequencing.
Specified microorganism testing
Protects consumers and satisfies regulatory needs by testing for pathogens such as E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa through validated ISO and pharmacopeia methods.
Customised microbiological testing
Resolving customised protocols and investigative assistance for specific requirements concerning either a product or its production environment.
Your compliance headache, solved with precision
Cosmetic manufacturers face increasing regulatory pressure, especially under EU Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. Microbiological quality must be proven from formulation to finished product — yet many lack the resources to meet complex, evolving standards.
That's where we come in.
The Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care network offers end-to-end microbiological testing services that safeguard product compliance with effective preservation systems and minimal possibility of contamination. Our accredited laboratories specialise in rapid and accurate results that are also trustworthy.
Benefits beyond compliance
More than testing: Eurofins C&PC is delivering confidence and speed
By connecting with Eurofins C&PC, you access more than a testing provider. You gain an ally in regulatory compliance, bringing unparalleled technical skills, regulatory insights, and all private global laboratory infrastructure to your quality control and product development process.
- Accredited laboratories: Per ISO/IEC 17025 to accredited laboratories for cosmetic matrices, all tests undertaken.
- Regulatory compliance assistance: Linking your data to ISO, EP, and USP, as well as EC 1223/2009.
- Customised testing plans: Customised solutions according to product type, method of production, and risk profile.
- Turnaround times reduced: Develop products faster with accelerated testing workflows and rapid reporting.
Your trusted partner for microbiology testing
Eurofins C&PC provides accredited microbiological testing for cosmetic products. We perform tests for microbial contamination, preservative efficacy, and sterility in raw materials, bulk, or finished goods in accordance with ISO, EP, and USP specifications.
Our services include total viable counts, pathogen detection, challenge testing, water activity analysis, and environmental monitoring. Additionally, we support method validation and microbial identification of results using MALDI-TOF and PCR. With decades of industry expertise at Eurofins C&PC, we help in product quality protection and in meeting all worldwide requirements and standards with confidence.
