We tests cosmetics and domestic chemistry for the following:

1. microbiological quality of cosmetics and domestic chemistry products carried out on the basis of the Health Ministry Directive from 23.12.2002 (Dz. U.Nr 9 z 2003 r.) or according to a customer's procedure.
2. microbiological cleanliness of packages and cosmetic raw materials.
3. germicidal and fungicidal effectiveness of chemical preparations for disinfection at production plants, households and those used in medicine and in veterinary.

We also conduct tests of microbiological cleanliness of air and surfaces.

Range of tests covering cosmetics and domestic chemistry:

1. General number of mesophilic aerobic bacteria: quantitative method - plate method (deep inoculation)
2. General number of fungi: quantitative method - plate method (deep inoculation) and qualitative method
3. Staphylococcus aureus: quantitative method - plate method (deep inoculation) and qualitative method
4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: quantitative method - plate method (surface inoculation) and qualitative method
5. Candida albicans: plate method (deep inoculation) and qualitative method
6. different microorganisms upon client's request
   
   

Range of tests for disinfectants:
We test disinfectants for:

1. general use,
2. veterinary use,
3. medical use,
4. active substances,

Effectiveness of disinfecting:

1. germicidal,
2. fungicidal
3. sporicidal,
   
   

Tests aim at:

1. analyzing the effectiveness of a new preparation / prototype,
2. production quality control,
3. analysis of effectiveness change during use,
4. verification of a new product introduced at a production plant before its purchase,
5. quality control of routinely used preparations in case of problems with the microbiological cleanliness at a production plant.
   
   

Cosmetics and domestic chemistry products belong to a group of products of common use. They appear as a result of mass production in nearly pharmaceutical conditions according to GMP rules - it mainly regards cleanliness and production carefulness. But a product needs to be controlled on a regular basis to remain safe.
 

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Growth of microorganisms may cause:

1. lower quality of products,
2. infections among users,

Organoleptic changes constitute a visual proof of a product's contamination. The most commonly observed ones are:

1. phase splitting,
2. change in consistence, odour, colour,
3. residues appearing in solutions.
4. In case of mouth washing liquids or lipsticks a change of taste may be detectable.
   

Microbiological contamination should be limited by:

• maintenance of hygiene at a production plant and technological process,
• relevant preservation of a product prevent growth of microorganisms,
• respecting borders of microbiological cleanliness to ensure a product's safety,
• application of relevant raw materials,
• control of the microbiological quality of raw materials and final product,