NIFDC Releases Draft Guidelines for 6 Microbiological Testing Methods for Cosmetics for Public Comment

To further improve cosmetic technical standards, NIFDC has organized the development and revision of six cosmetic standards (Annex 1-6), including the "General Rules for Microbiological Testing Methods in Cosmetics," and is now soliciting public comments. Feedback can be submitted through the "Cosmetic Standards Formulation and Revision Management System" (https://www.nifdc.org.cn/nifdc/bshff/hzhpbzh/hzhpbzhxt/index.html) as required, with a deadline of March 22, 2026.

Annex: 1. "General Rules for Microbiological Testing Methods in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)" and Drafting Instructions

2. "Test Method for Total Colony Count in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)" and Drafting Instructions

3. "Test Method for Thermostable Coliforms in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)" and Drafting Instructions

4. "Test Method for Staphylococcus aureus in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)" and Drafting Instructions

5. "Test Method for Molds and Yeasts in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)" and Drafting Instructions

6. "Test Method for Burkholderia cepacia in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)" and Drafting Instructions

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