Microbiology Control for Cosmetics and Regulated Products
SHAPYPRO coordinates microbiology control services aimed at assessing the quality, safety and stability of cosmetics, biocides, disinfectants and other regulated products.
The analyses help detect and control microorganisms that could affect the product, its shelf life, suitability for use or compliance with applicable microbiological criteria.
- Microbial counts
- Specified microorganisms
- Product quality
- Traceability
What Microbiology Control Is
Microbiology control comprises the analyses and procedures used to determine the presence, absence or quantity of microorganisms in a sample, raw material, finished product, water or related process.
Its purpose is to verify that the product meets the applicable microbiological criteria and does not contain contamination that could compromise its quality, safety, stability or intended use.
In cosmetics and other regulated sectors, these controls provide objective evidence of the microbiological status of the product and help prevent incidents during development, manufacturing, release or subsequent monitoring.
Microbiology Control Services
The services are selected according to the product type, matrix, project stage, relevant microorganisms and applicable technical or regulatory criteria.
SHAPYPRO coordinates the analytical approach and required documentation to obtain useful results for quality control, safety assessment, incident investigation or conformity verification.
Aerobic Microbial Count
Evaluation of the microbial load present in products, raw materials or related samples to verify compliance with established limits or specifications.
Yeast and Mould Count
Determination of the fungal load to assess the microbiological quality of the product and detect deviations that could affect preservation or stability.
Detection of Specified Microorganisms
Analyses aimed at verifying the absence of relevant microorganisms according to the product, sector, area of application or applicable requirement.
Water and Raw Material Control
Microbiological assessment of water, ingredients and other components used in manufacturing, formulation or product development processes.
Finished Product Control
Verification of the microbiological quality of the finished product before release, placing on the market or use.
Contamination Investigation
Technical support for studying microbiological deviations, identifying possible contamination sources and defining subsequent controls or actions.
Products and Sectors of Application
Microbiology control is adapted to products and matrices in which the presence of microorganisms may directly affect safety, quality, stability or technical compliance.
Cosmetics
Microbiology control of raw materials, bulk products and finished products to verify microbial limits, quality and safety of use.
Biocides and Disinfectants
Microbiological assessment of products, samples or materials related to the development, control and documentation of biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants.
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries
Support for samples, materials or products used in environments with demanding quality, control and traceability requirements.
Water, Raw Materials and Processes
Controls applied to water, ingredients and process points that may influence the microbiological quality of the finished product.
Testing Laboratories
Analytical and documentary support for laboratories that need to complement capabilities, compare results or strengthen their control procedures.
Standards, Methods and Microbiological Criteria
The analytical plan should consider the product type, user population, application area, matrix and applicable microbiological limits.
For cosmetic products, the approach may refer to ISO 17516 for microbiological limits and to the standardised methods applicable to microbial enumeration and the detection of specified microorganisms.
When the objective is to assess the efficacy of the preservative system against controlled contamination, a Challenge Test should be planned as a separate study complementary to routine microbiology control.
Process, Results and Documentation
Each project is defined according to the product, the purpose of the analysis and the available documentation. The process should maintain traceability of the sample, the selected method and the results obtained.
Product or Sample Review
Definition of the Analytical Plan
Analysis Coordination
Evaluation of Results
Report Delivery
Benefits of Microbiology Control and Compliance
An appropriate microbiology control programme helps prevent risks, verify product quality and support technical decisions through documented results.
Quality Control
Verifies that raw materials, bulk products and finished products meet the defined microbiological criteria.
Product Safety
Helps detect contamination that could affect product integrity or present a risk to the user.
Incident Prevention
Early identification of deviations facilitates root cause investigation and action before placing the product on the market.
Support for Audits and Dossiers
Generates evidence useful for internal controls, audits, technical dossiers and regulatory processes.
Monitoring throughout the Product Life Cycle
May be applied during development, manufacturing, stability monitoring, product release or incident investigation.
Microbiology Control Adapted to Each Product
Each product and matrix has different microbiological risks and needs. SHAPYPRO therefore adapts the analytical approach to the project objective, the application sector and the technical criteria required.
The objective is to provide reliable results, clear documentation and technical support for quality control, safety assessment and compliance with applicable requirements.
