The Role of Rapid Microbiological Testing in the Cosmetics Industry

Rapid microbiological testing plays an important role in the cosmetics, toiletries, and personal care industries. Microorganisms can cause spoilage or unwanted chemical changes, and can potentially harm consumers using the product. Cosmetics testing assures that cosmetic, personal care, health and beauty products are free of harmful microorganisms and safe for consumer use. These rapid microbiology methods provide a simple and time-saving way to demonstrate product quality that take less time compared to traditional culture-based methods.

Suitability Testing's Role in Modern Rapid Microbiology Testing Systems

Among the most critical aspects of controlling the manufacturing process and providing microbiology quality assurance in the production process is maintaining the proper use and application of key testing procedures that were established during the research and development phase. Conventional methods used to monitor the performance of analytical procedures range from the use of control samples with known values for method validation, to the use of titration blanks, periodic calibration and instrument qualification. In addition, many test procedures can be monitored using system suitability tests.

The Crucial Role of Microbiology Testing in the Expanding Pharmaceutical Industry

Over the years, the U.S. has remained the world’s biggest market for pharmaceutical products and the global leader in biopharmaceutical research. In fact, the massive U.S. pharmaceutical industry accounts for about 80 percent of all research and development in biotechnology in the world. The United States National Institute of Health claims that there are approximately 140,000 clinical trials underway for pharmaceutical products awaiting FDA approval, which the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacture of America (PhRMA) claims to have an annual value of over $67 billion.  

10 Assays for Simplified, Rapid, Automated Microbiology Testing

Through rapid automated microbiology systems, various industries can increase throughput and plant efficiency in the quality assurance of their products, as per the new requirements of the FDA. Each system comprises instruments that can test multiple, individual assay vials; software for the rapid and real-time transfer of results; and disposable vials for use in required microbiological assays. 10 vials are described below: