An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial Contamination
In recent years, concern about certain personal care products and cosmetics suffering from microbial contamination has increased. In this research, we aimed to determine the types and incidence of the most common microorganisms found in unopened/unused personal care and cosmetic products in the Unit...
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| author | Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari Moyad Shahwan Sa’ed H. Zyoud |
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| description | In recent years, concern about certain personal care products and cosmetics suffering from microbial contamination has increased. In this research, we aimed to determine the types and incidence of the most common microorganisms found in unopened/unused personal care and cosmetic products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. This research involved an analysis of 100 personal care products and cosmetics. For every product, microbial (<i>Candida albicans</i>, <i>Staphylococcus</i><i>aureus</i>, aerobic mesophilic bacteria, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, yeast and mold, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>) contamination was assessed, and levels were compared with the guidelines used in Europe. Of the total samples, 15% (95% CI: 0.79–22.1) were contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria compared to the maximum microbial limit of 1000 CFU/g. In addition, 13% (95% CI: 0.63–19.7) of the samples were contaminated with yeast and mold compared to the maximum microbial limit of 1000 CFU/g. Of all samples, nine (9%) were contaminated with both aerobic mesophilic bacteria and yeast and mold. However, none of the tested samples were contaminated with <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Candida albicans</i>, or <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>. Manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products should be developing and implementing best practices regarding quality control/quality assurance in partnership with government regulators. Additionally, there should be greater control of the quality and safety of this type of product regarding good manufacturing practice (GMP), regulation, research, education, and the reporting of adverse events. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-94ff6a06495b4f5aa7de5336b9430fd32023-11-20T22:05:05ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842020-11-01749210.3390/cosmetics7040092An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial ContaminationAmmar Abdulrahman Jairoun0Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari1Moyad Shahwan2Sa’ed H. Zyoud3Discipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang 11500, MalaysiaDiscipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang 11500, MalaysiaDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman 346, UAEPoison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC), College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus 44839, PalestineIn recent years, concern about certain personal care products and cosmetics suffering from microbial contamination has increased. In this research, we aimed to determine the types and incidence of the most common microorganisms found in unopened/unused personal care and cosmetic products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. This research involved an analysis of 100 personal care products and cosmetics. For every product, microbial (<i>Candida albicans</i>, <i>Staphylococcus</i><i>aureus</i>, aerobic mesophilic bacteria, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, yeast and mold, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>) contamination was assessed, and levels were compared with the guidelines used in Europe. Of the total samples, 15% (95% CI: 0.79–22.1) were contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria compared to the maximum microbial limit of 1000 CFU/g. In addition, 13% (95% CI: 0.63–19.7) of the samples were contaminated with yeast and mold compared to the maximum microbial limit of 1000 CFU/g. Of all samples, nine (9%) were contaminated with both aerobic mesophilic bacteria and yeast and mold. However, none of the tested samples were contaminated with <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Candida albicans</i>, or <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>. Manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products should be developing and implementing best practices regarding quality control/quality assurance in partnership with government regulators. Additionally, there should be greater control of the quality and safety of this type of product regarding good manufacturing practice (GMP), regulation, research, education, and the reporting of adverse events.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/7/4/92microbial contaminationcosmeceuticalscosmetovigilancepersonal carecompliance behaviors |
| spellingShingle | Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari Moyad Shahwan Sa’ed H. Zyoud An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial Contamination Cosmetics microbial contamination cosmeceuticals cosmetovigilance personal care compliance behaviors |
| title | An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial Contamination |
| title_full | An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial Contamination |
| title_fullStr | An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial Contamination |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial Contamination |
| title_short | An Investigation into Incidences of Microbial Contamination in Cosmeceuticals in the UAE: Imbalances between Preservation and Microbial Contamination |
| title_sort | investigation into incidences of microbial contamination in cosmeceuticals in the uae imbalances between preservation and microbial contamination |
| topic | microbial contamination cosmeceuticals cosmetovigilance personal care compliance behaviors |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/7/4/92 |
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