Microbiology and Conservation of Cosmetics (MCC) 15th Edition (4.7/5)
The course is aimed at all those professionals interested in microbiology and cosmetic conservation, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in science (Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, among others), and VET technicians in clinical and biomedical laboratories. Provides comprehensive training to ensure microbiological safety in cosmetics production.
goals
- Identify the types of cosmetics and the microorganisms that can contaminate them.
- Know the microbial analyzes that are carried out according to the reference regulations.
- Know how to apply good manufacturing practices to guarantee safety.
- Master the conservation strategies and the most common preservatives.
Agenda
- Introduction to Cosmetics and types of cosmetics
- Ingredients of cosmetic products
- Reference regulations
- Microbiological control of the finished and semi-finished product
- Microbiological control of raw materials (except water)
- Microbiological control of water
- Environmental microbiological control and conditioning material
- Rapid contamination detection methods
- Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practices
- Preservatives: legislation, families, alternative preservatives, toxicology and microbial tolerance
- Conservation strategies. Conservation trends
- Preservative efficacy tests
The course is designed to be enjoyable and accessible to all levels of training. The teachers are doctors in Pharmacy and Biology and have extensive teaching, research and professional experience in cosmetics conservation.
If you want to know more details about the course you can send an email to Ana M. García (ana.garcia.ruiz@upm.es).

Microbiology and Conservation of Cosmetics (MCC) 15th Edition (4.7/5)
SEM Members Price: | 150€ |
Thor partners, seqc, stanpa, Cobcm, Sebiot, Seimc, Aebios, Asebio: | 200€ |
General public price: | 250€ |
Start date: | 01/03/2025 |
End date: | 30/05/2025 |
Online course: | Go to Virtual Classroom |
Deadline for registration: | 28/02/2025 |
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