ISO 17516:2014 is applicable for all cosmetics and assists interested parties in the assessment of the microbiological quality of the products. Microbiological testing does not need to be performed on those products considered to be microbiologically low risk.
PUBLISHED
ISO 17516:2014
PROJECT
ISO/DIS 17516
40.99
Full report circulated: DIS approved for registration as FDIS
Dec 11, 2025
Cosmetics — Microbiology — Microbiological limits
10.99 New project approved