EN ISO 21150:2015

Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)

ISO 21150:2015 gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of the specified microorganism Escherichia coli in cosmetic products. Microorganisms considered as specified in this International Standard might differ from country to country according to national practices or regulations.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate microbiological risk analysis, so as to determine the types of cosmetic products to which this International Standard is applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological (see ISO 29621) risk include those with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.
The method described in this International Standard is based on the detection of Escherichia coli in a non-selective liquid medium (enrichment broth), followed by isolation on a selective agar medium. Other methods may be appropriate, depending on the level of detection required.
NOTE          For the detection of Escherichia coli, subcultures can be performed on non-selective culture media followed by suitable identification steps (e.g. using identification kits).
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method might not be suited to some products in every detail (e.g. certain water-immiscible products). Other International Standards (ISO 18415) may be appropriate. Other methods (e.g. automated) can be substituted for the test presented here provided that their equivalence has been demonstrated or the method has been otherwise shown to be suitable.

Kosmetische Mittel - Mikrobiologie - Nachweis von Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)

Diese Internationale Norm gibt allgemeine Anleitungen für den Nachweis und die Identifizierung des festgelegten Mikroorganismus Escherichia coli in kosmetischen Mitteln. Die in dieser Internationalen Norm festgelegten Mikroorganismen können in Übereinstimmung mit nationalen Praktiken oder Regelungen von Land zu Land unterschiedlich sein.
Um die Qualität des Produkts und die Sicherheit für Verbraucher sicherzustellen, ist es ratsam, eine geeignete mikrobiologische Risikoanalyse zur Bestimmung der Arten von kosmetischen Mitteln durchzuführen, für die diese Internationale Norm anwendbar ist. Produkte, die ein geringes mikrobiologisches Risiko (siehe ISO 29621) darstellen, umfassen jene mit geringer Wasseraktivität, alkoholisch wässrige Produkte, Produkte mit extremen pH Werten usw.
Das in dieser Internationalen Norm beschriebene Verfahren basiert auf dem Nachweis von Escherichia coli in einem nicht selektiven Flüssigmedium (Anreicherungsbouillon), gefolgt von einer Isolation auf einem selektiven Agarmedium. In Abhängigkeit von der erforderlichen Nachweisgrenze können andere Verfahren angemessen sein.
ANMERKUNG   Für den Nachweis von Escherichia coli kann eine Subkultivierung auf nicht selektiven Nährmedien erfolgen, gefolgt von geeigneten Schritten zur Identifizierung (z. B. unter Anwendung von Identifizierungskits).
Wegen der großen Vielfalt an kosmetischen Mitteln innerhalb dieses Anwendungsbereichs, ist dieses Verfahren möglicherweise für einige Produkte nicht in allen Einzelheiten geeignet (z. B. bestimmte mit Wasser nicht mischbare Produkte). Andere Internationale Normen (ISO 18415) können geeignet sein. Ersatzweise können für die hier aufgeführten Untersuchungen andere Verfahren (z. B. automatisierte) zur Anwendung kommen, voraus¬gesetzt, dass deren Gleichwertigkeit nach¬gewiesen oder sich das Verfahren anderweitig als geeignet erwiesen hat.

Cosmétiques - Microbiologie - Détection d'Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)

ISO 21150:2015 donne des lignes directrices générales pour la détection et l'identification du microorganisme spécifié Escherichia coli dans les produits cosmétiques. Les microorganismes considérés comme spécifiés dans la présente Norme internationale peuvent différer d'un pays à l'autre suivant les pratiques ou les réglementations nationales.
Pour garantir la qualité du produit et la sécurité des consommateurs, il est conseillé d'effectuer une analyse appropriée du risque microbiologique afin de déterminer les types de produits cosmétiques qui relèvent de la présente Norme internationale. Les produits considérés comme présentant un faible risque microbiologique (voir ISO 29621) comprennent ceux ayant une faible activité de l'eau, les produits hydroalcooliques, ceux ayant des valeurs de pH extrêmes, etc.
La méthode décrite dans la présente Norme internationale est basée sur la détection d'Escherichia coli dans un milieu liquide non sélectif (bouillon d'enrichissement), suivie d'un isolement sur un milieu gélosé sélectif. D'autres méthodes peuvent être appropriées en fonction du niveau de détection exigé.
NOTE          Pour la détection d'Escherichia coli, il est possible de réaliser des subcultures sur des milieux de culture non sélectifs, puis de procéder aux étapes appropriées d'identification (par exemple en utilisant des kits d'identification).
En raison de la grande variété de produits cosmétiques relevant de ce domaine d'application, il se peut que cette méthode ne soit pas adaptée en tous points à certains produits (par exemple aux produits non miscibles à l'eau). D'autres Normes internationales (ISO 18415) peuvent être appropriées. Il est possible de remplacer l'essai présenté ici par d'autres méthodes (par exemple des méthodes automatisées) sous réserve que leur équivalence ait été démontrée ou que la méthode ait été par ailleurs indiquée comme adéquate.

Kozmetika - Mikrobiologija - Ugotavljanje prisotnosti bakterije Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)

Ta mednarodni standard podaja splošne smernice za ugotavljanje prisotnosti in prepoznavanje
mikroorganizma Escherichia coli v kozmetičnih izdelkih. Mikroorganizmi, ki so upoštevani, kot so določeni v tem mednarodnem standardu, se lahko v različnih državah zaradi državnih praks ali predpisov razlikujejo. Za namen zagotovitve kakovosti in varnosti izdelkov za stranke je priporočljivo izvesti ustrezno mikrobiološko analizo tveganja, s katero se določijo vrste kozmetičnih izdelkov,
za katere se uporablja ta mednarodni standard. Izdelki, za katere se meni, da predstavljajo nizko mikrobiološko (glejte ISO 29621) tveganje, vključujejo tiste z nizko aktivnostjo vode, hidro-alkoholne izdelke, skrajne vrednosti pH itd. Metoda, opisana v tem mednarodnem standardu, temelji na ugotavljanju prisotnosti Escherichia coli v neselektivnem tekočem gojišču (obogatitven bujon), ki mu sledi izolacija na selektivnem agarskem gojišču. Ustrezne so lahko tudi druge metode, odvisno od zahtevane ravni ugotavljanja prisotnosti. OPOMBA: Za namen ugotavljanja prisotnosti mikroorganizma Escherichia coli je mogoče precepljene kulture vzgojiti v neselektivnem gojišču kultur, čemur sledijo ustrezni koraki prepoznavanja (npr. uporaba kompletov za prepoznavanje).
Zaradi velike raznolikosti kozmetičnih izdelkov na tem področju uporabe ta metoda morda ni primerna za nekatere izdelke (npr. tiste, ki se ne mešajo z vodo). Uporabljajo se lahko drugi mednarodni standardi (ISO 18415). Druge metode (npr. avtomatske) je mogoče zamenjati za tukaj predstavljene preskuse, če je bila dokazana njihova enakovrednost ali je bila metoda drugače dokazana za primerno.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Mar-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2016
• ICS: 07.100.40 - Cosmetics microbiology
• ICS: 07.100.99 - Other standards related to microbiology
• ICS: 71.100.70 - Cosmetics. Toiletries
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 392 - Cosmetics
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 392 - Cosmetics
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 16-Dec-2015
• Completion Date: 16-Dec-2015
• Mandate: M/426 - Standardisation mandate assigned to CEN concerning the microbiological analysis of cosmetic products
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 21150:2016 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 21150:2009 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2006)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2015
• Amended By: EN ISO 21150:2015/A1:2022 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Escherichia coli - Amendment 1 (ISO 21150:2015/Amd 1:2022)
• Effective Date: 22-Sep-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 21150:2016
01-marec-2016
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN ISO 21150:2009
Kozmetika - Mikrobiologija - Ugotavljanje prisotnosti bakterije Escherichia coli
(ISO 21150:2015)
Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)

Kosmetische Mittel - Mikrobiologie - Nachweis von Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)

Cosmétiques - Microbiologie - Détection d'Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21150:2015
ICS:
07.100.40 Kozmetika - mikrobiologija Cosmetics microbiology
SIST EN ISO 21150:2016 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2015
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 07.100.99; 71.100.70 Supersedes EN ISO 21150:2009
English Version
Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Escherichia coli
(ISO 21150:2015)

Cosmétiques - Microbiologie - Détection d'Escherichia Kosmetische Mittel - Mikrobiologie - Nachweis von

coli (ISO 21150:2015) Escherichia coli (ISO 21150:2015)
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European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

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European foreword

This document (EN ISO 21150:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 217

"Cosmetics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 392 “Cosmetics” the secretariat of

which is held by AFNOR.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an

identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be

withdrawn at the latest by June 2016.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of

patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent

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This document supersedes EN ISO 21150:2009.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the

European Free Trade Association.

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the

following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,

Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,

Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice

The text of ISO 21150:2015 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21150:2015 without any modification.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21150
Second edition
2015-12-01
Cosmetics — Microbiology —
Detection of Escherichia coli
Cosmétiques — Microbiologie — Détection d’Escherichia coli
Reference number
ISO 21150:2015(E)
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Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

5 Diluents and culture media ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

5.2 Diluent for the bacterial suspension (tryptone sodium chloride solution) ....................................... 3

5.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.2.2 Composition ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.2.3 Preparation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.3 Culture media ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.3.2 Agar medium for the suitability test (see Clause 11) [soybean-casein

digest agar medium (SCDA) or tryptic soy agar (TSA)] ................................................................. 3

5.3.3 Enrichment broth ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

5.3.4 Selective agar medium for isolation of Escherichia coli ............................................................... 4

5.3.5 Selective agar medium for confirmation of Escherichia coli .................................................... 5

6 Apparatus and glassware ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6

7 Strains of microorganisms ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

8 Handling of cosmetic products and laboratory samples ............................................................................................ 6

9 Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

9.1 General recommendation .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

9.2 Preparation of the initial suspension in the enrichment broth .................................................................... 6

9.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

9.2.2 Water-miscible products........................................................................................................................................... 7

9.2.3 Water-immiscible products .................................................................................................................................... 7

9.2.4 Filterable products ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

9.3 Incubation of the inoculated enrichment broth ......................................................................................................... 7

9.4 Detection and identification of Escherichia coli ....................................................................................................... 7

9.4.1 Isolation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

9.4.2 Identification of Escherichia coli ...................................................................................................................... 7

10 Expression of the results (detection of Escherichia coli) ............................................................................................ 8

11 Neutralization of the antimicrobial properties of the product ............................................................................ 8

11.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

11.2 Preparation of inoculum ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

11.3 Suitability of the detection method ....................................................................................................................................... 8

11.3.1 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

11.3.2 Interpretation of suitability test results ...................................................................................................... 9

12 Test report ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Annex A (informative) Other enrichment broths .................................................................................................................................10

Annex B (informative) Neutralizers of antimicrobial activity of preservatives and

rinsing liquids ......................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 217, Cosmetics.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 21150:2006), which has been

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Introduction

Microbiological examinations of cosmetic products are carried out according to an appropriate

microbiological risk analysis in order to ensure their quality and safety for consumers.

Microbiological risk analysis depends on several parameters such as the following:

— potential alteration of cosmetic products;
— pathogenicity of microorganisms;

— site of application of the cosmetic product (hair, skin, eyes, mucous membranes);

— type of users (adults, children under 3 years).

For cosmetics and other topical products, the detection of skin pathogens such as Staphylococcus

aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans may be relevant because they can cause skin

or eye infections. The detection of other kinds of microorganism might be of interest since these

microorganisms (including indicators of faecal contamination e.g. Escherichia coli) suggest hygienic

failure during the manufacturing process.
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Cosmetics — Microbiology — Detection of Escherichia coli
1 Scope

This International Standard gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of the specified

microorganism Escherichia coli in cosmetic products. Microorganisms considered as specified in this

International Standard might differ from country to country according to national practices or regulations.

In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate

microbiological risk analysis, so as to determine the types of cosmetic products to which this

International Standard is applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological (see

ISO 29621) risk include those with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.

The method described in this International Standard is based on the detection of Escherichia coli in

a non-selective liquid medium (enrichment broth), followed by isolation on a selective agar medium.

Other methods may be appropriate, depending on the level of detection required.

NOTE For the detection of Escherichia coli, subcultures can be performed on non-selective culture media

followed by suitable identification steps (e.g. using identification kits).

Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method might not

be suited to some products in every detail (e.g. certain water-immiscible products). Other International

Standards (ISO 18415) may be appropriate. Other methods (e.g. automated) can be substituted for the

test presented here provided that their equivalence has been demonstrated or the method has been

otherwise shown to be suitable.
2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are

indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated

references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 21148:2005, Cosmetics — Microbiology — General instructions for microbiological examination

EN 12353, Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics — Preservation of test organisms used for the

determination of bactericidal (including Legionella), mycobactericidal, sporicidal, fungicidal and virucidal

(including bacteriophages) activity
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
product
portion of an identified cosmetic product received in the laboratory for testing
3.2
sample

portion of the product (at least 1 g or 1 ml) that is used in the test to prepare the initial suspension

3.3
initial suspension

suspension (or solution) of the sample in a defined volume of an appropriate enrichment broth

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3.4
sample dilution
dilution of the initial suspension
3.5
specified microorganism

aerobic mesophilic bacterium or yeast that is undesirable in a cosmetic product and is recognized as a

skin pathogen species that may be harmful for human health or as an indication of hygienic failure in

the manufacturing process
3.6
Escherichia coli
gram-negative rod, motile, smooth colonies

Note 1 to entry: The main characteristics for identification are catalase positive, oxidase negative, fermentation

of lactose, production of indole, growth on selective medium containing bile salts with characteristic colonies.

Note 2 to entry: Escherichia coli can be isolated from the moist environmental sources (air, water, soil) and is a

faecal contamination indicator.
3.7
enrichment broth

non-selective liquid medium containing suitable neutralizers and/or dispersing agents and

demonstrated to be suitable for the product under test
4 Principle

The first step of the procedure is to perform an enrichment by using a non-selective broth medium to

increase the number of microorganisms without the risk of inhibition by the selective ingredients that

are present in selective/differential growth media.

The second step of the test (isolation) of the test is performed on a selective medium followed by

identification tests.

The possible inhibition of microbial growth by the sample shall be neutralized to allow the detection

[1]

of viable microorganisms. In all cases and whatever the methodology, the neutralization of the

antimicrobial properties of the product shall be checked and demonstrated (see Clause 11).

5 Diluents and culture media
5.1 General

General instructions are given in ISO 21148. When water is mentioned in this International Standard,

use distilled water or purified water as specified in ISO 21148.

The enrichment broth is used to disperse the sample and to increase the initial microbial population. It

may contain neutralizers if the specimen to be tested has antimicrobial properties. The efficacy of the

neutralization shall be demonstrated (see Clause 11). Information relative to suitable neutralizers is

given in Annex B.

The enrichment broth (5.3.3.1) or any of the ones listed in Annex A is suitable for checking the presence

of Escherichia coli in accordance with this International Standard provided that they have been

demonstrated to be suitable in accordance with Clause 11.

Other diluents and culture media may be used if it has been demonstrated that they are suitable for use.

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5.2 Diluent for the bacterial suspension (tryptone sodium chloride solution)
5.2.1 General

The diluent is used for the preparation of bacterial suspension used for the suitability test procedure

(see Clause 11).
5.2.2 Composition
— Tryptone, pancreatic digest of casein 1,0 g
— Sodium chloride 8,5 g
— Water 1 000 ml
5.2.3 Preparation

Dissolve the components in water by mixing while heating. Dispense into suitable containers. Sterilize

in the autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min.

After sterilization and cooling down, the pH shall be equivalent to 7,0 ± 0,2 when measured at room

temperature.
5.3 Culture media
5.3.1 General

Culture media may be prepared using the descriptions provided below or from dehydrated culture

media, according to the instructions from the manufacturer. The instructions provided by the supplier

of the media should be followed.

NOTE Ready-to-use media can be used when their composition and/or growth yields are comparable to

those of the formulae given herein.

5.3.2 Agar medium for the suitability test (see Clause 11) [soybean-casein digest agar medium

(SCDA) or tryptic soy agar (TSA)]
5.3.2.1 Composition
— pancreatic digest of casein 15,0 g
— papaic digest of soybean meal 5,0 g
— sodium chloride 5,0 g
— agar 15,0 g
— water 1 000 ml
5.3.2.2 Preparation

Dissolve the components or the dehydrated complete medium in the water by mixing while heating.

Dispense the medium into suitable containers. Sterilize in the autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min.

After sterilization and cooling down, the pH shall be equivalent to 7,3 ± 0,2 when measured at room

temperature.
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5.3.3 Enrichment broth
5.3.3.1 Eugon LT 100 broth
5.3.3.1.1 General

This medium contains ingredients which neutralize inhibitory substances present in the sample:

lecithin and polysorbate 80 and dispersing agent: octoxynol 9.
5.3.3.1.2 Composition
— pancreatic digest of casein 15,0 g
— papaic digest of soybean meal 5,0 g
— L-cystine 0,7 g
— sodium chloride 4,0 g
— sodium sulfite 0,2 g
— glucose 5,5 g
— egg lecithin 1,0 g
— polysorbate 80 5,0 g
— octoxynol 9 1,0 g
— water 1 000 ml
5.3.3.1.3 Preparation

Dissolve the components, polysorbate 80, octoxynol 9 and egg lecithin, successively into boiling water

until their complete dissolution. Dissolve the other components by mixing while heating.

Dispense the medium into suitable containers. Sterilize in the autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min. After

sterilization and cooling down, the pH shall be equivalent to 7,0 ± 0,2 when measured at room temperature.

5.3.3.2 Other enrichment broths
Other enrichment broths may be used as appropriate (see Annex A).
5.3.4 Selective agar medium for isolation of Escherichia coli
5.3.4.1 MacConkey agar medium
5.3.4.1.1 Composition
— pancreatic digest of gelatin 17,0 g
— pancreatic digest of casein 1,5 g
— peptic digest of animal tissue 1,5 g
— lactose 10,0 g
— bile salts mixture 1,5 g
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— sodium chloride 5,0 g
— agar 13,5 g
— neutral red 30,0 mg
— crystal violet 1,0 mg
— water 1 000 ml
5.3.4.1.2 Preparation

Dissolve all solid components in the water and boil for 1 min to effect solution.

Dispense in suitable containers and sterilize at 121 °C for 15 min.

The pH, after sterilization and cooling down, shall be equivalent to 7,1 ± 0,2 when measured at

room temperature.
5.3.5 Selective agar medium for confirmation of Escherichia coli
5.3.5.1 Levine eosin-methylene blue agar medium
5.3.5.1.1 Composition
— pancreatic digest of gelatin 10,0 g
— potassium hydrogen phosphate (K HPO ) 2,0 g
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— agar 15,0 g
— lactose 10,0 g
— eosin Y 400 mg
— methylene blue 65 mg
— water 1 000 ml
5.3.5.1.2 Preparation

Dissolve the pancreatic digest of gelatin, the potassium hydrogen phosphate, and the agar in the water,

with warming, and allow to cool. Just prior to use, liquefy the gelled agar solution, add the remaining

ingredients, as solutions in the following amounts, and mix; for each 100 ml of the liquefied agar solution

— 5 ml of 20 % lactose solution,
— 2 ml of 2 % eosin Y solution, and
— 2 ml of 0,033 % methylene blue solution.
The finished medium may not be clear.
Dispense in suitable containers and sterilize at 121 °C for 15 min.

The pH, after sterilization and cooling down, shall be equivalent to 7,1 ± 0,2 when measured at

room temperature.
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SIST EN ISO 21150:2016
ISO 21150:2015(E)
6 Apparatus and glassware
Use the laboratory equipment, apparatus and glassware described in ISO 21148.
7 Strains of microorganisms

For the verification of the test conditions suitability, the following representative strain is used:

1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 [equivalent strain: CIP 53.126 or NCIMB 8545 or NBRC 3972 or KCTC

2571 or other equivalent national collection strain].

The culture should be reconstituted according to the procedures provided by the supplier of the

reference strain.
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The strain can be kept in the laboratory according to EN 12353.
8 Handling of cosmetic products and laboratory samples
If necessary, store products to be tested at room temperature.

Do not incubate, refrigerate or freeze products and samples before or after analysis.

Sampling of cosmetic products to be analysed should be carried out as described in ISO 21148. Analyse

samples as described in ISO 21148 and according to the procedure in Clause 9.
9 Procedure
9.1 General recommendation

Use sterile material, equipment and aseptic techniques to prepare the sample, initial suspension and

dilutions. In the case of the preparation of the initial suspension in an appropriate solubilizing agent, the

time which elapses between the end of preparation and the moment the inoculum comes into contact

with the enrichment broth shall not exceed 45 min, unless specifically mentioned in the established

protocols or documents.
9.2 Preparation of the initial suspension in the enrichment broth
9.2.1 General

The enrichment is prepared from a sample (3.2) of at least 1 g or 1 ml of the well-mixed product under

test, which is dispersed in at least 9 ml of enrichment broth.
Note S, the exact weight or volume of the sample.

The method shall be checked to ensure that the composition (neutralizer eventually added) and the

volume of the broth perform satisfactorily (see 11.3).

NOTE In some cases, and when possible, filtration of the cosmetic product through a membrane that is

afterwards immersed in the enrichment broth, facilitates the neutralization of the antimicrobial properties of

the product (see 11.3.)
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