EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022

Cosmetics - Microbiology - Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product - Amendment 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)

Kosmetische Mittel - Mikrobiologie - Bewertung des antimikrobiellen Schutzes eines kosmetischen Mittels - Änderung 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)

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Cosmétiques - Microbiologie - Évaluation de la protection antimicrobienne d'un produit cosmétique - Amendement 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)

Kozmetika - Mikrobiologija - Vrednotenje protimikrobne zaščite kozmetičnih izdelkov - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Sep-2022
• ICS: 07.100.40 - Cosmetics microbiology
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 392 - Cosmetics
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 392 - Cosmetics
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 28-Sep-2022
• Completion Date: 28-Sep-2022
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2023 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product - Amendment 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)

Relations

• Referred By: EN 71-20:2025 - Safety of toys - Part 20: Microbiological safety of toys containing accessible aqueous media
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022 - Cosmetics — Microbiology — Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product — Amendment 1
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN ISO 11930:2019 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product (ISO 11930:2019)
• Effective Date: 22-Sep-2021

Overview

EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022 is an important amendment to the European standard for cosmetics microbiology, specifically focusing on the “Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product.” Published by CEN and developed in collaboration with ISO, this amendment refines procedures to assess how effectively cosmetic products resist microbial contamination. Ensuring robust antimicrobial protection is essential for safeguarding consumer health and maintaining product quality throughout shelf life and use.

Key Topics

• Antimicrobial Protection of Cosmetics: The amended standard emphasizes improved methodologies to test and evaluate the effectiveness of preservatives and microbiological safety in cosmetic products.
• Alternative Media for Testing: EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022 introduces the use of "Modified Eugon LT broth" as an alternative to the previously required media. This offers laboratories more flexibility in conducting antimicrobial protection assessments.
• Procedural Updates: The amendment details the precise composition and preparation instructions for this new alternative broth, helping ensure that results are reliable and replicable across different testing environments.
• Regulatory Alignment: By harmonizing with both ISO and CEN requirements, the amendment helps manufacturers comply with European regulatory expectations for cosmetic microbiological testing.

Applications

EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022 has broad applications in the cosmetics industry, supporting microbiological safety and quality assurance processes. Key applications include:

• Quality Control in Manufacturing: Cosmetic producers use this standard to validate the effectiveness of preservation systems in creams, lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products.
• Product Development: R&D laboratories refer to EN ISO 11930 and its amendment to design products that meet required safety benchmarks before market launch.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting the requirements in this amendment is essential for products to enter European and international markets, demonstrating compliance with safety and microbiological efficacy standards.
• Third-party Testing: Independent laboratories and quality assurance organizations apply the standard and its amendments to provide accredited microbiological testing services for cosmetic brands.

Related Standards

Understanding EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022 is enhanced by familiarity with these related standards:

• EN ISO 11930:2019: The original standard detailing the main requirements and methods for evaluating antimicrobial protection in cosmetic products.
• ISO 29621: Provides guidelines on microbiological risk assessment for cosmetics considered low-risk.
• ISO 17516: Specifies microbiological limits for cosmetic products, ensuring products meet minimum safety criteria.
• ISO/TR 19838: Offers recommendations for in-use testing of cosmetic products for microbiological protection.

Practical Value

Implementing EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022 is crucial for companies aiming to produce safe, reliable, and market-compliant cosmetics. By following the outlined procedures and adopting the updated media alternatives, manufacturers and laboratories enhance the accuracy and efficiency of antimicrobial protection assessments. This not only supports consumer safety but also minimizes the risk of costly recalls due to microbial contamination.

For cosmetic professionals keen on upholding the highest standards in microbiological safety, staying updated with amendments like EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022 is indispensable.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2023
Kozmetika - Mikrobiologija - Vrednotenje protimikrobne zaščite kozmetičnih
izdelkov - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)
Cosmetics - Microbiology - Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic
product - Amendment 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)
Kosmetische Mittel - Mikrobiologie - Bewertung des antimikrobiellen Schutzes eines
kosmetischen Produktes - Änderung 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)
Cosmétiques - Microbiologie - Évaluation de la protection antimicrobienne d'un produit
cosmétique - Amendement 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022
ICS:
07.100.40 Kozmetika - mikrobiologija Cosmetics microbiology
71.100.70 Kozmetika. Toaletni Cosmetics. Toiletries
pripomočki
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 11930:2019/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 07.100.40
English Version
Cosmetics - Microbiology - Evaluation of the antimicrobial
protection of a cosmetic product - Amendment 1 (ISO
11930:2019/Amd 1:2022)
Cosmétiques - Microbiologie - Évaluation de la Kosmetische Mittel - Mikrobiologie - Bewertung des
protection antimicrobienne d'un produit cosmétique - antimikrobiellen Schutzes eines kosmetischen
Amendement 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022) Produktes - Änderung 1 (ISO 11930:2019/Amd
1:2022)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 11930:2019; it was approved by CEN on 9 September 2022.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022) 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 Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 11930:2019 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2023, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11930:2019/Amd 1:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11930:2019/A1:2022
without any modification.
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