英文摘要 |
In order to investigate the quality of marketed cosmetics facial masks and to protect the health of consumers, 54 samples were randomly collected from cosmetics stores, drug stores or pharmacies by local health authorities in Taiwan area from February to July, 2008. These samples were examined with the microbial limit tests, including aerobic plate count (APC), Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, and migratable fluorescent substances, as described in the U.S. BAM-Microbiological Methods for Cosmetics and CNS 11820 Method of Test for Migratable Fluorescent Substances in Paper Products. The result showed that none of the pathogens of E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus and migratory fluorescent substances were detected in all cosmetic facial mask products. The APC's were higher than the ”Microbial Guideline of Cosmetics Announced by Department of Health” in 4 samples. Twenty samples (37.0%) violated the labeling regulation requirements. |