ISO 17516:2026

Cosmetics — Microbiology — Microbiological limits

Publication date:   Nov 6, 2026

General information

60.60   Standard published   Nov 6, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 217 Cosmetics

International Standard

07.100.40   Cosmetics microbiology

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Scope

This document specifies the acceptable quantitative and qualitative microbiological limits in finished cosmetic products. It is applicable to all cosmetics, and assists interested parties in the assessment of the microbiological quality of cosmetic products.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
ISO 17516:2014

NOW

PUBLISHED
ISO 17516:2026
60.60 Standard published
Nov 6, 2026