prEN ISO 17516

Cosmetics - Microbiology - Microbiological limits (ISO/DIS 17516:2026)

General information

Current stage: 40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks Jul 16, 2026

Originator: CEN

Owner: CEN/TC 392 Cosmetics

Type: European Norm

ICS: 07.100.40 Cosmetics microbiology

Scope

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.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN ISO 17516:2014

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN ISO 17516
40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks
Jul 16, 2026