Which organisms are beauty's biggest recall villains?

Published: 28-Apr-2025

Ben Elmadi, Technical Manager – Cosmetics, at MSL Solution Providers, warns that cutting corners in testing can lead to significant losses and calls out the biggest offenders

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Product recalls have been hitting the headlines recently, drawing attention to the importance of robust testing and safety protocols in the cosmetics industry. 

Since the onset of Covid-19, there has been a marked increase in recalls and major withdrawals linked to microbial contamination, impacting companies from SMEs to blue chip manufacturers and brands, and raising significant consumer concerns.

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