Avaliação Microbiológica dos Produtos de Higiene Pessoal das Indústrias de Cosméticos de Goiânia e Região Metropolitana

Microbiology in personal care products is an important component that hinders user safety and quality product, since high microbial load can lead to health problems. The objective of this study was to verify compliance with the requirements regarding the microbiological quality of personal hygiene products (shampoos and conditioners) of nine cosmetic industries in Goiânia and in the region. The samples were analyzed according to national and international quality parameters, verifying and quantifying the presence of microorganisms. A viable bacterial and fungal count and a P. aeruginosa survey were performed on 18 samples. The results of the analyzed samples, 11.11% of the analyzed shampoos and conditioners are not within the limits of contamination, above the limits established in the current legislation. Both samples showed the pathogen P. aeruginosa. These results indicate that many products available in the market present inadequate quality, demonstrating failures in quality control. It is concluded that Brazilian industries still need quality control standards and good manufacturing practices that ensure a final product with quality for the health and beauty of the consumer.