ELIZAVETA AVERBUKH
BAV INSTITUT GmbH, Offenburg, Germany

Abstract

This article emphasizes the importance of maintaining hygiene in the production of cosmetics to ensure consumer safety. It highlights common weaknesses in hygiene practices, such as the proliferation of microorganisms, contamination of water, deficient industrial hygiene, and the selection of raw materials. The consequences of hygiene failures are outlined, including customer complaints, health risks, product recalls, and economic losses. The article provides recommendations for maintaining high standards of hygiene, including regular cleaning, disinfection, and microbiological testing. It also stresses the significance of careful evaluation of raw materials and the establishment of a systematic approach to hygiene management. Inspections, open communication, and environmental monitoring are emphasized as essential components of effective hygiene practices in cosmetic production.

INTRODUCTION
The issue of hygiene in production facilities is crucial to bringing safe cosmetic products to market.

Cosmetics must be free of potential contaminants that could affect the health of the consumer. To ensure this, it is essential to avoid the classic hygiene errors and eliminate weak points in production.

In this article, we will explain which hygiene issues most often prove to be weak points and how to keep them in mind in order to achieve a high standard of hygiene.

Consequences for hygiene failures
Below is a list of the most common consequences of hygiene errors.

• Complaints
• Health risk to consumers
• Recall of the product from the market
• Loss of customers and image
• Economic loss

Microorganisms
Microorganisms are very adaptable and quickly adapt to the usual cleaning approaches. A current trend in cosmetic production is the move towards reducing the use of preservatives and disinfectants. Here, good hygiene practices are critical, otherw ...