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Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Microbiological testing is a critical component of quality assurance in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries, where microbial contamination can compromise product safety and pose significant health risks, particularly to immunocompromised or vulnerable populations. This review systematically examines key microbiological assays, including sterility testing, bacterial endotoxin assessment, microbial limit testing, and preservative efficacy evaluation. This review further analyzes the regulatory landscape governing these practices, with particular emphasis on standards established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and internationally harmonized guidelines. The integration of robust microbiological quality control measures and adherence to regulatory standards are underscored as essential to ensuring product integrity and protecting public health.
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