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[Sanitary control of cosmetics]
Maira Bonini1, Pasquale Pellino, Mariateresa Pilla
1Azienda Sanitaria Locale della Provincia di Milano 1. sisp@aslmil.mi.it
Igiene E Sanita Pubblica
|January 9, 2007
Summary
A cosmetics surveillance program in Lombardia, Italy, evaluated 92 local firms. The study found overall good manufacturing and storage conditions, ensuring cosmetic product safety.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Regulatory Science
- Cosmetic Science
Context:
- Sanitary control of cosmetic products in Italy's Lombardia region is managed by local health units (ASL).
- The Province of Milano 1 Local Health Unit oversees cosmetic firms within its jurisdiction.
- Cosmetic product safety relies on adherence to manufacturing and storage standards.
Purpose:
- To assess the sanitary conditions of cosmetic product manufacturing and storage.
- To evaluate compliance with health regulations in the cosmetic industry.
- To implement a cosmetics surveillance program to ensure product safety.
Summary:
- A surveillance program assessed 92 cosmetic firms in the Province of Milano 1, Lombardia.
- Manufacturing and storage facilities were inspected for sanitary compliance.
- The evaluation revealed generally good sanitary conditions across the surveyed firms.
Impact:
- The findings indicate a satisfactory level of sanitary control in the local cosmetic industry.
- This surveillance contributes to public health by ensuring the safety of cosmetic products.
- The study provides a benchmark for ongoing sanitary assessments in cosmetic manufacturing.
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