OverviewThe Cosmetic Detection Series by HWTAI provides a set of microbiological media formulated for quality-control testing of cosmetics and related pharmaceutical products. Each medium targets specific microorganisms to support routine QC workflows and regulatory compliance. Formats available: 250 g and 500 g packs for agar/media and 5 mL×10 vials for Tellurite Yolk enrichment solution.
Key media and targets- TAT Broth — ideal for detecting total bacterial load
- Rose Bengal Medium — isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds
- Baird-Parker Agar & Tellurite Yolk Enrichment Solution — selective recovery and enrichment for Staphylococcus aureus
- PAP Agar & Cetrimide Agar — detection and differentiation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (including pyocyanin determination)
- Letheen Broth and Letheen Agar — for testing products containing quaternary ammonium compounds or cationic surfactants
- HC Agar Base — platform for mold enumeration
Products in the Cosmetic Detection Series (table)No. | Product name | Package | Introduction
HW5226 | TAT Broth | 250g/500g | Used for the detection of microorganism in cosmetics and medicine (Acumedia method)
HW0237-2 | Rose Bengal Medium | 250g/500g | Used for the determination of total number of mould and yeast in food
HW4115 | Baird-Parker Agar | 250g/500g | Used for selective isolation of Staphylococci Aureus
HW5187-5 | PAP Agar Medium | 250g/500g | Used for the determination of pyocyanin in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
HW5184-9 | Cetrimide Agar | 250g/500g | For the isolation and differentiation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from various materials
HW8604 | Letheen Broth | 250g/500g | Used for bacterial cultivation in cosmetics or other substances (containing quaternary ammonium compounds or cationic surfactants)
HW8603 | Letheen Agar | 250g/500g | Used to detect the total number of bacteria in cosmetics or other substances (containing quaternary ammonium compounds or preservatives)
HW5224 | HC Agar Base | 250g/500g | Used for the determination of total amount of mould in cosmetics
HW4116-1 | Tellurite Yolk Enrichment Solution | 5mL*10 vials | Add 1 vial of Tellurite yolk enrichment solution in 96mL of Baird-Parker Agar Base or Agar Medium O
Packaging & qualityPackaged in 250 g and 500 g formats for convenient handling; enrichment solution supplied in 5 mL×10 vials. Each batch undergoes quality verification for plate clarity, consistent pH and performance to ensure reliable, reproducible results in QC laboratories.
Features / technical specifications- Series name: Cosmetic Detection Series
- Brand: HWTAI
- Available formats: 250 g and 500 g packs for agar/media; Tellurite Yolk Enrichment Solution in 5 mL × 10 vials
- Intended uses: total microbial load detection, yeast and mold enumeration, selective isolation of Staphylococcus aureus, detection/differentiation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, testing of products containing quaternary ammonium compounds or cationic surfactants, fungal enumeration
- Included media: TAT Broth, Rose Bengal Medium, Baird-Parker Agar, PAP Agar, Cetrimide Agar, Letheen Broth/Agar, HC Agar Base, Tellurite Yolk Enrichment Solution
- Quality controls: batch verification for plate clarity and consistent pH to ensure performance and reproducibility