Determination of the biological load (bioburden) to Ph. Eur. 2.6.12 and ISO 11737-1, detection of specific bacteria (Ph. Eur. 2.6.13), pyrogen determination by bacterial endotoxin test (Ph. Eur. 2.6.14) and monocyte activation test (Ph. Eur. 2.6.30) as well as microbiological testing of cosmetics to CTFA or ISO standards.