Microbiological quality of talc based dusting powders

Microbiological examination of 19 talc-based powders collected from local market, was performed. Fourteen of these were Pakistani made, while 5 were of imported brands. One sample of powder talc was also included. Thirty% of these samples were found to have contaminants much in excess to the values by Cosmetics, Toiletries and Perfumery Association [CTPA] and United States Pharmacopea [USP]