Analysis of Burkholderia Cepacia in Disinfectants and Cosmetics

Burkholderia cepacia is a gram-negative, 1-5 μm long and 0.5-1.0 μm wide, aerobic, free-living, lactose-free, motile and catalase-producing bacillus microorganism. B.cepacia is an opportunistic pathogen and one of the most frequently isolated bacterial contaminants in pharmaceutical samples worldwide. B.cepacia can survive and multiply in the presence of disinfectant.

Burkholderia cepacia can survive in non-sterile aqueous products, which may lead to the development of resistance to preservative systems used to protect product formulations. Among the most common causes of contamination of pharmaceutical products are the microbial contaminant of the water used in product development and the weak protective system.

Products such as creams, lotions and shampoos contaminated with B.cepacia can cause infection, especially for sick and immunocompromised people. For this reason, pre-control should be done with B.cepacia Analysis in disinfectant and cosmetic products.