Determination of aflatoxin B1 in cosmetics containing botanical ingredients by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

Year 2019, Volume: 49 Issue: 2, 88 - 91, 01.08.2019

İşıl Gazioğlu

Abstract

DOI: 10.26650/IstanbulJPharm.2019.19017

Botanicals are widely used in cosmetic
products due to their rich chemical compositions. There are numerous factors
that affect the chemical profile of botanical content including growing,
harvesting, drying and storage conditions. The reliability of a cosmetic
product containing botanical ingredients is closely related to the quality
control processes of the raw material. Aflatoxins can be transmitted to the
botanicals at every stage of the production. The purpose of this study is to
evaluate the ELISA method for the determination of aflatoxins in 20 personal
care products containing plant extracts and/or oil. In this study, aflatoxin B1
(AFB1) was not detected in one of the samples containing chamomile extract,
rose, shea & orange, and cocoa butter. 
Of the tested samples, 35% exceeded the legal limits of AFB1. The
highest level was determined in sample containing coconut butter (15.13 ppb).
These results show that raw materials of cosmetic products should be regularly
and effectively controlled.  

Cite this article as: Gazioğlu I (2019).
Determination of aflatoxin B1 in cosmetics containing botanical ingredients by
enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Istanbul J Pharm 49 (2): 88-91.

Keywords

Aspergillus flavus, aflatoxin B1, cosmetics, ELISA, mycotoxin

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