'Microbial control', organized by the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the Society of Cosmetic Citemists of Great Britain.

Synopsis--Manifestations of SPOILAGE by bacteria, yeasts and fungi are described. TOXIC visible, olfactory and audible ffects and changes in texture and taste may be found and susceptible products are reviewed. LIQUIDS, including aqueous olutions and suspensions, syrups, emulsions and creams are particularly at risk. Spoilage ofointments and oils, solid raw materials, powders, tablets and solid COSMETICS also occurs. The involvement of PACKAGING materials and the CONTROL of MICROBIOLOGICAL spoilage is briefly discussed