The information disclosed on the labels of the cosmetic containers studied exhibited many irregularities, and these included the names of preservative used in formulation. Therefore, not all attempts to link the rate and extent of contamination to the preservative system used in the products studied were successful. In fact, Hugbo et al. (2003) found that nine of 10 manufacturers of different cosmetic products in Nigeria gave indications of inclusion of a preservative(s) but not the type of preservative used, and only four manufacturers disclosed this information. One company did not even state whether a preservative was included at all. These observations are very similar to those reported herein, and thus the lack of information disclosure seems at present a common problem in developing countries. It is hoped that these irregularities will be rectified once the GMP regulations are enforced.