Objective To optimize the detection ability of Staphylococcus aureus in our laboratory by participating in the verification of the detection ability of Staphylococcus aureus in cosmetics organized by the Test and Evaluation Center of Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine.Methods The samples were tested according to the test instructions of ACAS-PT1637(2023)for the detection ability of Staphylococcus aureus in cosmetics and the Technical Specification for Cosmetic Safety(2015 edition).At the same time,the conventional biochemical detection methods,ATB bacteria identification and fluorescence quantitative PCR amplification were used to detect.Results Staphylococcus aureus was not detected in sample 23-Q777 and Staphylococcus aureus was detected in sample 23-A973.The result of this ability verification is satisfactory.Conclusion By participating in this capability verification,the laboratory not only improved the detection ability of the bacteria,but also effectively demonstrated that the laboratory has the ability to detect Staphylococcus aureus in cosmetics by using a variety of methods.