Stability testing is the process of evaluating a product to ensure that key attributes stay within acceptable specifications during the aging process. Physical test parameters include appearance, color, odor, viscosity, pH, and package compatibility as analyzed using...
As product label claims play an increasingly important role in informing consumer purchasing decisions, manufacturers are pressed to develop products – and food label claims – that best position their food and beverage products in the market. For some companies, the...
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group (A Certified Group Company) 1-Minute Summary FDA’s GRAS designation helps ensure ingredient safety in the food and beverage industry.Unapproved food additives...
OTC and OTC-drug crossover products require stability testing, per FDA regulations. And, while FDA doesn’t mandate stability testing for cosmetics, it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure product safety prior to marketing the product, and many...
Reviewed and Approved by Ben Howard, Laboratory Director, Food Safety Net Services 1-Minute Summary High Pressure Processing (HPP) is a non-thermal pasteurization technique that preserves food nutrition and taste. HPP processing extends shelf life by inactivating...
Reviewed and Approved by Alex Brandt, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Food Safety Net Services, a Certified Group company 1 Minute Summary Alicyclobacillus are a genus of bacteria that can cause spoilage in apple juice, orange juice, white grape juice and other fruit...