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Guide to OTC & Cosmetic Stability Testing [+ Free Cheat Sheet]

Guide to OTC & Cosmetic Stability Testing [+ Free Cheat Sheet]

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...
Label Claims: A Guide for Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Label Claims: A Guide for Food & Beverage Manufacturers

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...
What is GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)?

What is GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)?

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...
Alicyclobacillus: A Pressing Concern in the Beverage Industry

Alicyclobacillus: A Pressing Concern in the Beverage Industry

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...