Expiration determination

Shelf Life Studies

We design shelf life studies on a technical basis in order to set justified dates that are consistent with the products real behavior during storage.

Shelf Life Studies

The study is built from formulation, process and storage conditions, because shelf life cannot be defined in isolation. We analyze how the product evolves and which variables affect its stability in order to establish a defensible date from a microbiological, physicochemical and commercial point of view.

What does this service include?

  • Stability studies
  • Microbiological analysis
  • Sensory analysis
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Storage conditions
  • Accelerated studies
  • Custom protocols
  • Complete technical report
  • Process validation
  • Regulatory support

Benefits for your company

Optimal consumption date

Legal compliance

Waste reduction

Quality guarantee

Production optimization

Product added value

How do we work?

1

Study planning and design

2

Initial sampling

3

Periodic analysis

4

Results evaluation

5

Report with established shelf life

Frequently asked questions

It provides technical justification for expiry or best-before dates and helps understand how the product behaves over time.

Microbiological, physicochemical and sensory parameters are selected according to product type and associated risks.

It depends on expected shelf life. Some studies take weeks, others take months depending on the product and storage conditions.

Yes. We adapt the study to temperature conditions, packaging, process and the real use scenario of the product.

Yes. When recipe, process, supplier or packaging changes, shelf life should often be reviewed and verified again.

No. Each study is designed according to the product, its risk profile and the technical objective to be demonstrated.

Yes. A well-adjusted shelf life can prevent dates that are either too short or too optimistic for the real product behavior.

Yes. We provide a report with method, results, interpretation and a conclusion on the recommended shelf life.

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