The shelf life of a product must be backed by reputable data to meet the requirements of government regulatory authorities and retail partners.

Relying on over 200m3 of space available in controlled storage chambers at our Melbourne facility, Eurofins Food Testing delivers the highest levels of analytical quality and service, coupled with years of experience in shelf life determinations across a variety of product types, to deliver results you can trust.

Every product is unique, which is why we tailor each and every study to ensure that the shelf life determination is sound. We consider a number of factors when setting up the testing protocol for a given study:

• Microbiology (mould growth, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, pathogenic organisms)
• Water activity and pH (changes over time which could result in microbial susceptibility)
• Rancidity (Oxidation of fats & oils)
• Label Claims (Degradation of vitamins, nutraceutical active ingredients, and other unstable compounds, as well as loss or gain of moisture)
• Organoleptic (Monitoring of colour, appearance, aroma, packaging, and/or taste as the product ages)

Key services

• Shelf-life testing for food (microbiological, chemical, and physical)
• Technical support for shelf life testing results 

Products

• Pet food, feed
• Dietary supplements
• Food additives and ingredients
• Dairy products
• General Food and snacks
• Long and Short shelf life
• RTE
• Beverages
• Frozen foods
• Confectionary