Shelf-life validation
Shelf-life validation
Shelf-life determination is more than just assigning a date. It is essential for food safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Whether you are launching a new product or reformulating an existing one, we help you establish a safe, defensible shelf-life.
Key services
- Shelf-life testing for food (microbiological, chemical, and physical)
- Biochemical and microbial indicator testing (e.g., histamine, TVB-N)
- Microbiological risk assessments (MRA) for shelf life evaluation
- Predictive microbiological modelling and tailored testing plans
- Challenge testing (growth, inhibition, and inactivation studies)
- Interpretation of shelf-life testing results and validation reports
- Routine verification testing
- Tailored shelf-life testing programmes
- Labelling advice on ‘Use By’ and ‘Best Before’ date application
- Reformulation support
- Cooking instruction validation for safety and usability
Benefits of shelf-life validation and testing
- Provide scientifically proven shelf-life determination
- Support compliance with European retail and regulatory requirements
- Prevent costly regulatory compliance issues and product recalls
- Maximise commercial potential with safe shelf-life extensions
Our consultants combine scientific testing with practical advice tailored to your product and market. We’ll design a shelf-life validation programme specific to your requirements and work closely with your technical teams to ensure seamless execution.
Related service
Food microbiological challenge testing to help you understand how your food products behave under realistic conditions if contaminated. It is a powerful tool to help support microbial safety, validate shelf-life, and strengthen your food safety systems.
Get in touch
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