Stability Testing
Know your shelf life before the regulator asks.
Accelerated and real-time studies to determine shelf life, packaging compatibility and performance over time.
Stability data is non-negotiable for serious retailers, exporters and regulators. We design and run studies that prove your product stays safe, effective and beautiful for its claimed shelf life.
In detail
Stability testing answers the questions retailers and regulators will eventually ask: how long does the product stay safe, does the packaging interact with the formula, does the colour, scent or texture drift over time? Without that data, the answer to all three is 'we don't know' — and that's not a position you want to negotiate from.
We design studies around the actual chemistry of your formula and the pack it will sit in, not a generic checklist. Samples sit in calibrated chambers — typically 40°C/75% RH for accelerated, plus room-temperature controls and where needed 5°C and cycling conditions — with structured pulls at T0, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
At every time point we track physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory parameters against the original spec, with photographs and signed data. The final report tells you exactly what shelf life and storage conditions you can put on pack.
Process overview
We design the study protocol, set samples up in calibrated chambers, pull and test at defined time points, review the data and issue a signed shelf-life report.
Key benefits
Regulator-ready evidence
Studies are designed in the format NAFDAC and international authorities expect.
Packaging confidence
Catch pack-formula interactions before they become customer complaints.
Defensible shelf life
Put a PAO and expiry date on pack that you can actually back up.
Designed for your product
Protocols built around your formula and pack — not a generic checklist.
How it works
- 1
Protocol Design
Study plan built around the product chemistry, the pack and the markets you plan to sell into.
- 2
Sample Set-Up
Units placed in controlled temperature and humidity chambers (e.g. 40°C/75% RH) with control samples held at room conditions.
- 3
Scheduled Pulls
Samples are pulled at defined intervals (T0, 1m, 3m, 6m…) and tested against the original spec.
- 4
Analytical Review
Physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory parameters tracked across every time point.
- 5
Shelf-Life Report
Final signed report with recommended shelf life, PAO and storage conditions for your label.
Need stability data?
We'll design the right study for your product and timeline.
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