Shelf-life surveys: A critical service by BeSafer consulting experts

Shelf-life surveys are not just about determining expiration dates. They’re about ensuring consumer safety, maintaining quality control, meeting regulatory compliance and driving product development while considering environmental impact and cost efficiency.

BeSafer’s shelf-life survey service involves a meticulous process that includes:

1. Initial design based on multiple parameters such as organoleptic characteristics, physicochemical factors, preservatives, packaging and storage conditions.
2. Collaboration with clients‘ key personnel to establish target shelf-life.
3. Detailed recording of food characteristics and microbiological profiles.
4. Ongoing assessment to validate expiration dates for products already in circulation.

This service is essential for meeting customer expectations, legislative requirements and Food Safety Management Systems standards. GFSI standards, in particular, require continuous shelf-life assessment beyond initial validation.

BeSafer emphasizes that shelf-life surveys are an ongoing process, often revealing significant deviations between pre-estimation simulations and real-world results. This underscores the importance of partnering with experienced consultants for accurate and reliable shelf-life determinations.

About BeSafer: BeSafer, part of VELTIA Labs for Life®, specializes in consulting services for the Tourism Sector and Food Industries. As a member of the Greek Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2016, BeSafer remains at the forefront of industry trends and requirements, offering tailored service packages to meet the evolving needs of the tourism sector and food industries. With a commitment to high-quality, customized solutions, BeSafer helps shape developments in these crucial pillars of the Greek economy.

For more information about BeSafer’s shelf-life survey services and other safety consultancy offerings, please visit www.veltialabs.gr or contact:

Ioannis Tsirigotakis
BeSafer Manager
Head of Consulting Services
+30 6936798899
i.tsirigotakis@veltialabs.gr

Sofia Katranitsa
BeSafer Manager
VELTIA Crete Branch Manager
+30 6936850610
s.katranitsa@veltialabs.gr

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