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[jtw121]

Hello everyone,

 

I am wondering if someone can help. 

 

I am working in a supplement manufacturers. Most raw materials are stable with the exception of probiotics, vitamin C and enzymes.

 

How would we go about validating our shelf life? We are not sure where to begin.

 

Thank you!

[kconf]

Shelf life of raw materials or the products you manufacture? 

[jtw121]

The products we manufacture.

[SHQuality]

Do you only blend your raw materials or do you do any processing or add any preservatives that might change the shelf life of these materials?

[jtw121]

We do both. 

[mm.stf]

Similar type of products here. Our shelf life is between 12-15mo and ingredients shelf life is on average 18-24mo.

 

Is it a new company or have you been manufacturing for a while? I would start with a safe time limit, like around 12mo, if this makes sense according to your raw materials average age when you pack it.

I would then send samples for monthly analysis when they hit this mark of 12 months old and keep monitoring the stability until you hit a shelf life time that is suitable for your company. 

You will probably have a case of 'Best Before' and not 'Expire' date.

 

I'm not sure if BRCGS has any specific requirements for how you determine it though.... 

Edited by mm.stf, Yesterday, 11:54 PM.