Overview
Plan testing for your product
Carbonated drinks, fruit beverages and caffeinated beverages differ in formulation and process. Define the declared beverage type and whether the sample is a concentrate or a ready-to-drink product.
The final parameter set, analytical method and sample requirement are confirmed against the product type, applicable specification and testing objective.
Questions to resolve
Build the right testing scope
Formulation
Discuss soluble solids, acidity, sugars or declared constituents as applicable.
Additives and declaration
Identify the preservatives, colours or caffeine question that requires verification.
Process and stability
Select microbiology or shelf-life work for the treatment, filling system and intended storage.
Detailed coverage
Product groups and examples
Carbonated beverages
Cola, lemon-lime, orange and other carbonated soft drinks
Ready-to-serve fruit beverages
Fruit drinks and packaged ready-to-serve beverages
FSSAI 2.3.10Caffeinated beverages
Energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages
FSSAI 2.10.6.2Testing scope
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These are examples of product matrices for discussion. Confirm the available parameters, method and accredited coverage for the specific sample.
Before collection
Sample planning and interpretation
Preserve the product information
Send unopened finished packs where appropriate and state whether dilution or preparation is required. Provide the recipe or label declaration and storage conditions.
Confirm sample quantity, number of units, containers and transport conditions with Chem-Tech before dispatch. Turnaround is confirmed in the quotation after the scope is agreed.
Use the correct comparison
A concentrate and a ready-to-drink beverage need different reporting bases. Confirm the declared product category before comparing a result with a limit.
Accredited coverage is confirmed for the material, parameter, method and laboratory location. Product standards and current amendments determine the relevant requirement; no single panel proves complete food safety.
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