Packaging is an important step that strongly influences the integrity of the product that reaches consumers. If microbial contamination occurs during packaging it can cause off-flavours, hazes or deposits, all of which negatively affect consumer perception. This can result in costly product recalls and brand damage. Spoilage microorganisms can easily be introduced into packaging lines through inadequate sanitation procedures, flaws in infrastructure or procedures and running contaminated products through the line.

Affinity Labs offers microbiological audits of packaging lines to help identify potential risk areas that could lead to contamination problems. An independent audit can provide confidence and assurance that current procedures are effective or provide vital information to enable risks to be reduced. 

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We offer tailored shelf-life testing services to food and beverage producers and suppliers.
This includes:

Assistance with product design and packaging considerations

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Small-scale packaging capabilities, using controlled fill procedures

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Storage in temperature controlled facilities

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Microbiological testing for harmful micro-organisms

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Detailed chemical profiling

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Physical testing of packaging attributes

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Monitoring of key aroma and flavour product attributes

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Assistance with fault and taint diagnosis

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    Affinity Labs’ NATA-accredited laboratories perform more than 100,000 analyses per year and have serviced the Australian wine industry since 1984. The laboratories deliver high-quality cost-effective routine, export or specialist analyses, whether it is for a single sample or a large batch of samples

    Richard Davidson
    Project Manager

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