Stability Testing and Shelf Life Determination
Shelf life claims must be supported by evidence generated under controlled conditions. This course covers designing stability studies, running them under the right storage conditions and interpreting the data behind an expiry date.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why shelf life must be evidenced rather than assumed
- 02Stability study design and protocol writing
- 03Storage conditions, chambers and monitoring
- 04Stability indicating methods and their validation
- 05Testing intervals, sampling and bracketing
- 06Data interpretation, trending and extrapolation
- 07Out of specification results and shelf life reduction
What you will gain
- Design a stability study appropriate to the product
- Select storage conditions and testing intervals
- Apply stability indicating analytical methods
- Interpret stability data and identify degradation trends
- Determine and justify a shelf life claim
- Handle out of specification stability results
Who should attend
- Analytical and quality control chemists
- Product development scientists
- Quality assurance staff in regulated manufacture
- Laboratory managers in food and pharmaceutical sectors
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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