QC/QA of finished and raw materials in the oils and fats and the oleochemical industry: Ensuring consistent quality, neutral taste, and odor

摘要

Odor is very important in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personalcare industries. Quality expectations of typical consumers have increased as the result of more choices in the market-place along with targeted advertising, which emphasizes product quality. Competition for market share and the added emphasis on quality have increased pressure on product development and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to meet consumer expectations. The quality of incoming raw materials and of the finished products is oumost importance to achieve maximum customer satisfaction, leading to maximum sales and profits.