Introduction Product Development procedure

The procedure will be discussed on this page. Anyone can express an idea for a new product, process, or concept. This applies for both customers and internally. The assessment of the request is executed by the product developer. This can possibly be discussed with the in the case of large

The following steps are followed:

Assess concept on: 

o Feasibility; 
o Potential savings; 
o Applicability; 
o Applications with regard to current customer and

  • Making of different samples; 
  • Assess samples; 
  • Cost-price
  • Determination of: 

o Shelf life of new (derivative products get the same best before date as the original); 
o For shelf life tests, a documented protocol should be written up that reflects the experienced conditions during , transport, and handling. 
o Organoleptic , including shelf life; 
o Substantiation of any
o Potential in and . This must be controlled in advance; 
o New packaging forms (for glass); 
o Assessment of allergens (look out for new allergens in the ). With new allergens there must be permission given from the HACCP team

  • Draw up final specification; 
  • Draw up any preparation method; 
  • Determine possible consumer abuse; 
  • Determine possible alternative uses of the product for which It is not primarily intended;
  • Incorporation of new product in the assortment. 

The official release takes place through the leader of the . This occurs after an assessment of all aspects. 

An annual (verification) is undertaken of the developed / adapted products and processes. The evaluation examines the revenue, development turnover, and etc. 

Progress, decisions, and etc. related to are all recorded.

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