Eurofins Product Testing - Panel Testing

Why Panel testing ?

• to assess the performance of a product
• to carry out comparative studies
• to complement physico-chemical analysis 

Example: kitchen tissue softness panel

trained panelists test the characteristics, which make up the "softness" perception on a paper - in blind test, in order to avoid the bias due to other aspects of the paper (colour, decoration etc.):

• each item is assessed and compared to a scale of references made up of comparable products
• the softness panel rates the product regarding softness of the paper, delivering indicators for development or improvement of the product
• the sensorial characteristics of the product are rated in a controlled environment

Product Examples:

Detergent Products

• OLFACTORY PANEL
  Air fresheners
  Perfumed candles
  Air fresheners
  Detergents
  Fabric softeners
  WC blocks
• SOFTNESS PANEL
  Fabric softeners

Cosmetics

• Deodorants
• Shaving products