Description
Assess the shelf life of food products in a range of storage and packaging conditions.
Alternative labels
assess the shelf life of food products
appraise shelf life of food products
judge shelf life of food products
check shelf life of food products
assess the shelf life of a food product
test shelf life of food products
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assess shelf life of food products is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Shelf filler: Shelf fillers stock and rotate merchandise on shelves, identifying and removing expired products. They clean the shop after its operational hours, ensuring that the shelves are fully stocked for the next day. Shelf fillers may use trolleys, small forklifts to move stock and ladders to reach high shelves. They also give directions to customers in order to locate specific products.
Optional skill
Assess shelf life of food products is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Food analyst: Food analysts perform standardised tests to determine the chemical, physical, or microbiological features of products for human consumption.
Food technologist: Food technologists develop processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles and technology. They design and plan layouts or equipment, oversee staff, engage in controlling, and improve food technologies in food production processes.
Food biotechnologist: Food biotechnologists study the life cycle of food from its preservation up to the spoilage and the food-borne pathogens. They research and understand food-borne diseases in order to prevent them. They ensure that food products abide by government regulations regarding food health and safety.
Food regulatory advisor: Food regulatory advisors are extra-judicial or judiciary technical experts. They ensure food industry practices comply with the regulatory norms. They perform audits, make diagnosis and monitor activities of inspection. These experts have expertise in food processing, food analysis, quality, safety, certification, traceability. They update, review, and approve labelling designs, develop nutrition facts panels, and ensure that products and labels meet appropriate standards and regulations.
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