Subject: Formulation

Chocolate and Cocoa Processing

The focus of this training program is chocolate and cocoa processing. The course will guide you through the entire process, from cocoa beans to finished products. The program will emphasize the fundamental principles of chocolate and cocoa processing, including raw materials, finished products, equipment, facilities, and warehouse layouts. Upon completion of this course, you will be able… Continue reading Chocolate and Cocoa Processing

An Introduction to Oral Solid Dosage Form

The most common pharmaceutical dosage is the oral solid dosage form, which includes both tablets and capsules. There are many different ways to manufacture these products, starting with the appropriate selection of excipients all the way through the production of the finished product. Ultimately, the successful production of a tablet or capsule is dependent upon… Continue reading An Introduction to Oral Solid Dosage Form

Sunscreen Basics

In the Cosmetic and Personal care market, almost everyday creams claim to offer a sun protection factor or SPF, and body products for summer holidays claim high SPF numbers. In the U.S. the sun-filters (UV absorbing molecules) are listed on a positive list, they are considered drugs that can be sold over the counter (OTC),… Continue reading Sunscreen Basics

Antiperspirant and Deodorant: Green Technology for Wetness and Odor Control

Underarm actives for wetness (antiperspirants) and odor control (Deodorants and Deo-Cologne’s) continue to evolve as consumer grooming habits change, global regulations impact what can be sold to consumers, and changing emotive perceptions of safety and acceptable actives tie in with new scientific information about safety. This was demonstrated in the 1970’s with the banning of… Continue reading Antiperspirant and Deodorant: Green Technology for Wetness and Odor Control

Lyophilization Formulation and Process Development

Lyophilization is a very common technique used in preparing finished drug products. Yet there are many problems that can arise in production if the process has not been carefully developed. Without a good understanding of the development of this formulation and the process, these problems can readily occur. This accredited course will provide a brief… Continue reading Lyophilization Formulation and Process Development

Introduction to Lyophilization Technology

This course introduces you to the basics of lyophilization and why we lyophilize drug products. Typical approaches to developing a drug product formulation and lyophilization process development will be discussed. At the end of the course, you will be able to identify analytical techniques that are available to characterize drug products. The final goal of… Continue reading Introduction to Lyophilization Technology

Introduction to Product Claims Development and Support

Differentiating claims are often key to successful OTC and CPG products. Consumer awareness of products is based on these labels and advertising claims that need to be both consumer meaningful and grounded in adequate scientific support. Agencies like the US-FDA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and even TV networks have established requirements and guidelines on… Continue reading Introduction to Product Claims Development and Support

Smarter Stabilization Strategies in Cosmetic Formulation

Stabilization mechanisms are a major area of importance in cosmetic product development. Emulsions can be particularly challenging to address. This accredited ON DEMAND webinar will enable the participant to understand how emulsions fall apart, how to fix them, and how to do a better job in emulsion formulation design. In addition, the participant will learn… Continue reading Smarter Stabilization Strategies in Cosmetic Formulation

Dry Blending Technology

Dry blending is a key process in many industries. It is very important to understand the bulk solid properties that are present in an operation and how this affects process effectiveness. A lack of understanding can lead to excessive downtime and unnecessary expense to accompany. Several key areas will be covered including bulk solids properties,… Continue reading Dry Blending Technology

Competitive Intelligence in Product Development

Consider any successful product or service, and it is highly likely its benefits and differentiation were informed by competitive intelligence. Without it, the product or service may fail and soon disappear from the shelf. Competitive intelligence can literally make that much of a difference. This training course will introduce the discipline of competitive intelligence and… Continue reading Competitive Intelligence in Product Development