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TRAINING ON ESSENTIALS OILS, FLAVOURS & FRAGRANCES

Essential oils, flavours, and fragrances play a significant role in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and aroma therapy. The field focuses on the extraction, formulation, quality control, and applications of essential oils and aromatic compounds. Ensuring purity, efficacy, and safety is crucial for their commercial and therapeutic applications.

FARE Labs offers a comprehensive training on Essential Oils, Flavours & Fragrances to understand the safety and efficacy of these products. The salient features of this Essential Oils, Flavours and fragrances testing certification course are:

  • Essential oils quality control lab training
  • Lab training for essential oils formulation and analysis
  • Flavours and fragrances lab testing training
  • Flavour and fragrance safety and efficacy testing training

Objectives:

  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of essential oils, flavours, and fragrances.
  • Equip trainees with knowledge of extraction, processing, and standardization techniques.
  • Introduce regulatory frameworks and best practices for ensuring quality and safety.
  • Develop practical skills in analytical techniques used for evaluating essential oils and aromatic compounds.

What is to learn?

1. Introduction to Essential Oils & Aromatic Compounds

  • Overview of essential oils, flavours, and fragrances in various industries.
  • Historical development and modern integration of essential oils.
  • Principles of formulation and therapeutic applications.

 

2. Extraction & Standardization of Essential Oils

  • Identification and selection of aromatic plants.
  • Extraction techniques: Steam distillation, cold pressing, solvent extraction.
  • Phytochemical analysis and quality control.
  • Standardization of essential oil formulations and purity testing.

 

3. Instrumentation and Setup

  • Detailed discussion of Gas Chromatography and its components: types of column, solvent selection and detectors
  • Detailed discussion of High pressure liquid Chromatography: Types of elution (isocratic and gradient), types of columns and detectors.
  • Detailed discussion of UV-vis Spectroscopy: cuvettes, light source, detectors.
  • Use of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in the study of essential oils.

 

4. Method Development

  • Selecting appropriate analytical methods & Standard for determination for different formulations.
  • Calibration techniques: standard curves and internal standards
  • Determination of Limit of Quantification (LOQ) & Limit of Detection (LOD)
  • Method Validation for Allergen on Headspace GC-MS as per IFRA guidelines.
  • Analysis of Purity of Camphor and certain ingredients used in cosmetic products.

 

5. Regulatory & Quality Assurance

  • National and international regulatory frameworks (FSSAI, WHO, USFDA, IFRA, EU guidelines).
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for essential oils and flavour formulations.
  • Toxicity studies and safety assessment of essential oils and fragrances.

 

6. Applications of Essential Oils, Flavours & Fragrances

  • Role of essential oils in aromatherapy and personal care products.
  • Integration of natural flavours and fragrances in food and beverage industries.
  • Market trends and opportunities in essential oil-based product development.
  • Research and innovation in fragrance formulation.

1. Hands-On Training

  • Identification and authentication of aromatic plants.
  • Extraction, isolation, and characterization of bioactive compounds.
  • Techniques for evaluating fragrance stability and efficacy.
  • Understanding column selection (polar vs. non polar), injection techniques, and temperature programming.

 

2. Data Analysis

  • Understanding GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, and other chromatographic techniques.
  • Use or refractometer to measure the refractive index of essential oils to identify purity and assess the concentration of essential oils
  • Techniques to analyse the colorants, stabilizers and flavour enhancers in flavouring agents and additives.
  • Interpreting and using FTIR spectra to identify key functional groups(alcohols, ketones, aldehydes) present in oils, flavours, and fragrances as a rapid method for detecting adulteration and ensuring that ingredients meet quality standards
  • Identifying peaks corresponding to specific volatile components and calculating their concentration
  • Learning how to match MS spectra with reference libraries to identify unknown compounds
  • Statistical tools for standardization of essential oils and aromatic compounds.
  • Documentation and reporting of analytical findings.

 

3. Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Addressing batch-to-batch variation in essential oil compositions.
  • Overcoming challenges in solubility and stability of fragrances.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance and proper documentation.
  1. Adherence to Safety Protocols: Strictly follow all laboratory safety guidelines and protocols to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all participants.
  2. Active Participation: Engage actively in all training sessions, discussions, and practical exercises. Complete all assigned tasks and projects on time.
  3. Respect for Equipment and Facilities: Handle all laboratory equipment and materials with care. Report any damages or malfunctions to the instructor immediately.
  4. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work collaboratively with fellow participants, sharing knowledge and supporting each other’s learning.
  5. Integrity and Accuracy: Maintain a high standard of integrity in all testing procedures and documentation. Ensure that all results are accurate and reliable.

Commitment to the Program: Regular attendance, participation, and completion of assignments.

Health and Safety Compliance: Use of PPE and adherence to laboratory safety guidelines.

Designation: Essential Oils & Fragrances Trainee
Section: Training
Qualification: Ph.D./M.Tech./M.Sc./B.Tech./B.Sc.
Fees: As Per Industry Standards
Experience: Freshers & Professionals
Employment Type: Short Term / Long Term
Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Note:
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