What is Shelf life testing?

foodconsulting.co.za/a-guide-... Shelf-life testing can be defined as a group of microbiological, chemical and sensory tests performed on food products that determine at what point in time is the product no longer safe to consume and when the product losses its peak quality markers. Further to the above, the Shelf life is a guide for the consumer of the period of time that food can be kept before it starts to deteriorate, provided any stated storage conditions have been followed.
The stated storage conditions are particularly important in the shelf-life of the product and can either be refrigerated, frozen or ambient depending on the product.