Dosage compliance

The term dosage refers to the concentration of a manufactured material in another formula. For example, fragrance manufacturers develop a formula for lemon scent. This scent is sold to companies that make products such as sun screen, body wash or even candles.

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) guideline for cold-pressed lemon oil may be used to make the lemon scent. This guideline stipulates the concentration of lemon oil. It cannot exceed 2% for a dosage up to 20% for any product that touches the skin and does not wash off.

For a dosage to be in compliance, it must be determined if this criteria is met:

• Is the substance regulated, such as by the IFRA?
• Is the quantity of the dosage in compliance?
• Are concentrations in the formula within the tolerance for compliance?

Within formulation, you can manage the dosage quantities to be IFRA-compliant. In addition, you can use the system to verify compliance with other regulations specified by such agencies as the:

• Flavors and Extracts Manufacturers Association (FEMA)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Council of Europe (COE)