Sensory Research Limited

Unlock the power and potential that effective Sensory Science can bring to your business

Sensory Science for all

SRL specialize in product understanding through the application of sensory and consumer research, providing industry, academia and governments with business and technical solutions for confident decision-making

We provide a unique tailor-made service to match each clients’ requirements. We offer customised training and guidance, in addition to bespoke sensory and consumer research services

Sensory program development

At SRL, we can deliver

  • On/off site sensory panel management

  • Method development & documentation

  • Panel Proficiency testing

  • Guide you in setting up a quality management system such as ISO9001:2015 [SRL auditors hold Lead Auditor Certification and are qualified in accordance with IQC (Irish Quality Centre) for ISO Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015)]

  • Conduct internal audits of your system, either on-site or remotely

  • Provide support for packaging approval. Working directly with you to develop the necessary documentation, testing regimes and training for approving new packaging

  • Sensory lab design

Training

At SRLs’ Sensory Training Academy, we develop and deliver customised sensory & consumer science courses for your training needs across all areas of the business. Our bespoke courses allow you to choose the appropriate content, times, and delivery method that best suits your business needs

  • R&D & quality sensory panel training

  • Panel leader and ‘Train-the trainer’ courses

  • Consumer research methods (qualitative & quantitative)

  • Professional development workshops

Supporting your innovation

We utilize a range of analytical sensory methods to support your NPD and innovation pathway

  • From Descriptive Sensory Profiling to Difference Testing, using appropriately qualified panels, we can set you up to succeed with your NPD and innovation using the most appropriate and cost-effective sensory methods available

  • We can build profiles of your products in many ways using a range of descriptive sensory profiling techniques. Selection of the appropriate descriptive sensory method is important, as each method will provide different – not better information. We will work with you to determine the best fit for your needs and research objectives

  • Remember, you may need more than one method to give different perspectives on your products

Benchmark, monitor and maintain sensory quality

At SRL, we focus on three key areas

  • Quantitative measurements of the sensory quality of products (including on-site QA/QC sensory measurements and sensory benchmarking against competitors). We are highly experienced in FMCG and have particular expertise in beverage, meat and dairy

  • Monitoring and measuring the performance and proficiency of sensory panels, including demonstrating that results from one sensory panel are consistent with the results of other sensory panels (at single or multiple sites)

  • ISO and QA/QC Internal Sensory Audits. At SRL we can assist your sensory laboratory in gaining their ISO 9001:2015 certification or setting up a bespoke management system tailored to your needs. We also provide independent auditing of sensory laboratories across the world

Consumer Centric Product Development Services

Understand what motivates consumers. Exploring their practical as well as their emotional wants, needs and connection to products, can provide surprising and innovative new product concepts.

We offer a full range of solutions to meet budgets, timings and specific research requirements

  • Consumer Usage Testing: Home use and central location

  • Extended/repeated use testing

  • Emotional/Kansei engineering. Explore your customers’ emotional connection to your product

  • Focus Groups

  • Consumer testing with special groups: e.g. Children

  • Claim Substantiation

  • CPE: Explore more than one sensory & consumer method, link the information gathered and understand the Complete Product Experience

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