Reduce Product Non-Uniformity

What is Product Non-Uniformity?

Product Non-uniformity is used to describe situations in which a product does not meet quality-control metrics set by your company, your customers, or a regulatory agency. Product non-uniformity can mean a variety of different things for different industries. For example, tablets produced by a pharmaceutical company may not have the required mass or content uniformity. Or, a box of cereal flakes may contain too many fines or crumbs.

When & Where Can Product Non-Uniformity Occur?

Non-uniform product can be produced in the form of bags, packages, unit doses (e.g., tablets, capsules), batches, and sacks. and process variability can readily contribute to production of poor quality material.

• Particle
• Bulk density variability
• Hygroscopic properties
• or friability
• Poor process control
• Variable environmental conditions

• Customer complaints
• Rejected product or recalls
• Process inefficiency
• Poor quality control
• Erratic dosage weight, mass
• Variable particle size
• Excess waste or rework
• or agglomeration
• Poor product appearance
• Damaged reputation