Analysis of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) using GCMS with static and dynamic headspace (HS)

Accurate screening, characterization and quantitative analysis of flavour & fragrance (F & F) components is essential for FMCG industries and subsequent reverse engineering, especially when unknown finished good to be analysed is in solid form. Conventional methods of GC analysis often lead to qualitative results and are time consuming and troublesome with regards to sample preparation techniques.
In this analysis, neat consumer products were analysed directly in HS sampler, applying different analytical techniques like static and dynamic headspace and their results were compared. In both the headspace technique it requires minimal sample preparation that significantly reduces overall analysis time without sacrifice in quality data.
F & F components were determined at trace levels by Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 Ultra with HS-20 Trap system.