The Sensory Science Group (SSG) provides members with many opportunities to engage and share knowledge with fellow professionals. It is a very active group, typically meeting three times per year for a wide range of activities, including an annual Sensory Conference and regular discussion workshops.
The scope of the group includes:
- Sensory science, including sensory perception, consumer science and neuroscience
- Application of sensory science in industry, including Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development (R&D), New Product Development (NPD), innovation and consumer insight functions. Methodology and statistics
- Standardisation of sensory methods, via bodies such as International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Ethical considerations
- Education and accreditation
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