Business needs in our context are those needs that can be satisfied through the application of scientific expertise and / or technology.
Science underpins modern society and business. All new material products and manufacturing processes require some scientific input and the application of technology.
For example, almost all raw materials, intermediates and industrial products require analysis for quality assurance, during product development and for legislative needs. Scientific input and chemical analysis are critical to environmental issues, health diagnostics, pharmaceutical, forensic, food and beverage, petrochemical, paint and dyestuffs and the electronics industry to name but a few.
Science also underpins many consumer goods. New technologies are increasingly used to enhance product value and differentiation in the market place. For example smart packaging to enhance the freshness and appeal of foodstuffs.
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