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S blending Tips for taking samples from powder blends Peter Holman You take samples during batch blending to determine whether the batch is blended properly to meet your customer's specifica- tions or the requirements of a downstream process. This article discusses sample size, frequency, and methods. ome pharmaceutical manufacturers don't need to sam- ple because doing so was not part of the manufacturing process submitted to the FDA when their product was approved. Others—including manufacturers of dietary supplements—include blend sampling in their approved procedures and/or standard operating procedures. The goal of sampling: To determine whether the batch is blended properly to meet your customer's specifications or the requirements of a downstream process. Tablets & Capsules July 2016 37