Tanya De Sa
About Tanya De Sa
Tanya De Sa is a Senior Scientist in R&D Microbiology at Procter & Gamble, leading the Global Sustainable Preservation Team and contributing to significant advancements in preservative systems and quality control methods.
Title
Tanya De Sa holds the position of Senior Scientist, R&D Microbiology at Procter & Gamble. In her role, she is integral to research and development within the microbiology field, particularly in the context of household and personal care products.
Company
Tanya De Sa has been with Procter & Gamble for an extensive period, working at the Greater London Innovation Centre. During her tenure, she has made significant contributions in the field of microbiology, impacting both cost efficiency and product safety for P&G's global operations.
Education and Expertise
Tanya De Sa graduated from London South Bank University with a degree in Food Science. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in microbiological research and development, adding value to her role in ensuring the quality and preservation of P&G products.
Role in Product Development
Tanya De Sa has played a pivotal role in the development of global preservative systems for Pampers baby wipes and P&G's hand dishwashing liquid, leading to significant cost savings. Her expertise in microbiology has been instrumental in formulating these systems, which are now utilized internationally.
Global Sustainable Preservation Team
Tanya De Sa leads Procter & Gamble's Global Sustainable Preservation Team. In this capacity, she focuses on identifying key preservation needs and enhancing preservation capabilities within the organization. Her leadership in this area ensures that P&G remains at the forefront of sustainable preservation practices.
Microbiology Quality Control
In 1994, Tanya De Sa contributed to the development and execution of a Microbiology Quality Control test method. This method has been used globally by P&G for over two decades, leading to substantial cost savings and ensuring the microbiological quality of products.
Industry Representation
Tanya De Sa represents Procter & Gamble on the Cosmetics Europe 'Product Preservation Expert Team' and the Cosmetics Toiletries Perfumery Association Microbiology Sub-committee. Her involvement in these industry bodies demonstrates her commitment to advancing microbiological standards in personal care and cosmetic products.