Metal detection and x-ray?inspection systems are tried,?tested and often mandatory?methods of reducing metallic?and high density food?contaminants. These inspection systems aren?t without their limitations however;?primarily the inability to detect nonmetallic?and low density contaminants?such as plastics,rubbers and fabrics.
FoodPro Manufacturing Ltd, part of Browns food group, are a leading ready meal manufacturer with over 30 years? experience and boast clients such as ASDA, Morrison?s, Iceland, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, NISA, P&H, Spar & Birdseye.
BST were an easy choice of partner, as we share a focus on both quality and innovation. Their energy and expertise continues to assist us in ground breaking new innovations.
February 2016 saw two very high profile product?recalls caused by plastic contamination. Firstly we had the extensive recall of Mars chocolate covering 55 countries caused by red plastic fragments, followed shortly by an Oatibix recall where pieces of blue rubber were found in the flakes.
BST have been working hard with our manufacturing partner to find a more cost effective foil core that?doesn?t sacrifice on detectability performance. We?re pleased to say that in 2016, we?ve cracked it!
From a legislative perspective, it is currently not a legal requirement for food processors to use detectable products. However, detectable products are covered by the same legislation as regular items that come into contact with food.
First formed in 1985, BST was quick to establish itself as a leading supplier and innovator in the production of products, materials and equipment for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Our range of metal detectable suction cups and retaining clips are designed to be metal detectable in case of accidental foreign body contamination, as well as a hard wearing and efficient method of getting your product out of the pan and on its way to packaging.