Food Industry News

Food safety audits are a critical part of maintaining high standards in the food production industry. They are not only about ticking boxes for compliance but ensuring that your processes, facilities, and people are working in harmony to protect consumers and uphold the reputation of your business. With increasing scrutiny on traceability, hygiene, ...

The Vital Role of Detectable Products in Preventing Food Recalls In the ever-evolving landscape of the food production industry, preserving consumable safety is paramount. Over the last two decades, approximately 10% of food recalls have been linked to foreign materials, with plastic fragments amongst the top contributors. These incidents not ...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If 2020 showed us anything it?s that we never know what?s coming around the corner. It?s shown us that we need to be as prepared as possible for what may lie ahead, whether it be new legislation, technological advancement, or disaster (such as a global pandemic).     ...

Foodex has been postponed as the UK braces itself for a potential ban on large scale events due to the coronavirus outbreak. The biennial event was due to take place from 30 March to 1 April at the NEC. Organiser William Reed said that the show will move to 12-14 April 2021 to coincide with the running its other food shows next year. The ...

BST are pleased to state that all of our detectable pens conform to the new BRC Issue 8?Clause 4.9.6.2 requirement.

It is recommended that end users test any detectable product and fragments of it on their inspection system prior to introducing the product in production areas.

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.

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.

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.

Paterson will tell delegates at today?s Oxford Farming Conference how 24% of all food eaten in the UK is imported.