In the field of food safety, preventing contamination from foreign objects is critical. Detectable products are a key tool for complying with HACCP, BRC and IFS, standards, as they enable the rapid detection of potential contaminants within the production line.
- Office supplies: pens, markers, paper clips
- Personal protective equipment: gloves, aprons, bandages
- Cleaning equipment: brushes, brooms, dustpans
- Knives and cutting tools with detectable blades
- Test pieces for metal detectors and X-ray systems
- Consumables: labels, card holders, etc.
Most detectable products, such as those from PROHACCP, are made with metallic powder or fibers embedded in their material. These can be effectively detected by metal detectors, which remain the most reliable method for identifying foreign bodies made of plastic or rubber.
In contrast, X-ray systems have clear limitations when it comes to detecting small plastic fragments impregnated with metallic elements, as the material may not sufficiently stand out from the food mass in the radiograph.
Furthermore, detection capability also depends on the size του ξένου αντικειμένου. of the foreign object. For example, while detectable gloves contain metallic material, very small detached pieces below a certain size may not be detected.
In addition to technological control, the bright colors of detectable products (usually blue or green) facilitate visual detection by employees, as these colors do not naturally occur in food. Thus, even if an object is not picked up by machines, it can be spotted in time by staff.
Using detectable products is not a routine procedure — it is a preventive measure of critical importance. If a foreign object is found in a product that has reached the end customer, the consequences for the company can be severe: product recalls, loss of trust, and brand damage.
Using certified, detectable tools and consumables offers additional safety, supports traceability, and strengthens the overall reliability of the production process.
Technolinks Packaging collaboration with PROHACCP brings high-quality detectable products to the Greek market, fully compliant with the requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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