Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 22 2019 | Page 27

Globalization of food trade networks has driven the need for international food safety standards such as the Global Red Meat Standard (GRMS). Retailer Codes of Practice, local legislation and trade associations such as the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) add further complexity. Bradley continues: “With added regional complexities to food safety standards, it is important that appropriate product inspection equipment is installed across all critical control points. Not only to ensure that all standards are met, but to further reduce product waste.” A robust product inspection program could include equipment at each of these production stages: Front-end inspection enables early detection of contaminants before value is added, whilst also protecting equipment Maintaining a hygienic production line Protecting your brand further down the production line – ideal Meat, poultry and seafood manufacturers Food contamination can have disastrous have to meet stringent hygiene standards consequences for manufacturers. Not to ensure both food safety and food only by putting consumers in danger, but In-process inspection minimizes product quality. also by the impact this can have on their waste and enables potential product The risk of biological contamination in for detecting needles in meat products or fish hooks in seafood for example. re-work before further value is added, brand and reputation. facilities that process animal proteins Manufacturers rely on high performing can be reduced by using equipment product inspection equipment to designed to support demanding hygiene ensure their products are free from End of line inspection delivers peace procedures. contamination and remain consistently of mind that there is no further risk of All METTLER TOLEDO Safeline metal reducing production costs and product waste. foreign body contamination, ensuring safe and of a high quality for consumers. detection systems are designed and With METTLER TOLEDO Safeline’s constructed for operation in harsh Profile Advantage detecting up to 50 environments, with the metal detectors percent smaller irregular-shaped metal Whilst ensuring that all products comply themselves sealed to IP69K and beyond. contaminants than traditional metal with food safety standards, operator Bradley adds however, “The metal only perfect product leaves the production facility. safety is equally important. To protect operators during production and support safe maintenance practices, attention must be paid to every detail of the design of the metal detection system. This includes shatterproof round-edge guards, safety valves and guarded in-feed and out-feed rollers that remove the risk of finger traps. Bradley concludes: “Our systems are designed to comply with globally- detector is only part of the story. The product handling system is also extremely important and we design bespoke solutions for customers. detectors, there is only one clear choice for food processing companies in the meat, poultry and seafood industry. For more information, visit www.mt.com/md-profileadvantage Designs often include open angle-iron frame construction, specialist hygienic feet, ultra-hygienic transport belts supplied with sealed edges and welded joints, and belt lifters to allow cleaning to be carried out quickly and more importantly, effectively. recognized and accepted electrical and mechanical worker health and safety standards and we produce full risk assessments for every system we supply.” FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 27