A new polyethylene film has been developed that can be detected by metal detectors, reducing the risk of contamination due to plastic equipment in food processing.
EU regulations require food processors to implement hazard analysis and critical control plan (HACCP) which include developing effective monitoring procedures at critical control points.
Processors are looking for materials that can be easily detected to reduce contamination risks. While many use all-metal equipment during processing, such as stainless steel spatulas, which can be easily detected if it falls into food, others use plastic components because they are cheaper, hygienic and lighter. These, however, are difficult to detect if they were to fall in the food and metal detectors are ineffective.
Equipment and parts that fall into food can damage equipment further along the processing line if undetected, as well as result in potential consumer injury.
A range of products have been developed that incorporate the new film including, scoops, scrapers, stirrers, shovels, buckets, cutters, knives, cups, clipboards, sticking plasters, earplugs and vinyl gloves. These films are available in red, green and yellow in addition to the standard blue.
13-Feb-24
Greetings I would like to learn more about this technology please. I have an invention idea in which I am looking for something much like what you are speaking of. Please contact me at either of the above sources if you would be willing to answer a few questions for me. Thank you so much for your time and your continued efforts in this field. Sincerely, JoeAnna Malone
14-Jul-19
This is air pollution - basically off gassing toxic chemicals. In the same way previously air fresheners did NOT neutralise smells but added to pollution of IAQ (indoor air quality) Thanks to chemicals like Dichlorobenzene, I now have organ damage, fragrance allergies etc.... so I suggest you run spectrum analysis to see exactly what is in the air and being given off by this.