Since food safety is one of the most critical responsibilities for any food processing facility, performing regular and rigorous food safety audits is an essential safeguard.

In an industry where foreign matter contamination can result in severe health consequences and damage to a brand’s reputation, it’s essential that every business takes this process seriously.

Especially since external auditors can arrive unannounced. Depending on your location and your business sector, an external food safety audit can be anywhere from every six months to every two years. So, you need to be ready.

By conducting regular internal audits, businesses can maintain compliance with stringent food safety standards, protect consumers from harm and help to ensure there are no issues when the external auditors arrive.

So, let’s explore the importance of good food safety audits and take a step-by-step guide to conducting yours smoothly and effectively.

Why food safety audits are essential

Food safety audits are

The history of food safety has been one of manufacturers versus contaminants. As such, food hygiene has always been a crucial concern in food manufacturing. Since your products are going to be eaten or drunk by customers, you have to ensure the user will come to no harm.

The methods used to ensure food safety have evolved significantly over time. From the early days of basic hygiene to today’s highly-regulated and technology-based systems, the journey of food safety reflects the growing complexity of our food supply chain.

As our understanding of contamination risks has deepened, so too has our commitment to ensuring that the food reaching consumers is free from harm.

The introduction and evolution of detection technologies, such as metal detectors and X-ray systems, revolutionised food safety practices and are now essential tools in protecting both consumers and brands.

So, let’s explore the evolution of food safety, focusing on how metal detectors and X-ray machines have transformed the

Before processed, packaged and manufactured food goods arrive on consumers' plates, they undergo stringent processing workflows and regulations to ensure safety. Like a knife and fork, safety and tasty should always go hand in hand.

However, as history has shown, breakdowns in these processes can sometimes result in food products becoming contaminated. The last thing any food manufacturer wants is for a foreign object to find its way into a product. After all, physical contaminants not only threaten consumer safety but can trigger widespread product recalls, resulting in costly business disruptions.

To help mitigate these risks, our food safety experts have identified the six most common physical contaminants found in food processing and outlined how you can safeguard your products against them. 

#1 Metal contaminants

Metal contamination is a significant concern in food processing, often originating from the very equipment which is processing the food. Machinery, cutting tools and utensils

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Detectamet, the global leader in Metal Detectable & X-Ray Visible safety products, proudly announces the launch of its refreshed brand identity. The same trusted safety solutions, now with a bold new look. After all, precision-engineered products deserve a precision-engineered brand.

A fresh look, same precision

Detectamet’s brand refresh reflects the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of food safety innovation. The new identity, featuring a modernised logo and the introduction of the tagline ‘Safety You Detect’, reinforces the company’s dedication to providing high-quality, reliable safety solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide. 

“As leaders in Metal Detectable & X-Ray Visible food safety solutions, we’ve refreshed to reflect what matters most to us - product innovation and customer care,” says Sean Smith, CEO of Detectamet. “This brand refresh is our way of honouring that trust and renewing

World Food Safety Day comes just once a year. Like your food processing business though, we at Detectamet know that food safety is a challenge every day! 

In this article, we take a look at the history of World Food Safety Day, the importance of food safety and critical steps your business can take today to secure a safer tomorrow.

The History Of World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 and is celebrated every June 7th. This important observance was initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to draw global attention to the health consequences and economic impact of unsafe food. The day serves as a reminder of the critical need to ensure food safety and highlights the benefits that flow from safe food - public health, economic prosperity and sustainable development.

Food Safety For Consumers

For consumers, World Food Safety Day emphasises the importance of the food they

Detectamet Unveils Innovative Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible Tote Bin Covers

In a significant innovation for food safety and compliance, Detectamet is proud to introduce its newest addition to the detectable product family: Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible Tote Bin Covers.

Designed with the high standards of food safety and quality control in mind, these covers are designed to transform hygiene and safety in food processing environments.

The new Detectamet Tote Bin Covers are engineered for use with standard 200/300 litre (400lb./600lb.) tote bins, also known as Eurobins or Dump Buggies. These covers are crafted from food-grade, detectable materials that ensure a snug fit and minimise the risk of contamination - vital for maintaining purity in food production processes.

Here at Detectamet, we are deeply committed to ensuring the utmost food safety. As we like to say: food safe is food smart.

Of course, navigating the complex maze of rules and regulations can be daunting, especially when each food processing operation has unique processes and challenges of its own. 

Recognising this, we've dedicated ourselves to developing practical, innovative solutions tailored to these diverse needs. Food safety in the food processing industry is not just a requirement; it's a responsibility. A single lapse can lead to expensive recalls, significant harm to a brand’s reputation and an erosion of customer trust. 

In this high-stakes environment, metal detectable gloves from Detectamet have emerged as a revolutionary solution, offering an added layer of protection and peace of mind. To assist you in enhancing your food safety protocols, we've compiled ten essential (finger) tips.

They are part of our comprehensive strategy to safeguard your products, your customers and

Detectamet, a global leader in metal detectable and x-ray food safety solutions, proudly announces its triumph at the 44th SOFHT Annual Lecture, Lunch & Awards 2023. 

The company's Metal Detectable Nitrile Gloves secured the prestigious title of ‘Best New Product’. The Nitrile Gloves clinched the top spot at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Awards in London.

A spokesperson for SOFHT underscored how this showcased the gloves' profound impact on the food safety landscape:

"Detectamet Detectable Products wins Best New Product/Service at the 2023 SOFHT Awards. Their innovative Metal Detectable Nitrile glove has taken the industry by storm, becoming their most successful product in twenty years. Well done Detectamet!"

The company’s founder, Sean Smith, described this win as “testament to our company’s commitment to advancing food safety standards”.

He continued: “Against the backdrop of evolving industry demands, we've crafted a product that doesn't just meet but exceeds expectations.

Detectamet, best known for their metal detectable products, are delighted to launch their range of new blue metal detectable disposable nitrile gloves. These gloves are latex-free, powder-free and EU & FFDCA food-contact approved – perfect for food handling in processing environments. Manufactured from 100% metal detectable nitrile, any part of the glove can be detected by detection inspection systems. Being blue in colour, these gloves are easily distinguishable in a food processing environment. They’re ambidextrous for quick selection, and available in 3 sizes.

Detectamet CEO Sean Smith is proud of their latest product launch, adding: “thanks to Detectamet’s 5 locations: UK, Germany, USA, Canada and Australia – the global distribution of this product to our customers will happen very quickly. We’ve had requests for a detectable disposable nitrile glove for a number of years, so we’re delighted to finally launch this range after significant investment in the research & development of

Best Company Award Win for Detectamet

Detectamet, a world leading manufacturer of food safety products, are delighted to announce their success at a recent Food Hygiene & Technology Awards in London, seeing off competition to receive the prestigious Best Company (over 10 employees) award for 2022 from food writer Matthew Fort.

Detectamet’s food-safe metal & X-ray detectable products are designed to reduce the risk of foreign matter contamination in food and pharmaceutical processing environments, helping to protect manufacturers against expensive and damaging product recalls.