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As part of your inspection system's safety, regular testing is important to verify the metal detector or X-ray is correctly detecting. Quality test pieces are crucial to check the machine is finding the contaminant sizes it is expected to find, so compliance and set standards are achieved.

When a line inspecting packaged product frequently switches product, the optional Barcode Scanner for the IQ4 Metal Detector Series is the perfect accessory for quickly and accurately identifying the product.

When selecting a metal detector, you want to make the right choice for your business and maximise the return on the investment.

Loma takes a look at the FDA's 21CFR Part 11 compliance guideline to see what it means and how it is increasingly relevant to Pharmaceutical production.

The ideal location to inspect for contaminants within your food production line depends on numerous factors including; what foreign contaminants you are looking to detect, where the highest risk of contamination might occur and the application. Here we look at bulk and free flowing applications.

With the added pressure of Covid-19, many manufacturing businesses have had to re-prioritise their procedures and practices. With these challenges, it is as critical as ever before to not neglect your inspection equipment. 

Within the food industry, Convenience Food, ‘Ready to Eat’, or ‘Food To Go’ are some of the fastest growing sectors worldwide. With consumers living increasingly busy lifestyles, the demand for fast, fresh and healthy food is ever growing.  Also, food tastes are changing, due to world travel and the growing popularity in experiencing different cooking styles.