Minebea Intec offers custom solutions to meet food production challenges

The food industry has strict hygiene and product quality requirements which it expects food manufacturers to follow through the use of reliable and accurate technologies   

Leading global provider of weighing and inspection technologies, Minebea Intec offers customised solutions designed to meet food production challenges. According to reports by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the EU RAPEX database, foreign bodies in food account for up to 23% of all recalls in industrialised countries, depending on the region. 

Strict regulations such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), international standard (ISO) 22000 and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) have been implemented to ensure product quality and reduce significant risk, thereby preventing contamination along the entire production chain.

HACCP system

The HACCP system, which is used in the food industry worldwide, is a preventive management system for ensuring food safety and is considered a mandatory requirement for food production in the European Union (EU) and other countries around the world. Minebea Intec technologies, such as the Mitus metal detector, are ideally suited for monitoring and controlling such critical points. In addition to metal contaminant detection, Minebea Intec offers solutions with its X-ray inspection systems that detect not only metallic foreign bodies but also glass, stones, some plastics and bones. 

ISO 22000

The international standard ISO 22000 defines uniform requirements worldwide for management systems for food safety, covering all stages of food production from production to delivery. The precise and reliable weighing and inspection systems of Minebea Intec help food producers to meet the requirements of ISO 22000. These include dynamic checkweighers, which monitor product weight in real time during the production process. 

NSF certification

The NSF certification is an internationally recognised seal that ensures that production systems, such as weighing and inspection technologies, meet the highest hygiene and safety standards. This certification plays a particularly crucial role in the food industry, where strict regulations apply to avoid contamination and ensure compliance with hygiene requirements. The Weighing Platform MiNexx 3000 of Minebea Intec is NSF certified, which makes it particularly ideal for the food industry. Thanks to its hygienic design, it is easy to clean and thus minimises the risk of cross-contamination. 

In addition to installation, Minebea Intec experts ensure to provide comprehensive service and support to enable smooth and efficient production. This helps food producers to shift their focus from crisis management to boosting sales.