In the meat and sausage industry there are numerous challenges to be mastered with regard to foreign bodies. Based on the current state of knowledge, it can certainly be said that these sectors of industry have the greatest risk of foreign material inclusions and are with regard to the operati onal environment among the most demanding.
Consumers expect safe and high quality food Safe food has to be pure and must not endanger their health. This is one of the most important equirements for the food industry. There is a difference between biological hazards, chemical hazards and physical hazards. Physical hazards, such as foreign bodies, entail a wide variety of materials and can lead to injuries in mouth and throat or even suffocation.

However, the probability of foreign bodies can never be excluded during production. Machine wear and personal belongings
of staff are only two of the possible sources. Most retail chains require corresponding certification from suppliers A decisive criterion is the detection and separation of metals, foreign bodies and quality defects. Whether HACCP analyses,
food standards such as IFS and BRC or specifications from large retail chains: in order to remain competitive, meat processing companies need to obtain certifications, undergo audits, fulfill legal requirements and must at the same time comply with specific customer requirements.

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