Posts tagged with: Food safety
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Solve the struggles of sanitation with a multipronged approach
According to research from Ohio State University, the cost of foodborne illness in the U.S. including lost productivity, medical costs and economic losses may be as high as $93.2 billion[1].
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Case study – Food belt’s superb release properties minimize sticky residue
Food producers today face a vast range of challenges. Not only must they comply with increasingly stringent food safety requirements,
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How reinforcement solves a key challenge of monolithic conveyor belt designs
Often referred to as “solid” or “food-safe” belts, monolithic belts are made of a single material, typically thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
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The seven benefits of plastic modular belts in industrial freezer applications
Pizzas, snacks, ready meals, meat, fish and chicken – all these food conveying applications need belts that not only work in a freezing environment, but can also move product reliably from room temperature to -30° C (or below).
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Are HACCP rules applicable to conveyor belts?
Since Habasit does not work with foodstuff in our manufacturing process, food regulations do not apply to our products, nevertheless, we are constantly aware of these considerations on behalf of our customer.
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Do I need an FDA statement or a Declaration of Compliance?
I am often requested to send a customer an FDA statement for a particular belt. Although this is not a form used in Europe, the confusion is understandable.
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Declaration of Compliance – what information is obligatory?
According to the European Framework Regulation EC 1935/2004 on all food contact materials, suppliers of conveyor belts for the food industry should provide customers with a Declaration of Compliance (DoC) in order to confirm that their products comply with the applicable European directives.
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Habasit meets EU hygiene requirements for food conveyor belts
All belt material intended to come into contact with food must meet certain EU requirements. Habasit stays informed of all current protocols concerning food conveyor and processing belts.
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