Posts tagged with: Food safety
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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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When must a conveyor belt be food approved?
I recently heard someone ask if a conveyor belt used for packaged foodstuffs must be food approved. This is a question that often arises, and so in today’s blog, I will try to provide some clarity.
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4 tips for preventive maintenance of conveyor belts
Preventive maintenance is important within all industries to reduce the risk of breakdowns. Conveyor belts are no exception. I regularly encourage customers to inspect their belts often in order to avoid problems in production and prevent unnecessary damage to their equipment.
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