Non-GMO, organic food is picking up in popularity among consumers, with many food producers doing everything they can to ensure that they can apply the “certified organic” label to their products.
To meet organic standards for plant-based products, they have to be free of any GMO modifications, and specific pesticides & fertilizers may not be used. Livestock also have to be fed specific diets and meet several other requirements regarding immunizations, exercise time, and more.
Topics: Product Safety, X-Ray Inspection, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, Food Inspection
X-ray product inspection technology has advanced considerably since its initial inception. With the invention of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) technology, the capabilities of x-ray technology were greatly expanded. No longer were x-ray systems reliant on just a grayscale snapshot of product contents—they could analyze materials by their chemical composition.
Topics: X-Ray Inspection, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Technologi, detectable components
Every food manufacturer worries about contaminants in their products. Food safety incidents can create public relations nightmares that result in costly settlements, recalls, and loss of consumer confidence.
Topics: Product Safety, Product Inspection, Food Inspection, MDX
Food safety is an enormous concern for modern businesses. The reputation of your brand and the ability to make sales depends on how safe your products are.
Topics: Product Safety, X-Ray Inspection, Food Inspection, MDX
Earning a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification is a major milestone for any company in the food industry. Meeting the rigorous safety standard isn’t always easy, but the rewards are often well worth the effort.
Topics: Product Safety, Food Inspection, GFSI Audits
The Global Food Safety Initiative, or GFSI, imposes some strict compliance standards on companies wishing to be GFSI-certified.
A GFSI certification helps businesses prove that their food meets incredibly tough standards for safety and quality, opening new business opportunities and increasing consumer confidence. The question is, “Is your business ready for a GFSI audit?”
Topics: GFSI Audits
Meeting the requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI’s) optional certification can be very demanding. However, qualifying for GFSI certification can provide numerous benefits for businesses in the food industry, including:
Topics: X-Ray Inspection, Food Safety and Quality Inspection, GFSI Audits
Food safety and quality assurance are fundamental elements of success in modern markets. A single food safety incident can tarnish a company’s reputation, driving away business and crippling operations.
Topics: Product Quality, Food Inspection
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) technology is one of the best product inspection technologies for the meat production industry. This is a revolutionary technology that every raw meat producer should have on their production line.
Food safety is a major concern for businesses in all corners of the food industry. According to estimates by the Center for Disease Control, “each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases.”
