Detectable Blue
The presence of foreign bodies in food is the primary cause of consumer complaints that can lead to the recall of all products. The first step in food safety control methods is to identify these possible and dangerous foreign bodies. These codies may cause an illness or injury due to lack of control .
Every solid body must therefore be easily detectable, either by visual control for operators or by automated visual detection in large operations. These include X-rays, HSI hyperspectral imaging systems, 2D and 3D optical vision, colour contrast detectors, OpenCV-Python software application, and hue, saturation and brightness (HSB) colour perception.
The absence of blue in foods makes this colour the standard for detection. This means for food safety, any item that is brought into the manufacturing areas has to be accounted for. For this reason all of the NSF products are manufactured as DETECT BLUE® equipment. This means all removable bodies such a capsules, caps, covers, diffusers, nozzles and extenders with associated risk are coloured blue.
The means this meets the HACCP, BRC Review 8 and IFS control methods that are required for food manufacturing.
Food Safety
iBiotec manufactures NSF Approved products in the following categories:
- Cleaning degreasing solvents
- Cleaning detergents
- Lubrication and maintenance oils
- Penetrating fluid
- Release agents
- Technical greases
NSF Approvals
iBiotec products are approved under the various NSF categories:
- H1 - lubricants: usable in food manufacturing areas. Used as anti-corrosion agents, non-stick seals on tank closures, lubricants for materials located in areas of potential contact with food.
- K1 - solvents: usable outside the food manufacturing areas (the vapours must not enter the manufacturing area) to degrease materials (e.g. conveyor rollers, other mechanical maintenance, etc.) used in manufacturing areas.
- A1 - cleaners: usable in food manufacturing areas. Usable as general cleaning detergent on all surfaces. A rinse with drinking water is necessary after use.
Please contact Orana Technologies for samples or a representative to assist with on-site trials, or for more information see https://ibiotec.com.au/nsf-certified-products/