Food manufacture

Foreign Body Detection

Duration: approximately 3 hours self-paced

Understanding the importance of foreign body detection and identifying the different ways to detect them in a food product is explained within this course. Validated by Occupational Awards Ltd.

£49.99

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If you would like to purchase a course for multiple people, please contact us on 01287 640062 or info@foodsphere.co.uk so we can process a bulk course order for you.

What will the course cover?

Define what a foreign body is
Understand the importance of detection equipment testing and how and when it should be performed
State how detection equipment should be used
Recognise when and where detection equipment should be used
Describe what to do if the detection equipment fails during testing
Recognise the function and use of filters and sieves for foreign body detection

Describe the function and use of metal detectors and x-ray equipment for foreign body detection
Explain the types of metal detector and x-ray system
State the key points included in a metal detector and x-ray equipment procedure
Identify the function and use of magnets for foreign body detection
Summarise the function and use of optical sorting equipment for foreign body detection
Summarise the importance of container cleanliness in foreign body detection