Components made with LATI MDT compounds to ensure food safety, magnetic detectability, and contamination prevention
Food Contact, Magnetically Detectable
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Contamination Prevention in Food Processing

In the food sector, product safety is an absolute priority.
A contaminated food recall can have devastating consequences: economic damage, reputational crisis, and legal repercussions that can compromise the entire production chain.

One of the most difficult risks to control is the presence of plastic foreign bodies in finished products. Small chips or fragments from tools, utensils, or production line components can contaminate food and beverages without being detected either visually or by traditional magnetic systems.

To eliminate this risk, many companies adopt detectable plastic materials, specifically developed for traceability through metal detectors or X-rays, ensuring complete quality control throughout the production process.

PROHACCP and LATI: Partnership for Food Safety

The Polish company PROHACCP, specialized in food sector safety solutions, manufactures tools and accessories compliant with the most stringent international standards, including:

  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points),
  • BRC (British Retail Consortium),
  • IFS (International Featured Standards).

Their catalog includes technical items made with detectable compounds, such as:

  • pens, highlighters, and inspection kits,
  • containers and closure clips,
  • tapes and label holders,
  • cutters, hinges, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

All these components are molded with reinforced and magnetically traceable plastic materials, designed to ensure strength, hygiene, and consistent detectability even after long usage cycles.

LATI MDT Compounds: Traceability and Reliability in Food Processes

To meet the sector’s safety requirements, LATI Industria Termoplastici has developed the MDT – Magnetically Detectable Thermoplastics line, a range of detectable compounds for the food industry designed for injection molding of tools, components, and accessories.

Main Characteristics of MDT Compounds

Properties Description Benefits
Magnetic and X-ray detectability Presence of conductive and metallic fillers dispersed in the polymer matrix Immediate identification of fragments during quality controls
Food compatibility Formulations compliant with HACCP standards Safety and traceability in sensitive production environments
Wide polymer base Available in ABS, HDPE, PP, PA, PPS and other engineering polymers Adaptability to various applications and mechanical requirements
Mechanical and thermal resistance Excellent balance between rigidity and resilience High performance even in intensive processes
Customizable coloring Standard food-grade blue or other colors upon request Easy visual identification and department coding

These materials maintain high dimensional stability and chemical resistance, even in contact with detergents or disinfectants used for plant cleaning.

Active Safety and Certified Quality

The use of detectable compounds for the food industry drastically reduces the risk of physical contamination and ensures compliance with international safety protocols.
Unlike conventional plastics, LATI MDT materials allow detection of even millimeter-sized fragments through standard metal detector or X-ray checks, preventing costly product recalls.

Thanks to their mechanical and thermal resistance, these compounds can be used in tools subject to impacts, stress, and repeated sanitization cycles, maintaining unchanged magnetic traceability over time.

Operational Advantages of LATI MDT Compounds

  • Constant magnetic detectability throughout the component’s entire service life.
  • Certified safety for HACCP, BRC, and IFS environments.
  • Superior mechanical and chemical resistance compared to standard plastics.
  • Compatibility with injection molding processes and reusable tool production.
  • Reduction of non-compliance costs and product recalls.

Typical Applications

The LATI MDT compounds are used in various areas of food production and packaging:

  • manual tools and processing line components,
  • supports, guides, and protections,
  • inspection devices and measuring instruments,
  • fasteners, hinges, and handles.

Thanks to their versatility and traceability, these materials support the implementation of a proactive contamination prevention system in compliance with global food safety standards.

Conclusion

Discover the complete range of LATI MDT detectable compounds for the food industry, designed to ensure safety, reliability, and traceability at every production stage.
Learn more at www.lati.com.

FAQ – Detectable Compound for Food Industry

  1. What does “detectable compound” mean?
    It’s a plastic material formulated to be detected by metal detectors or X-rays, even when fragmented into small parts.
  2. In which applications are MDT compounds used?
    In tools, components, and devices for food production lines, where contamination must be completely prevented.
  3. Which polymers can be made detectable?
    The most common are ABS, PP, PA, PPS, and HDPE, selected based on the application’s mechanical and chemical resistance requirements.