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Practical engineering knowledge, guidance and resources for people working in UK food manufacturing.
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Metal Detection and X-ray: Engineering’s Role in Foreign-Body Control
What engineering must get right on metal detectors and X-ray systems in UK food factories: installation, fail-safe rejects, testing, maintenance and evidence for BRCGS and customer audits.
Engineering Readiness for Food-Safety Audits
A practical engineering checklist for demonstrating controlled maintenance, hygienic repairs and equipment integrity during customer or certification audits.
Temporary Engineering Repairs: Control Them or They Become Permanent
A disciplined approach to temporary repairs in food manufacturing, including risk assessment, identification, inspection and permanent close-out.
Hygienic Design and Maintainability: Engineering for Both
Why equipment that is difficult to clean or maintain will eventually create reliability and food-safety compromises, and what to challenge during design review.
