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Safety in pet food production Safety in pet food production By Miriam Krechlok, Segment Marketing Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection I


n today’s pet-centric world, where our furry companions are considered family, pet owners expect top-notch quality and safety of their pets’ food. In


a recent survey, 99% viewed their pet as part of the family.


Pet food manufacturers understand the importance of meeting these high standards whilst safeguarding their brand reputation. For that, they rely on advanced product inspection technologies, tailored to the unique challenges of pet food production   pet food, for example. Product inspection technologies


streamline production, ensuring that each   detecting contaminants and facilitating compliance with regulatory standards, these technologies help manufacturers reduce costly recalls and uphold brand integrity.


Product safety and quality assurance Safety is paramount in pet food production, mirroring the stringent regulations and compliance rules governing human food. Product inspection technologies, including metal and x-ray inspection solutions, are instrumental in identifying foreign objects,   that each batch of wet pet food meets the highest safety standards. Moreover, product inspection equipment is designed to operate in harsh environments and withstand rigorous washdown processes, minimising  conducting thorough quality assurance   safe and reliable products to pet owners worldwide.


Label integrity and compliance Product inspection technologies with vision inspection help manufacturers maintain label integrity by detecting defects such as misprints, smudges or inaccuracies on labels, too. This not only enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the product but also meets regulatory compliance by accurately displaying crucial information that includes


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ingredient lists, nutritional facts and  inspection systems into production processes, manufacturers can uphold their commitment to quality and transparency, fostering trust among consumers and meeting regulatory standards with precision 


Product conformity Austria-based Pro Pet, a renowned manufacturer of premium cat and dog  hygienic design solutions play in pet food manufacturing.





Pet’s processes. “Weight is always an issue for us. Fluctuations inevitably arise during the  chambers – and these can also vary from one product batch to the next. That’s why  the entire production line. The challenge is to optimise how processes are controlled  also ensuring that none of the products    Mettler-Toledo provide us with important data for quality control and potential process optimisations – be it quantities, belt speeds,


  “The x-rays give us a high degree of certainty when it comes to counting    “If the minimum weight is not reached, the   Since 2019, Pro Pet has been recording, monitoring and documenting the production data provided by inspection systems using Mettler-Toledo ProdX. In real time, ProdX monitors and reports on all production parameters such as quantities, weight and batch information, all data records on the quantity and cause of rejected product units, as well as any data relating to the control and performance tests of the inspection systems. The documentation requirements for audits are highly automated, saving both time and money.  we could only dream of when we were   auditor prefers not to receive manual records  all the data relevant to the audit, read out directly from the machine, is of a completely  


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