Most consumers blindly trust food companies to provide them with clean and disease-free goods. However, the horsemeat scandal helped to highlight the need for better quality control testing. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the ways in which those firms work to provide the best products. As we’ve seen over the last couple of years, their methods aren’t always effective. Even so, the information on this page should offer insight into the food on your plate. It should help you to understand whether or not you should trust the food manufacturers who fill your cupboards.

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Advanced testing technologies

The bulk of food specialists operating in the UK now utilise technology to assess their produce. The manager of Calibre Control International Ltd claims the industry is safer than ever before for that reason. Firms can hire or purchase testing equipment designed for a whole host of different purposes. They can test daily, gains, meat products and more. There are also devices for disease testing and DNA analysis. Indeed, it should become easy to spot any dodgy ingredients if those firms make good use of the tech. However, some of them are yet to jump on the bandwagon and employ the latest advances. That is something that should change in 2016.

Improved storage facilities

Some of the biggest food producers in the country have now improved their storage facilities. Government investigators highlighted issues relating to hazardous chemicals and their proximity to fresh produce. Their report suggested that keeping a large distance between ingredients and chemicals is essential. That is why industry-related businesses now invest thousands in keeping everything separated. Again, that is something we should see happening more frequently as we move through 2016. Adequate storage can also help food products to remain edible for longer. That means consumers shouldn’t have to throw as much in the bin as they do at the moment.

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Better building design and equipment layout

Companies operating in the food industry are also looking into improved building designs. Official bodies have highlighted concerns relating to equipment layout during the last few years too. They believe it’s possible to avoid issues by limiting travel distances for food products in factories. The experts are probably right because it would mean the chances of contamination would decrease. Also, the location of plants has become a hot topic. There are some large establishments near to waste disposal sites and other dangerous areas. While people take precautions, it would appear the government is encouraging business owners to move.

Now you know about some of the measures taken to keep your food safe, you can breathe a sigh of relief. There are no guarantees when it comes to the quality of products you buy from the supermarket. However, it’s clear to see that most brands are working hard to improve the situation. People who become ill after eating food products should follow the instructions on the packaging. You can also get in touch with your local environmental health team. Just don’t ignore the issue because things will never get better.

 

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