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Metal Detector Validation Questions for Personnel

by Neil Leitch, from the Community

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This template guides authorized personnel through metal detector validation on food production lines. It covers pre start checks, air pressure and photogate tests, product change and learning procedures, hourly checks for reject bin and belt stop detectors, and the proper use of test pucks. It outlines actions for failed tests, quarantine and rescreening, reject handling, key control, documentation, and reporting to QHSE to maintain safe food compliance.

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Pre-Start Checklist for Slicer Bagging Area

This daily pre-start checklist for the packing area guides teams through safety, quality, and compliance checks across slicers, baggers, checkweighers, and metal detection. It covers guard integrity, emergency stop function, lockout tags, slip and trip hazards, sanitation, bin status, and equipment cleanliness. Includes a metal detector fail-safe challenge test with reject confirmation, air pressure isolation, search head failure, backup sensor, and photoelectric cell checks to confirm line stop and reject performance. Capture photos, record findings and actions, and complete supervisor sign-off before production.

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Metal Detector Record - Packaging CCP #3

This HACCP-focused template helps food and beverage teams document Packaging CCP #3 metal detector checks. Capture product details, detector location, and verify 7.0 mm ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel test rods across left, right, and center positions. Includes guidance to test at least every 2 hours, hold product after failed checks, and notify QC and supervisors. Bilingual prompts (English/Spanish), verification sign-off, notes, and record review sections are included, plus a revision log.

by Guadalupe Gastelum, from the Community

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Metal Detection Verification Checklist

Use this F-097 Metal Detection Verification checklist to verify food production metal detectors at start-up, product changeovers, after sensitivity adjustments, when metal is detected, end of day, and at least every 2 hours. Record detector program, product code, test pieces used for ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel, and whether the product package was tested for verification. Document results, false reads, and any corrective and preventive actions, with management review and references to corrective action reports. Supports HACCP, GMP, and quality assurance in food processing facilities.

by Mariia Melnychuk, from the Community

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Production Line Inspection Checklist

This production line inspection template helps food processing teams verify line cleanliness, packaging controls, metal detection security, and GMP adherence. It covers checks for debris, damage to utensils and hard plastic, temporary repairs, chemical control, locked and clean reject bins, storage of test packs, memory tests at shift start and end, Clean As You Go, correct packaging, tray and box condition, floor hygiene, and water bottle storage. Use it to drive compliance, reduce risk, and improve audit readiness.

by ISS Technical, from the Community

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