Laboratory analysis at CLS to identify foreign bodies found in food and beverage products.
Laboratory analysis at CLS to identify foreign bodies found in food and beverage products.
Foreign body identification is the process of analysing unknown materials found in food products to determine their origin and composition. Foreign objects can include materials such as plastic, glass, metal, rubber, wood, or other contaminants that may enter food during production, processing, or packaging.
When a foreign body is discovered, laboratory analysis can help determine what the material is and where it may have originated from. Identifying the nature of the object is an important step in understanding how the contamination occurred.
Foreign body contamination is a serious concern in the food industry because it can pose risks to consumer safety and product quality. Identifying the material involved helps manufacturers investigate the source of contamination and determine whether the issue originated from raw materials, production equipment, packaging materials, or the production environment.
Accurate identification supports internal investigations and helps food producers implement corrective actions. This process also helps prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future by addressing the root cause of contamination.
CLS provides foreign body identification services for food and beverage manufacturers as part of food safety investigation and quality control programmes. Samples submitted for investigation are examined in the CLS laboratory using appropriate analytical techniques to determine the composition of the material.
Through detailed laboratory analysis and reporting, CLS helps food businesses identify contamination sources and support effective corrective actions. This service assists manufacturers in protecting product integrity and maintaining high food safety standards.
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