MoreFDA-compliant Eriez PolyMag additives impart metal detectability, X-ray contrast and magnetic susceptibility into plastic moldings to protect consumers from plastic-contaminated food products. Masterbatch PolyMag additives can be incorporated in returnable plastic containers, pallets, scoops, scrappers, O-rings, gaskets, conveyor belting, drive belting, bucket elevators and more; the masterbatch pellets are available with various carrier resins including ethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, nylon, acetal and a flexible elastomer. PolyMag powders can be used for special compounding needs or in foam, thermoset rubber and liquid raw materials. The additives are typically included at 10% to 20% loadings in moldings and extrusions. FDA has offered a favorable opinion of the additives per CTS 75807.
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The Food Defense Strategy Exchange (FDSE) is a forum for food defense professionals to interact and share their knowledge and experiences. At the most recent FDSE, a poll of attendees revealed that approximately two-thirds were either re-evaluating their existing food defense plan, or implementing new food defense plans. In this podcast, Don Hsieh, Director of Commercial and Industrial Marketing at Tyco Integrated Security, discusses this topic and other findings from the exchange, and offers some best practices to proactively protect a company’s brand from food adulteration.
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