Safety
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SteriTouch® antibacterial / antimicrobial - how does it work and does it protect against Coronavirus?
Article courtesy of Radical Materials What is SteriTouch® antibacterial / antimicrobial and how does it work? The antibacterial/antimicrobial surface protection uses innovative technology that harnesses the natural sterilising properties of silver. This protection is permanently embedded into several BST products and will not wear off over time. Silver has been used for centuries for its natural Read More -
The BST DetectaPen Range is Fully Compliant with BRC Issue 8
Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8 Clause 4.9.6.2 states "Pens used in open product areas shall be controlled to minimise risk of physical contamination (e.g designed without small parts and detectable by foreign body detection equipment)" BST are pleased to state that all our detectable pens conform to this requirement. The BST Detectapen® features a polypropylene co-polymer body and core which are met Read More -
A case study on controlling foreign body contamination – with Freaks of Nature
BST Detectable Products & Freaks of Nature discuss the importance of controlling foreign body contamination Freaks of Nature, based in Ossett (West Yorkshire), launched their plant based desserts with Tesco in April 2017 to huge success. Their delicious desserts, which include ‘Mango Fandango’, ‘Cocoa Loco’ and the new ‘Strawberry Blonde’ and ‘Choc & Awe’ Cheesecakes Read More -
What’s the minimum size of broken detectable plastic that can be detected with a metal detector?
There is no straight forward answer to this question, as the answer is dependent on a) the type of plastic used in the detectable product b) the type of metal detector used to inspect the food and c) the type of food being processed. Each of the above three factors can affect the probability of Read More -
A case study on the development and use of new food grade detectable ID tags - for FoodPro Manufacturing Ltd
FoodPro Manufacturing Ltd, part of Browns food group, are a leading ready meal manufacturer with over 30 years’ experience and boast clients such as ASDA, Morrison’s, Iceland, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, NISA, P&H, Spar & Birdseye. Their range of products include frozen traditional, Indian, Italian and Chinese meals, as well as deserts. Their state of the Read More -
Can I get a discount?
Large food groups and resellers/stockists may qualify for discounted pricing. Please speak to a member of our team for more details. -
Do you offer free carriage?
Absolutely! All orders over £400 net value qualify for free UK delivery. -
Do you work with distributors and resellers?
Absolutely! Around 60% of our turnover is through overseas exports to key distribution partners. We also work with selected UK based resellers and stockists. If you wish to work with BST or stock our items please send an email to [email protected] -
Can you make bespoke products for my factory?
Absolutely! Our company has a strong engineering heritage and we have great relations with material compounders, machiners, moulders, extruders and assemblers across the UK. We stock granule and sheet food grade detectable materials at our Doncaster HQ ready to despatch to the appropriate processor at short notice. Our experienced team members are available to visit Read More -
Can I open an account?
Absolutely! Please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll send you an application form. We will carry out a credit check on your company before confirming your account status and credit limit. Once your account is approved we can also set up an account on our website for you to order quickly and easily with Read More