Magnetic Separator Testing: Pull Test Or Gauss Test?

In light of FSMA, HAACP initiatives, and global standards like those put forth by BRC (British Retail Consortium), the importance of ensuring the performance of magnetic separation equipment goes without saying. What’s the right testing approach for your operation?

There are myriad good reasons to ensure the uninterrupted, optimal performance of magnetic separation units in your food production facility, not the least of which being the legislative requirements set forth by the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011. But, for decades before the federal government intervened, responsible food manufacturers have recognized the benefits of deploying magnetic separators at critical points in the production line. Long before the FSMA was passed, self-regulation led to the HAACP and BRC standards many have ascribed to. While the mitigation of metal contaminants is just one fundamental of those standards, the industry has accepted that properly functioning magnetic separation devices are a key component of food safety assurance and business continuity.