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  Food processors the world over are facing stricter and stricter restrictions in the form of international regulations and compliance. This is a fact that contributes to the betterment of a healthy globe, but it also comes with a tight learning curve for processors. You see, as technology evolves and more and more facilities are making use of autonomous components for faster production times, these new pieces of equipment must be tested and confirmed as being ‘ food-grade ’ first, and only contain materials and finishes that have been  deemed safe for use  in the food industry. This means that materials, such as food-grade stainless steel, will also be put to the test during audit-time – and if they don ’ t fit the bill to the letter, it could mean very bad news for the producer.  So, if you work in food production or are part of a team that designs equipment for the industry, it ’ s high time that you educate yourself on the potential compliance headaches that can ...

  For sanitary food handling applications, stainless steel is a popular material choice. Not only can food-grade stainless steel stand up to punishing temperatures that would melt plastic, the material’s protective oxide layer helps prevent the formation of rust that could contaminate foodstuffs. But, as with any material, there are a few things that you should know about food-grade stainless steel before you implement it in your production process. 1: The Steel’s Finish Can Affect its Suitability for Food Processing Stainless steel is famous for being able to resist corrosion, but just because the surface of the steel looks shiny and smooth doesn’t mean that it’s food-grade. To meet key sanitary standards, the finish of the steel MUST eliminate any surfaces that could result in bacterial growth while being easy to clean/sanitize. Here, processes such as electropolishing are favored over manually grinding down surfaces. The reason for this is that electropolishing strips away the s...