Avoid Contaminations with Our Detectable Pens and Pencils.
Designed for use in food production, our pens and pencils are detectable to prevent contamination. Choose from a range of colours and styles and keep your food production processes safe and efficient.
Production Without Compromise with Our Detectable Pens and Pencils
Our detectable pens and pencils are specifically designed for use in food production. Learn more about our products below.
What Does the Term “Detectable” Mean?
The term detectable means identifiable or locatable. Pens and pencils with this feature are quickly and reliably detected by detection systems through the use of special plastics. This is particularly important in the food industry to ensure that no foreign objects end up in food, which could lead to consumer injuries or costly recalls.
What Are Detectable Pens?
Our detectable pens, mechanical pencils, and touchscreen pens can be detected and reliably located by detectors if they enter the production process.
Why and Where Are Detectable Pens and Pencils Needed?
Detectable pens and pencils are mainly used in the food industry, food production, and food processing.
They are also used in companies involved in the further processing or packaging of food.
Detectable pens and pencils are also applied in sensitive areas of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
The primary goal is to produce and deliver high-quality, healthy, and safe products for consumers. To achieve this goal, strict quality control procedures must be implemented to prevent contamination of food.
According to IFS (International Food Standards), manufacturers must take all necessary measures to prevent contamination of products by foreign objects. Therefore, detectable pens and pencils are indispensable for product protection and provide a simple and safe solution.
How Do Detectable Pens and Pencils Get Detected?
The metal integrated into detectable pens is detected by metal detectors. This way, stationery such as pens, mechanical pencils, or touchscreen pens can be discovered and removed before they continue through the food production process.
How Does the System Detect Foreign Objects?
Foreign objects and contaminants are detected through two methods.
- Metal Detectors: Metal detectors are used to detect metallic contaminants by identifying metallic elements and compounds.
- X-Ray Detectors: X-ray detectable materials can absorb or scatter X-rays, which allows for their detection using X-ray machines.
Why Are the Writing Instruments Typically Blue?
The distinctive blue Colour of detectable pens, mechanical pencils, and touchscreen pens facilitates visual identification and contributes to hygiene, safety, and quality in manufacturing and final products. Since blue is rarely found in food production, it stands out significantly from the products.
Which Industries Use Detectable Pens & Pencils?
Detectable pens and pencils are primarily used in the food industry, food production, and food processing. They are also used in facilities where food is further processed or packaged. Detectable pens and pencils are also used in sensitive areas of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Are There Specific Standards for Detectable Pens & Pencils?
According to IFS (International Food Standards), manufacturers must take all necessary steps to avoid contamination of products by foreign objects. Detectable pens and pencils are therefore essential for product protection. Lost stationery can inadvertently enter the production chain. Detectable pens and pencils thus offer a simple and secure solution.
Are Detectable Pens & Pencils Food Safe?
Our pens and pencils generally comply with European Union regulations as well as the standards of the US Food and Drug Administration to ensure safe contact with food.