Precise weight control is crucial in food inspection for confectionery and snacks. This is not only for regulatory compliance, but also for maintaining customer satisfaction by avoiding under-filled packages and reducing waste by minimizing over-fill.

METTLER TOLEDO checkweigher systems offer highly accurate weight control for products moving at high speeds along the conveyor line to meet MID regulations.

Our automated checkweighers for snacks and confectionery can determine if packaged products are not completely filled by checking if they are under their expected weight.

In addition to this, checkweighers can perform completeness checks to monitor for the correct number of items in one multi-package – for example, by checking that every box has five snack packs, or that every candy tray contains 24 chocolates.

METTLER TOLEDO Vision Inspection systems are designed to check the packaging and labels on a product as it moves along the production line. These snacks and confectionery inspection systems can be effectively used to check that the package is undamaged, and the correct visual imagery and information is seen on the label.

Visual defects can significantly impact consumer perception of a product, harming consumer impressions of the brand. Vision inspection systems for snacks and confectionery use high-resolution imaging to detect surface defects, shape irregularities, and color variations. This also includes label verification for correct label placement and content (i.e., expiration dates, allergen declarations, and nutritional information).

Combination inspection systems for snacks and confectionery manufacturing quality control can be an ideal way to reduce the amount of floor space that inspection systems require, while at the same time enhancing the quality inspection processes beyond just one system.

Our combination inspection systems combine checkweighing with metal detection, x-ray inspection, or vision inspection. We also offer a three-system combination unit that combines checkweighing with metal detection and vision inspection.

Consistent fill levels are essential for maintaining customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance in the food industry. 

It's important to use the right snacks and confectionery inspection tools to provide precise measurements of product volumes or weights. With real-time adjustments to filling equipment, manufacturers can automatically fix problems with fillers before they become a big issue.

Our fill level control solutions include checkweighers, x-ray inspection and vision inspection systems. These snack and confectionery inspection systems are designed to help manufacturers check that all packages meet specified measurements - reducing product waste and minimizing any potential costs of litigation, rework, or recalls. The system type best suited for the job will depend on the specific aspects of the product and product packaging.

Accurate labeling in the snacks and confectionery industry is essential for regulatory compliance and to provide consumers with the information they need to make informed choices in their purchases.

Vision inspection systems can help manufacturers avoid missing label information, tears, misprints, and poor label placement on their products. These snacks and confectionery inspection tools can also help check that the correct information is available on each label, from nutritional information to ingredients to potential allergens.

Our label inspection solutions help snacks and confectionery manufacturers prevent costly product recalls and compliance failures due to inaccurate labeling.