Detect the unseen with BioDtex hygiene inspection lamp now available from Kersia UK

In food and beverage manufacturing, what looks clean to the human eye might not always be the case. Small entrapment points, residues and surface contamination can be difficult to spot during routine inspections, particularly around seals, welds and uneven surfaces.

To help hygiene and quality teams identify these risks quickly, Kersia UK has launched BioDtex, an advanced handheld detection lamp designed to reveal traces of organic matter, chemical residue, scale and other surface contamination across food production environments.

Real-time checks for safer production

Whereas traditional investigation methods can involve swabbing multiple surfaces and waiting for results, BioDtex allows teams to scan equipment and environments quickly, with potential issues identified within seconds.

The lamp can be used in normal lighting conditions and during production, helping teams carry out checks as part of everyday hygiene operations.

Paula Capaldi, Key Account Manager and Microbiologist at Kersia UK, says: “You could spend a lot of time swabbing multiple surfaces on a machine to come to a conclusion you could grasp within a few seconds of using the torch.

“What looks clean can actually have small entrapment points that you can only see when you use it.”

Why BioDtex stands out

BioDtex supports hygiene and quality teams by making contamination risks easier to locate, investigate and address. BioDtex offers:

• Enhanced visibility: Reveals contamination that may not be visible during routine inspection
• Improved accuracy: Helps teams pinpoint areas that need further investigation or targeted cleaning
• Versatile application: Suitable for food production environments, including hard-to-assess areas such as seals, welds and uneven surfaces
• Seamless integration: Can be used in normal lighting conditions and during production

Supporting hygiene teams

With more than 480,000 people employed across the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector, maintaining consistent hygiene standards depends on the experience, training and judgement of teams on the factory floor.

BioDtex can also be used as a training tool, helping teams better understand what 'clean' looks like in practice.

Paula adds:

“If something shows up, it means the surface isn’t clean, so it helps teams focus their investigation and take action where it’s needed,” says Ms Capaldi.

Now available from Kersia UK

Kersia UK is the exclusive distributor of the BioDtex Lamp in the UK and Ireland, order yours now at: BioDTex Biofilm Detector | Kersia Farm Hygiene