Metal Control Solutions for the Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmetics Industries
These industries require exceptional levels of purity, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. Metal contamination from ingredient sourcing, mechanical wear, or cross-contamination during changeovers can seriously affect product safety, compliance with cGMP/ICH/FDA standards, and brand trust.
MPI’s magnetic separation and inspection solutions are engineered for sanitary, validated production environments, helping prevent:
- Contamination in powders, granules, liquids, and gels
- Equipment damage in high-precision mixers, mills, and packaging systems
- Product recalls due to metal fragments or foreign objects
MPI’s sanitary-grade magnetic separation and detection technologies support high-spec, high-purity production of medications, supplements, personal care items, and beauty products. With solutions tailored for:
- Hygienic design and documentation
- High-value product protection
- Regulatory and audit compliance
- Process integrity from raw to final product
MPI ensures manufacturers meet the highest global standards, without compromising throughput or cleanliness.
Where MPI solutions are used: ingredient intake, blending, compounding, processing, packaging, and final QA steps.
| Process Stage | MPI Product | Purpose |
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| Raw ingredient intake | Drawer or pneumatic magnet | Capture contamination from incoming API or excipients |
| Blending and mixing | liquid trap magnet | Ensure uniform, contaminant-free mixing of active compounds |
| Tablet/capsule filling | Drawer or metal detector | Protect mechanical components and ensure part quality |
| cream/gel processing | Inline drawer and plate | Remove contaminants from emulsions or suspensions |
| Final packaging QA | Metal detector or X-ray | Verify product integrity before shipment |
INDUSTRY GUIDE – Advancing Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Cosmetics Processing
Metal contamination doesn’t just impact production - it compromises product purity, creates compliance risk, and can lead to batch rejection or costly investigations. Learn how to eliminate guesswork and maintain validated control in regulated environments.
Download our industry guide to learn:
- Where metal contamination enters pharmaceutical and high-purity processing systems
- How “blind cleaning” increases downtime, labor, and compliance risk
- How real-time monitoring with Intell-I-Mag® improves product purity, equipment protection, and audit readiness
Solutions for Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Cosmetics Manufacturers From Magnetic Products, Inc
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Ensures Compliance with cGMP, FDA, and ICH Guidelines
MPI systems are built to meet or exceed strict pharmaceutical-grade requirements with polished stainless steel, sanitary welds, and validated cleaning.
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Protects Sensitive Processing Equipment
Captures fine metal before it damages mills, capsule fillers, fluid bed dryers, or mixers, minimizing costly repairs and production downtime.
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Removes Fine and Weakly Magnetic Particles
Rare-earth magnetic cartridges remove even sub-micron particles that may be missed by sieves or filters—ideal for high-purity powders.
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Tool-Free and Clean-In-Place Designs Available
MPI systems offer quick-clean and self-clean options for frequent product changeovers and validated cleaning processes.
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Compatible with Dry, Liquid, and Slurry-Based Materials
Customizable for powders, pills, tablets, serums, creams, gels, or active ingredient suspensions across various viscosities.
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Supports Allergen Control and Cross-Contamination Prevention
Fast, efficient cleaning reduces risk between batches, supporting strict hygiene requirements and multi-product facilities.
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Audit-Ready and Documentation Support
MPI systems include support for material certifications, weld maps, inspection protocols, and installation qualification (IQ)/operational qualification (OQ) readiness.
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Compact, High-Throughput Designs for Cleanrooms
MPI units are designed for limited-space environments and fit cleanroom installations while maintaining high flow rates and repeatable performance.
How Do Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Cosmetics Manufacturers Use Magnets?
| MPI PRODUCT TYPE | WHERE | WHY | WHEN | HOW |
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| Drawer Magnets (Manual-Clean, Quick-Clean, Self-Clean) | Gravity-fed feed hoppers, tablet presses, dry blenders | Gentle on ingredients, tool-free access, and suitable for fine materials. | Before mixing, encapsulation, tableting, or packaging | Capture fine ferrous contamination in powders and granules |
| Pneumatic Line Drawer Magnets (Quick-Clean, Self-Clean) | In-line vacuum or pressure conveying of bulk powder | Removes contaminants during ingredient transfer. Maintains purity and protects downstream equipment. | From central material feed systems to processing lines | Magnetic cartridges inside sealed housings pull metal from high-speed flows |
| Liquid Trap Magnets (Sanitary, Quick-Clean, Self-Clean) | Pipelines transporting creams, gels, suspensions, and solutions | Capture tramp metal in viscous or aqueous materials. Maintains system sterility and prevents formulation issues. | Before mixing, homogenizing, or packaging | Rare-earth magnets within sealed housings attract contaminants as fluid flows |
| Inline Drawer and Plate Magnets | Vertical or space-constrained sanitary lines | Fits into tight piping configurations common in cleanroom facilities. Low turbulence and optimized magnetic coverage. | During bulk tank transfer or post-processing | Angled magnetic design enables consistent contact with high-viscosity products |
| Metal Detectors (Conveyor or Pipeline Style) | Final inspection before bottling, blister packaging, or carton loading | Detects all metal types, including stainless steel fragments. Ensures regulatory compliance and batch integrity. | Last check before the product leaves the controlled manufacturing area | Electromagnetic sensing zones detect metal, triggering reject mechanisms |
| X-Ray Inspection Systems (Packaged Products) | Post-packaging for tablets, pouches, vials, or boxes | Detects non-metallic contaminants like glass, rubber, bone. Protects against recalls and enhances consumer safety. | Final QA checkpoint before secondary packaging | High-resolution imaging identifies irregular densities |
