FORMING / SHAPING
Mixing & Forming
Forming / Shaping
PrerequisiteAlso: patty forming · moulding · depositing · rotary moulder
Mechanically shaping a plastic mass into discrete units — patties, nuggets, cookies, dumplings.
Typical Hazards
- BBiologicalSurface contamination from forming surfaces
- CChemicalMould-release agent migration
- PPhysicalMould fragments, wire fragments
Typical Controls
- Forming-surface cleaning frequency
- Food-grade mould release
- Weight check downstream
Regulatory Citations
2 cross-references across 2 documents
21 CFR Part 117
9 CFR Part 417