European Spectrometry Systems has developed the world's first machine to check the gas which puts bubbles in beer and pep into pop.

It makes sure the carbon dioxide isn't full of benzine which can cause cancer.

Monitors check the carbon dioxide which puts the fizz into the drinks to make sure benzine levels comply with the worldwide limit.

"Carbon Dioxide is used in every can of pop and every can of beer.

"This will make the gas totally safe," said Danny Smith, Marketing Manager of ESS, based on Denton Drive.

"The system monitors the carbon dioxide at every stage of the manufacturing process which can be shut down if the levels of benzine are too high."

The firm's founders, Martin Norrey and Nick Whiteley, have carried out lengthy research on the GeneSys M system.

The pair put the finishing touches to the project in May - and Mr Smith has been busy bringing in orders ever since.

"I've got a meeting with the people who supply Pepsi in France next week," he said. "We're hoping the system will bring in some decent revenue."

GeneSys M has other applications too. It can be used to detect contaminants in the food industry, like oils.

"We haven't really known about the problem for too long," said Mr Smith.

"If we had been aware of it a long time ago, we would have done something about it a long time ago.

"GeneSys M represents a major advance for the safety of the drinks industry both in Great Britain and abroad, offering the potential to save millions of pounds in lost production and avoid product recalls."

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