Separating apparatus for separating a suspension

A separating apparatus, comprising:

• a centrifugal separator, wherein the separating apparatus is configured to separate a suspension using the centrifugal separator to reduce cross-contamination during processing of products, wherein the centrifugal separator comprises
• a frame or a housing, and
• a separator insert rotatably mounted relative to the frame or housing as a pre-assembled, interchangeable unit, wherein the separator insert comprises
• a rotor rotatable about an axis of rotation with a drum and a drum wall;
• at least one product-feed line;
• and
• at least one product-discharge line, wherein product-contacting areas of the separator insert are partially or completely made of plastic;
• at least one container connected to at least one product-discharge line;
• and
• at least one of
• a filling-level measuring device configured to determine a liquid level of the suspension within the at least one container;
• and
• at least one limit switch configured to detect the liquid level of the suspension within the at least one container.