Normec Foodcare

MOSH and MOAH in food: causes and prevention

Mineral oils, and more specifically MOSH (Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons) and MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons), are among the most discussed chemical contaminants within European food safety. Monitoring programs by national authorities and EFSA have shown for years that these substances are particularly prevalent in high-fat and dry foods. Although legal maximum levels have not yet been set for all product groups, further regulatory tightening is to be expected in the medium term. For QA managers, this means that insight into chain risks and the structural performance of analyses are crucial to ensure food safety and prevent damage to reputation.

Effective training in the food industry: from planning to impact

For QA managers in the European food industry, training has long since ceased to be a "nice to have," but a crucial building block for food safety, compliance and continuous improvement. Topics such as allergen management require up-to-date knowledge, but equally important is how that knowledge is transferred, secured and applied on the shop floor. A well-thought-out training strategy - cleverly combining different forms of learning - makes the difference between merely informing and actually changing behavior.

Bongkrekic acid: an underestimated but serious risk in the food chain

The recent focus on bongkrekic acid underscores that food safety is not limited to traditional microbiological hazards. For QA managers in the food industry, this is a clear wake-up call: even lesser-known, toxin-producing microorganisms can pose a significant risk, especially when they remain undetected by standard control and analysis methods.

Normec Groen Agro Control at GreenTech 2026

From 9 to 11 June, Normec Groen Agro Control will be present at the GreenTech exhibition at RAI Amsterdam. During this international trade fair for horticulture technology, we will engage with professionals from the agri, horticulture, and food supply chain on current challenges related to quality and food safety.

New French MRL law as catalyst for stricter marketing standards

Listeria under control: why challenge testing is a priority now

OneThird and Normec optimise quality control in the fresh produce sector

Together with OneThird, Normec Foodcare is working on smarter and more reliable quality control within the fresh produce sector. By combining data, AI technology and hands-on quality expertise, organisations gain greater insight into the shelf life and quality of fresh products. This helps companies throughout the supply chain make faster, data-driven decisions, reduce food waste and improve product quality assurance.