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Founded in 1991 as Meat Control, Food Control originated from the quality department of a company in the meat industry. As the years went by, more and more other companies in the food sector had microbiological analyses performed by the lab; as a result, the name Meat Control no longer covered the load. The name change to Food Control was then a logical step. Since then, the lab has expanded further and performs both microbiological and chemical analyses on food, animal feed, water, animal by-products and manure.
To be able to continue to grow in the future, all strengths are combined and the step has been made to join Normec Foodcare.
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24 Jun 2025
Challenge testing in the food industry: more than just Listeria
Challenge tests are laboratory tests in which a known number of microorganisms (such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, yeasts or fungi) are deliberately added to a food product. The product is then stored under realistic storage conditions (such as temperature, packaging and time) to observe whether and how quickly the microorganism grows, survives or dies. They aim to assess the microbiological safety or shelf life of a specific product in its real matrix and packaging. Challenge tests are best known in the context of Listeria control but have numerous other applications and assets.
09 Sep 2025
STEC outbreaks in Belgium: what the food industry needs to know
The recent STEC outbreaks in Belgian residential care centers, with dozens sick and multiple deaths, painfully demonstrate how vulnerable our food chain still is. For producers, mass caterers and care facilities, this is not a faraway show, but a stark warning: protection against Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or STEC for short, requires a consistent approach throughout the chain, from farm to fork.
We are part of the Normec Group.
Normec is a leading organization in the TICC (Testing, Inspection, Certification, Compliance) industry. Our field of work ranges from (drinking) water quality, air quality and soil quality to fire safety, food safety and management systems. Every day we work on a safe and healthy working and living environment. For this and future generations.