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With a team of specialists who are always up-to-date with the latest legislation and industry developments, we support companies in creating, validating and managing product specifications, labeling and allergen management. Our flexible services are fully tailored to the specific needs of your organization, allowing you to focus on what's important: the success of your products and business.
Whether it's private label services, international labeling, legislative consulting or marketability reports, at Normec L&S we offer the expertise and technology to take your quality assurance to the next level. We can also help you check claims and labels for validity in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. With our advanced software tools and customized support, we ensure that your products always meet the requirements of the market, retailers and consumers.
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24 Jun 2025
Danger of using ChatGPT when translating label texts
As a food supplier within Europe, you often have to deal with multilingual labels. We know from past experience that Google translate sometimes gives very clumsy translations and that these certainly do not meet legal requirements. But what if we deploy AI and let ChatGPT do our translations. Will we then get the correct legal translation? The technology is now there and there is more and more information from which ChatGPT can choose. So the question of whether ChatGPT can do legal translations is certainly appropriate. To put it to the test, we tested this at Normec Foodcare and we noticed a few things.
25 Mar 2024
Claims on social media
Social media has become an important marketing channel for food companies. Brands are increasingly partnering with influencers to promote foods through platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. This content frequently includes statements about health benefits or nutritional value. This is precisely where a significant compliance risk lies.
16 Dec 2025
Between Enticement and Deception: The Importance of Consumer Trust
In the food industry, it’s all about appeal. From colorful packaging to clever claims about health, sustainability, or origin, manufacturers want to entice consumers to buy. But where does enticement end and deception begin? In Europe, this line is not only ethically relevant but also clearly defined by law. Consumers are increasingly aware of what they eat and are paying more attention than ever to labels and claims. This makes transparency and honesty on packaging essential for long-term success.
16 Sep 2025
Voluntary information on your food packaging
As a manufacturer, you naturally want your product to stand out on the shelf. Voluntary information on the packaging offers an excellent opportunity to do so. Think of additional claims such as “organic,” “high in fiber,” or “sustainably produced.” This information helps convince consumers and sets your product apart from the competition. But there’s a fine line between enticing and misleading. How can you ensure you don’t cross that line?
12 Aug 2025
What food information is required on an online store?
Ordering products online is very popular among consumers. Food products are also increasingly being sold online. But what information are you required to provide on your online store? And what do you need to keep in mind? When selling food products online, you must comply with Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers. Consumers who purchase the products must have access to information about the product before making a purchase decision. There are a number of things you need to keep in mind.
24 Jul 2025
Labeling & legislation: 3 pitfalls for food manufacturers
Creating a good label for a food product is often trickier than it seems. With all the rules and exceptions, it quickly feels like you have to find your way through a maze of legislation. The basis lies in Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 - which tells you what all you have to mention on your packaging if you sell your product in Europe. But it doesn't stop there. Depending on the product you are marketing, all kinds of additional rules may apply. At Normec Foodcare we have a separate department with Labeling Specialists who work daily on, among other things, label checks and solving labeling and legislative issues. In practice, we see that things regularly go wrong and that labels - usually unconsciously - do not comply with legislation. Labeling is precision work and a mistake is easily made. In this article we take you through the biggest pitfalls in food labeling so that you as a producer, marketer or quality manager can avoid these mistakes.
16 Dec 2025
A strategic challenge for QA managers in the food industry
For QA managers in the food industry in the Netherlands and Belgium, water is no longer a given that belongs only to the production line or cleaning procedures. Climate change, water scarcity, stricter regulations and social pressure are putting pressure on the water chain. It is about sufficient availability, quality, efficient use and minimizing environmental impact. At the same time, there is a growing expectation that companies not only react to regulations, but proactively make their water strategy more sustainable.
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