About us
From pathogen research and investigation of various spoilage organisms to chemical and physical investigations, the laboratory performs a wide range of analyses. With our expertise, we perform customized investigations for every customer in the food industry. Customers receive sound and reliable advice from us. We do this from the viewpoint of "investigate only what is necessary, so that no unnecessary costs are incurred.
Our laboratories are equipped with advanced technologies that allow us to accurately analyze food products, from raw materials to finished products. With these tests, we help companies meet national and international food safety standards and guarantee that their products are safe for consumption.
In addition, our strength lies in speed and flexibility. When an acute problem arises, we do everything possible to search for the best possible solution together with the customer. In consultation, we can provide appropriate support in this regard.
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- Pompmolenlaan 24, 3447 GK Woerden, The Netherlands +31 348 74 80 00 info@normecfoodlab.com
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19 Nov 2025
NVWA Q&A Allergens: Time to really get your QA policies in order
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) recently published an important Q&A on allergen policy in the food industry. This publication is not just an update; it provides concrete guidance on how to set up your processes, labeling and risk assessment to comply with the new regulations, which must be in full force by Jan. 1, 2026. For QA managers, this means that procrastination is not an option: now is the time to take a critical look at your allergen policies.
19 Nov 2025
In-line process validation: the new standard for microbiological assurance
Process validation has been a crucial part of quality assurance in the food industry for many years. Traditionally, validations of thermal processes - such as pasteurization or heating - were largely based on scientific models. Think of parameters like P₂ at 70°C for Listeria monocytogenes, which served as a reliable reference for microbiological killing. Yet this model thinking is less and less sufficient in practice. The food industry has changed significantly in recent years: raw materials are more diverse, recipes more complex and expectations regarding food safety more stringent. In addition, microorganisms themselves evolve - they adapt to their environment, develop stress responses and behave differently depending on the composition of the product. A model established decades ago for a classic dairy matrix does not always correctly predict what happens today in a plant-based beverage or meat substitute. Therefore, there is a growing awareness that scientific assumptions must be regularly tested against the reality of the production process. In-line process validation thus becomes an essential tool to ensure microbiological assurance.
28 Oct 2025
Vigilance required - Botulism outbreaks in Italy as alarm to producers
In August 2025, Italy was rocked by two serious outbreaks of botulism. In Diamante, in the Calabria region, sandwiches containing vegetables in oil were sold that were found to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Two people died, including Luigi Di Sarno and Tamara D'Acunto, and more than a dozen others ended up in the hospital, some in critical condition. Shortly before, Sardinia was the scene of a similar incident that established an epidemiological link between guacamole consumption at a festival and multiple hospitalizations, including at least one death. Italian authorities intervened harshly, with recalls of the products involved, closures of vendors and large-scale inspections. Antitoxins were even airlifted in to treat patients at an early stage.
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.
19 May 2025
A monitoring plan helps interpret analysis results
As a production company, you regularly perform lab and microbiological analyses: sampling of the environment, of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. How do you perform this correctly and what are important things to consider?
20 Nov 2024
Normec Foodlab achieves accreditation for STEC analysis (screening, isolation and confirmation)
We are proud to announce that Normec Foodlab has recently received accreditation to perform STEC analysis for both screening and isolation and confirmation. This step shows that we are serious about food safety and providing reliable microbiological testing. The need for STEC testing has been made especially clear recently by an E. coli (STEC) outbreak in baby carrots in the United States. This incident demonstrates the importance of actively testing food products not only to protect consumers, but also to avoid risk to your brand.
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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.