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Normec QRA Allergen Tool

Conducting an informed risk analysis to assess potential cross-contamination of allergens has long been mandatory for all products. In order to correctly determine the real risk, it is necessary that this risk analysis be performed quantitatively. Only then can the result be compared with the applicable standards and reference values used to assess, for example, the application and substantiation of a precautionary allergen warning (PAL) on the label.

In practice, setting up and performing such a quantitative risk analysis is often complex, time-consuming and error-prone. To simplify this process, Normec Foodcare Online, in collaboration with Normec Label & Specification, has developed an online solution: the Normec QRA Allergen Tool.

This tool supports companies in systematically and quantitatively assessing allergen risks and is in line with the tightened Dutch allergen policy in force since Jan. 1, 2026.

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In three simple steps, build the data used to automatically estimate allergen risks.

  1. 1.

    Define your processes

    Describe in a simple way the different process steps. For each process step, estimate the risks for allergen contamination. Then combine these process steps into final relevant processes.

  2. 2.

    Manage your raw materials

    Quickly and simply add your raw materials and enter the allergen data. Managing raw materials is efficient because changes are immediately reflected.

  3. 3.

    Create your recipes

    In a recipe the raw materials and the process come together. Enter the composition of your products and select the process used to manufacture the product.

Understand the conclusion by following each calculation step

Now that the processes, raw materials and recipes are ready, all the calculations are done automatically. Each calculation step can be followed, so you can not only see which allergen risks are involved, but you can also understand and justify these risks.

The results of this quantitative risk analysis are presented in three easy-to-read tables. The first two tables provide insight into the relevant allergens from the production process and from the raw materials. The third table presents the final conclusion, comparing the allergens in the final product with multiple sets of reference values.

The tool includes all common reference values used internationally, including those used in several EU countries and beyond. This makes the Normec QRA Allergen Tool suitable not only for the Dutch market, but pre-eminently for companies that market products in multiple countries within and outside the EU. This way you know exactly what, where and according to which standard must be declared on the label.

This data can easily be printed in a customizable report so that it can be shared with buyers and private label owners such as retail.

Complete your Allergen Management