Certainty Regarding Cross-Contamination and PAL
Allergen risks require more than just a general assessment. An incorrect warning may not adequately protect consumers, while an unnecessary “may contain traces of” statement limits consumer choice and makes the label less distinctive.
The Normec QRA Allergen Tool supports quality professionals in systematically and quantitatively assessing potential cross-contamination. This allows you to document how a conclusion is reached and build a consistent and verifiable allergen policy. The Normec QRA Allergens Tool has been approved by various supermarket chains.
Processes, Raw Materials, and Formulations in Context
The analysis brings together the most important information about the product:
- Define process steps and assess potential points of cross-contamination.
- Record raw materials and associated allergen information.
- Create recipes that combine raw materials and the production process.
- Incorporate changes so that relevant assessments can be reviewed.
- Centralize the results and supporting documentation for internal reviews and audits.
- Send clear reports to your customers in your own corporate style.
From Manual Calculations to a Standardized Workflow
Quantitative risk analyses are complex in nature and can become prone to errors when calculations and assumptions are managed in separate spreadsheets. The QRA Allergens Tool brings structure and repeatability to this process.
This allows different products to be assessed using the same methodology, and the supporting documentation remains available even when ingredients, processes, or scientific reference values change.
Developed with expertise in allergens and regulations
The module was developed by Normec Foodcare Online in collaboration with specialists from Normec Label & Specifications. This brings together software, food safety expertise, and the latest developments in allergen policy.
Part of Normec Foodcare Online
The QRA Allergens Tool is a specialized module within Foodcare Online. Combine the tool with Specification Management to organize raw materials, recipes, and allergen information within a broader QA environment.
Make allergen decisions demonstrably sound
Request a demo and see how you can efficiently organize processes, raw materials, and recipes, and use the results for verifiable allergen management and label assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions: QRA Allergen Tool
-
QRA stands for Quantitative Risk Assessment: a quantitative assessment of a risk.
-
To systematically assess and substantiate risks of cross-contamination with allergens.
-
Yes. The results support the assessment and justification of a precautionary allergen warning. The final assessment remains the responsibility of the organization and qualified experts.
-
This includes information about processes, raw materials, allergens, and recipes.
-
The tool has its own application and page, but is positioned as a module within Normec Foodcare Online.