Leading in Environmental Analyses for Pathogens
Environmental analyses
Pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and E. coli pose serious health risks. An outbreak can cause large-scale recalls and damage the reputation of a food company. A good environmental monitoring program significantly reduces the risk of food infections and recalls.
Environmental analysis in a nutshell:
From March 2025, it has become mandatory to draw up a monitoring plan for environmental pathogens, in accordance with the GM4 self-monitoring module
We guide you through this process and translate the rules into practical measures that can be implemented
Mandatory from March 2025
From March 2025, all food businesses (*) in Belgium must draw up a monitoring plan for environmental pathogens in accordance with the GM4 self-checking module. This plan is based on a detailed risk analysis that determines which analyses are necessary, where they are carried out, and how often they are performed.
(*) Exception: companies covered by guide G-006 (poultry slaughterhouses and cutting plants) and G-018 (red meat slaughterhouses and cutting plants). For these sectors, environmental analysis is already included in the self-checking guides.
Starting point: gap analysis
The first step is a gap analysis: a baseline measurement that provides insight into the current situation and the actions needed to become compliant. We map out:
Where does your organisation stand currently?
What needs to be done to meet the requirements?
What are the estimated costs?
Our report not only contains the analysis, but also practical recommendations tailored to your production process.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Environmental pathogen analyses are tests that screen for dangerous microorganisms such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and E. coli in your production environment. These pathogens pose serious health risks and an outbreak can cause large-scale recalls and damage your food company's reputation. A well-designed environmental monitoring program significantly reduces the risk of foodborne infections and product recalls.
Our starting point is a gap analysis: a baseline assessment that provides insight into the current situation and the actions needed to become compliant. We map out where your organisation currently stands, what needs to happen to meet the requirements and what the estimated costs are.