Herentals Belgium
Normec Micro Smedt
Normec Micro Smedt is the partner for food producers in the field of product safety and specializes in microbiological laboratory analyses.
In the food industry, it's essential to be able to guarantee the microbiological safety of your products. Normec Micro Smedt can help you do just that, by carrying out in-depth microbiological analyses. As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, we detect pathogens and other undesirable micro-organisms, so that you can effectively guarantee the safety of your products.
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Microbiological Analysis
In order to guarantee food safety, as a food company you must continuously perform microbiological analysis on the products produced. This must be done before the products go to the consumer in order to protect the consumer.
Analysis microbiological plan
We regularly receive questions about the microbiological analysis plan. For example about the (legal) standards for microbiological parameters. Establishing microbiological standards depends on several factors and is therefore different for every food company.
Shelf life study
As a food producer, you must substantiate the shelf life of your products. Normec conducts microbiological and sensory shelf life testing and provides advice on both the current shelf life and possible extension.
PCR method
Our real-time PCR method detects microbial DNA in products, delivering results 24 hours faster than traditional tests. This enables earlier product release and extends shelf life, with clear results accessible online and direct expert support.
Environmental analyses for pathogens
Environmental monitoring for pathogens like Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli helps reduce food safety risks and avoid recalls. We support you in developing a compliant monitoring plan, mandatory in Belgium from March 2025.
Additives
We analyse food and feed additives such as preservatives, antioxidants, and colourants in line with EU Regulation 1333/2008. There are different types of analyses for additives.
Normec Micro Smedt
The laboratory is located in Herentals (Belgium) and was founded in 1993 by Jozef De Smedt. Jozef was active in the chocolate industry and found his first customers there. Word of mouth from satisfied customers soon enabled them to expand into the wider food market.
Accreditations & Recognitions
We go for quality. For guaranteed results.
Normec Foodcare emerged from a collaboration between leading laboratories, expertise and consultancy firms, inspection and training organizations in the food sector. The laboratories are spread throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Each laboratory has its own expertise and therefore also its own accreditations. All our laboratories work in accordance with a quality system based on NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for general requirements for the competence of laboratories.
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Accreditation certificate (NL/FR/ENG/DU)
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Accreditation scope (NL)
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Expert, enterprising and ambitious
Jozef De Smedt
Technical Manager
Liesbet Bollaerts
Business Unit Manager
Senne van Eeckhout
Commercial Manager
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Working at Normec Micro Smedt
Normec Micro Smedt is the partner for food producers in the field of product safety and specializes in microbiological laboratory analyses. Micro-Smedt was founded in 1993. Micro-Smedt was quickly able to expand and serve multiple sectors within the food industry. Normec Micro-Smedt has since become an indispensable partner when it comes to product safety in Belgium. Years of experience Normec Micro Smedt consists of a team of highly experienced specialists. A team with professional knowledge that guides customers in product safety in accordance with international standards. The Normec Micro-Smedt team consists of 18 employees and distinguishes itself in the competitive market through its enormous service orientation. And we are proud of that. Joining forces Normec Micro Smedt has been part of Normec Foodcare since 2022. Working together with other laboratories within Normec Foodcare creates many opportunities to provide optimal service to (joint) customers. On the one hand, this is thanks to Normec Micro-Smedt's expertise and specializations, and on the other hand, it is due to geographical advantages. For example, Normec Foodcontrol in Wetteren and Normec Micro-Smedt in Herentals can serve customers in the region even better. It is a great collaboration between experts that you can also be a part of. View all vacancies at Normec
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Working at Normec Foodcare
Join our ambitious and driven specialists in helping companies across the food sector to produce good, safe food. Whether they are farmers, production companies, distributors, or retailers, we advise, analyze, check, inspect, investigate, train, and support them. Together with our customers, we ensure good, safe, and honest food for everyone. When you work at Normec Foodcare, you make an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
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