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Quality Inspection of fruit and vegetables

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Quality inspection of fruit and vegetables

Whether it concerns container inspections, product inspections for retailers and suppliers, stock checks, or inspections before loading, our inspectors carry out independent quality controls in the fruit and vegetable sector. The quality of the product is assessed in accordance with European standards and any additional customer specifications.

Would you like to have products inspected urgently? Then contact us at +31 180 53 12 00.

Fruit and vegetable testing at a glance

  • Inspections and advice across the whole chain

  • Rely on assessment according to European standards

  • Product testing is carried out by certified inspectors

  • Experienced in both domestic and international settings

  • Real-time processing of all information in clear reports

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Quality inspection of your fresh produce

We monitor the quality of your fruit and vegetable products independently for importers, exporters and forwarding agents. Quality checks are also carried out for retailers and suppliers, ensuring impact throughout the entire chain. With a high level of expertise in fruit and vegetables, and specialising in exotic and overseas fruit, our team inspects products and evaluates quality together with you. We also provide you with appropriate additional advice.

Certified fresh fruit and vegetable inspectors

Quality inspections are carried out by our certified fresh fruit and vegetable inspectors. Thanks to our flexible way of working, our inspectors are always at the right place at the right time for an inspection. This entails comparing the quality of the product with the quality of large quantities of fruit and vegetables that we inspect around the world. This enables us to assign an independent and market-rate score to the respective party.

With the right instruments and the expertise of the inspector, product temperature, firmness, sugar content, weight, size, internal and external quality, and the condition of the pallets, boxes and labels, among others, are all assessed. We give advice on the expected shelf life and development of the products.

Clear reporting

We process all collected data in a clear report, which we explain to you verbally. This ensures that all our actions are transparent and explainable to you.

Additional testing

If required, we can provide residue analyses and microbiological testing. Our inspectors can also check container settings, perform gas measurements and read temperature recorders.

Advice

At Normec, we look at the bigger picture. We value sustainable customer contact and open communication, and we put your wishes first. Together, we can determine the most suitable support for your company. Thanks to our extensive experience, we can also provide additional advice in addition to performing product inspections.

For example:

  • Advice on repacking

  • Storage advice

  • Advice on storage conditions

  • Ripening advice

  • Advice for growers

If needed, we can join you to look at the entire process from growth to consumption. We make use of our many years of experience and knowledge of the market, as well as the process to offer advice that leads to a qualitatively better product. For instance, our specialists regularly visit growers around the world for this reason. All advice is discussed with you and compiled into a detailed report tailored to your business.

Second opinion

Are you unsure about the results of an inspection that has been carried out? You can also contact us for a second opinion. If necessary, we will consult with the inspection body that carried out the initial inspection or the importing or exporting party. We will mediate between the parties involved. We will only be satisfied when all parties involved agree with the final solution.

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Frequently asked questions

Normec's quality inspection of fruit and vegetables provides independent quality inspections in the fruit and vegetable sector. Our certified inspectors assess products based on European standards and customer specifications.

With Normec, you benefit from expert inspections, transparent reports, and tailored advice. Our inspectors work flexibly and independently, with in-depth knowledge of both domestic and international markets.

In addition to quality checks, Normec provides residue analysis, microbiological testing, gas measurements, and advice on storage, preservation, and ripening. You can also rely on us for a second opinion.