Normec announces the appointment of Mark Taylor as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Bologna, Italy – May 2026 – Normec announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between its Italian medical device certification entity Ente Certificazione Macchine (ECM) and the Korea Total Healthcare Ecosystem Association (KOTHEA). The agreement marks the start of a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting Korean digital healthcare companies in accessing the European medical device market.

Operating in a highly regulated sector, accurate and timely laboratory data underpins every compliance decision made on behalf of clients. From the outset, Diamond H2O needed more than a transactional testing service — it required a dependable laboratory partner able to deliver consistent turnaround times, clear technical guidance, and a results system that integrated smoothly into reporting and client communication workflows.

A failing aseptic process simulation (APS) is the nightmare of every sterile manufacturing department. The moment the broth turns turbid, alarm bells start ringing across the organization.

Environmentally conscious business practices are possible in all sectors, as demonstrated by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The museum is the second in the Netherlands to hold an ISO 14001 certificate. Normec Certification carried out the audit.

Mineral oils in food products remain a key concern for the food industry. MOSH and MOAH are drawing increasing attention from regulatory authorities, auditors, and QA teams. But what exactly do these terms mean, how are they analyzed, and where do the greatest risks lie? We asked an expert from the laboratory.

Social media has become a major marketing channel for food companies. Brands are increasingly partnering with influencers to promote food products via platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Recalls remain a key indicator of how robust food safety systems are. European authorities such as the FAVV in Belgium, the NVWA in the Netherlands, and the corresponding regulators in France and Germany record every single report, while the RASFF platform aggregates these alerts at the European level.