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Leading in Allergens Analysis

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Allergens

If a food product contains a substance that may trigger a hypersensitive reaction, this must be clearly stated on the label. This is essential for individuals with allergies to assess whether the product is safe for them to consume. However, before any labelling can take place, one needs to determine whether your product contains allergens. That’s where we come in. Normec is here to support you with accurate and reliable allergen testing.

Allergens in short

  • Comply with laws and regulations

  • Rely on professional analysis to see whether there is an allergen in your product

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We can help with the following matters:

  • Conducting a baseline measurement, resulting in a report with recommendations and an action plan

  • Setting up an allergen management system in accordance with FAVV requirements, BRSGS, IFS, FSSC22000, and assistance with certification according to SimplyOK

  • Validation of allergen management through laboratory analyses for allergens using ELISA, PCR, and steam distillation techniques

  • Training employees (basic knowledge, allergen management, and cross-contamination calculation (PAL))

  • Calculation and substantiation of allergen cross-contamination (PAL)

  • Validation of an allergen-free claim

  • Label check including allergen declaration

A selection from a variety of our analyses

Below you will find a selection of microorganisms for which we can carry out a microbiological analysis. ELISA is a technique often used for this.

  • Gluten

  • Soya

  • Sulphite

  • Lactose

  • Casein

  • B-lactoglobulin

  • Egg

  • Peanut

  • Hazelnut

  • Shellfish

  • Mustard

  • Lupin

  • Lysozyme

  • Macadamia

  • Sesame

  • Cashew

  • Almond

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If a food product contains a substance that can cause a hypersensitivity reaction, this must be stated on the label. This is of great importance for people with allergies to determine whether the product is suitable for them. But before it is mentioned on the label, you must first determine whether there is an allergen in your product. This is done through an allergen analysis.

We can analyse a wide range of allergens, including common allergens such as gluten, soy, sulfite, lactose, casein, celery, mustard, egg and peanut. We also test for hazelnut, almond, shellfish, lupine, sesame, cashew, Brazil nut, fish and walnuts.