Normec QA

Food Fraud Plan

In the food fraud plan, it is determined with the help of the identified risks from the VACCP inventory which measures can be taken to safeguard the risks. Products and processes that pose a high risk will be the starting point of the food fraud plan.

Product Integrity Assessment (PIA)

Want to be sure that your food product has not been tampered with? Then choose the Product Integrity Assessment (PIA), developed by IFS and several major retailers. The aim of this integrity standard is to combat fraud and guarantee product integrity by increasing transparency within organizations and supply chains. The PIA assesses the structure and implementation of a manufacturer's integrity system. We would be happy to advise you on this.

Whistle-blower Regulations

For the reporting of misconduct and deviations regarding product integrity, you can join the whistleblowing scheme. Within the whistle-blower scheme, your employees can report anonymously to Normec Foodcare to communicate misconduct and/or deviations.

Mass Balance

As a food producer, you naturally want to avoid becoming involved in food scandals. Controversies such as the use of alternative products and false claims damage your company's image. You can call on our specialists to help you uncover such scandals. They will be happy to carry out a mass balance of your own production process or that of your supplier.

Risk Inventory

As a food production company, it is important to be aware of all possible risks within your business. We are happy to identify these hazards and threats for you with a risk scan. The result is a list of areas for improvement so that you can minimize the risk of intentional or unintentional contamination as much as possible.

Sustainability advice and guidance

Sustainability is high on the agenda for many companies in the food chain. Food systems emit 29% of global greenhouse gases and food production is linked to 70% of biodiversity loss on land. These are just a few figures from the WWF's Plan for the Planet. But where do you start and how can your company contribute to a better world?

Food defence plan

Needles in sandwiches at an airline catering company. Adding toxic substances to packaged drinks or food products. These are examples of how malicious people can use your products to spread fear. We are happy to help you prevent this by drawing up a good food defence plan.

Guiding certification

Show that you deliver quality with the right certificate or quality mark. Normec supports you in selecting, preparing, and guiding the entire certification process, from implementation to audit.

Setting up a quality system

Do you want to guarantee quality within your company in the food sector? There are many different food safety systems and quality management systems. There are suitable systems for virtually every industry and company. We can help you choose the right quality system and help you to set up a quality system. This is very useful, because every industry has different food safety risks.

Baseline measurement for quality system

Would you like to gain insight into the current organisation and/or the quality system? We help you with this by performing a baseline measurement. We will also give you the steps necessary to improve it. We can, in consultation with you, perform a baseline measurement on the entire quality system (for example in the form of an internal audit). But also in a specific process or department.

Baseline measurement IFS 8

Version 8 of the IFS Food Standard was published on April 18, 2023. If your company is certified for this standard, you must implement the necessary changes in your quality system and its implementation. Would you like a quick overview of all the changes that need to be implemented within your company? You can get this with the IFS 8 baseline measurement.

BRCGS 9 Food Safety baseline measurement

Version 9 of the BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety was published on August 1, 2022. If your company is certified for this standard, you must implement the necessary changes in your quality system and its implementation. Would you like a quick overview of all the changes that need to be implemented within your company? You can get one with the BRCGS 9 Food Safety baseline assessment.

Knowledge Center Subscription

All the knowledge and experience of our experts comes together in the Normec Foodcare Knowledge Center. This means that not only our employees have access to the latest knowledge, topics, and legislation, but you also benefit directly from this knowledge source with the online knowledge subscription. With a subscription to the Normec Foodcare Knowledge Center, you have unlimited access to premium knowledge articles, change updates, Risk Safety Sheets, and you receive the Knowledge Center newsletter every month. You participate in (online) knowledge events and receive two hours of knowledge advice free of charge per calendar year.

QC outsourcing

The use of expert staff at times when this is necessary is a cost-saving solution which allows the quality to go up. Do you need temporary support? Then the interim solutions from Normec Foodcare offer a good solution. We can offer you every type of employee, at every level and with work experience. Our interim QA project managers guarantee the continuity at your company.

QA subscription

Every QA department is confronted with a range of tasks that vary greatly. This is logical, given that GFSI standards cover everything from management and HR to sampling. It is up to the QA department to identify these requirements and implement them within the organization. Precisely because the field of work of quality managers is so diverse and there is a shortage of personnel, it can be beneficial to bring in an external QA consultant. Normec Foodcare offers this service in the form of a QA subscription. This provides the QA department with more stability in a QA environment that is already turbulent enough.

Baseline measurement FSSC 22000 version 6

Version 6.0 of the FSSC 22000 standard was published on March 31, 2023. If your company is certified for this standard, you must implement the necessary changes in your quality system and its implementation. Would you like a quick overview of all the changes that need to be implemented within your company? This is possible with the FSSC 22000 baseline assessment.

QA outsourcing

Good Food Quality Assurance is very important for the organisation. Increasingly higher demands are made for a reason. Among other things, through legislation, standards and certifications. Do you need a sparring partner or advice? Our advisors are happy to help improve your quality systems.