Rising demand for tradability reports

Retailers are placing increasing demands on their suppliers' products, especially in terms of food safety. As a result, more and more manufacturers and suppliers need a marketability report. At Normec Foodlab, part of Normec Foodcare, we see a strong increase in demand for this service. In the past three years, the number of reports delivered has grown by as much as 400%. With our marketability report, you meet retailers' requirements quickly and easily, so that you don't have to worry about anything else.

What is a marketability report?

A marketability report shows whether your product meets all the requirements to enter the market safely. Retailers increasingly request this report so they can check at a glance whether a product meets food safety standards. This way, you reduce risks for consumers and are always in line with regulations.

Demand for marketability reports has quadrupled with us over the past three years, underlining the increasing focus on food safety. This growth shows that food safety is increasingly higher on the agenda. A marketability report provides certainty and makes it easy to comply with both national and international requirements.

What components does a marketability report have?

Our report offers a comprehensive and detailed analysis of your product, so you know exactly where you stand. The report includes:

1. Product information

   This contains the basic details of the product, such as the name, weight, packaging and a photo.

2. Microbiological analyses

   We perform targeted microbiological tests based on the risks of the product determined by the customer. This allows us to check whether the product is free of harmful bacteria or other micro-organisms.

3. Sensory analysis

   We assess the product for odour and colour to check whether it meets consumer expectations.

4. Nutritional values

   We measure the nutritional values of the product and compare them with the information on the label. This must be correct within strict legal margins. We immediately flag up any discrepancies.

5. Label check

   Our specialists check whether the label complies with laws and regulations. This is an important part of the report, as we detect errors in labels in 50% of cases.

6. Photos of the label

   We include detailed photos of the label. This helps to quickly understand the information listed on the product, such as ingredients, allergens, nutritional values, and warnings.

7. Summary

   Finally, we provide a summary: does the product meet food safety requirements and is it marketable?