
Sectors
Food
Your partner in the food sector
In the dynamic world of food, Normec Groen Agro Control is ready for you and all your analyses and investigations that play a crucial role in the quality and safety of your products. Our team supports you with residue analyses, microbiological analyses and nutritional value analyses.
Our specialties in the food sector
1. Residue analysis
Our specialists perform in-depth residue analyses to assess the presence of pesticides, additives and contaminants in your products. We strive to certify your products to the highest standards of food safety.
Crop protection products
GC-MS/MS + LC-MS/MS screening for >750 components
GC-MS/MS + LC-MS/MS screening Baby food
Specific pesticides
Additives
Carnauba wax
Quaternary ammonium (BAC/DDAC)
Morpholine and amines
Prohibited colorants
Contaminants
Acrylamide
Antibiotics
Ethylene oxide
Histamine
Nitrate, Nitrite
Sulfite
Mycotoxins (incl. Patulin)
Heavy metals
3-MCPD and glycidol esters
2. Microbiological Analyses
With advanced technologies, we perform microbiological analyses to detect pathogens and assess general microbial loads in your products. These analyses help ensure the microbial safety of your food products.
Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus
E. coli
STEC /25 g
Bacillus cereus
Salmonella /25 g
Listeria monocytogenes /25 g
Listeria monocytogenes, counting plate
Campylobacter jejuni /25 g
Shigella spp. /25 g
Norovirus
Hepatitis A
Legionella pneumophila
General
General germ count
Yeasts and Fungi
Lactic acid bacteria
Enterobacteriaceae
3. Nutritional Analyses
Our nutritional analyses focus on measuring essential nutrients, vitamins and nutraceuticals in your products. This allows you to not only meet nutritional guidelines, but also optimize quality.
Nutritional values and vitamins
Big 8 analysis package:
Energy value, fats, fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, salt and sugar content
Vitamins
Natural contents
Organic acids
Neutraceuticals
Anthocyanins
Carotenes
Glucosinolates
Antioxidant Capacity (AOC)
What can you expect from the reporting of your research or analysis?
Components found & EU MRLs
Certificate of Analysis with Retail Reviews
Report in pdf and standard in Dutch. Optional in English, Spanish or German.
Sampling and collection
Our sampling complies with European Directive EC 2002/63 and is accredited to ISO 17025. If you choose to collect samples yourself, we have the necessary sample material for you. Including sample forms and work description.