NordVal International
An independent third party reviewing alternative methods
An independent third party reviewing alternative methods
A certification body established in 1999 and incorporated in NMKL since 2007.
Confidentially reviews alternative (proprietary) methods for testing food, feed, water, faeces and environmental/ primary production samples for certification.
Contributes to ensuring safe and accurate test kits for detection of potentially harmful components in food related samples.
Certified methods can be used according to the microbiological criteria (EC 2073/2005).
The only organization in Europe certifying test-kits for chemical methods related to food analysis.
Collaborates with AOAC, AOAC Research Institute and MicroVal. See About NMKL.
Updated: 6 Sept 2023.
A user-friendly validation protocol
Scientific confirmation policies
Independent and rapid approval procedures
Guidance in the confirmation process
We invite Nordic-Baltic experts to join NMKL in our projects in the microbiology, chemistry and sensory groups.
Show your interest and take responsibility on behalf of your institution for improving the Nordic food methodology. Contribute to society by developing reliable methods. Learn about method validation and certification processes and achieve the right methodological tools to address daily challenges in your laboratory. Apply for membership in NordVal International and learn about the certification process for test kits.