NofaGroup · Cotecna Netherlands
Independent testing for the world's food supply.
An ISO 17025 laboratory in Schiedam, supporting Dutch and global exporters with science you can defend in court, customs and the boardroom.
Founded
1965
Methods accredited
400+
Standard
ISO 17025
Avg. turnaround
24h
What we test
Six accredited service lines, one trusted laboratory.
From chemistry to microbiology, our teams serve growers, traders, processors and authorities across the Netherlands and beyond.
Chemistry
Chemical testing
Residue analysis, contaminants, heavy metals and additives for raw materials and finished products.
Microbiology
Pathogen detection
Pathogen detection, shelf-life studies and routine monitoring of food and environmental samples.
Specialty analysis
Dioxins & PAH
High-resolution dioxin, furan and PAH testing for feed, oils, fish and dairy industries.
Specialty analysis
Mycotoxins
Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, DON, fumonisins and zearalenone in cereals, nuts and animal feed.
Sensory
Sensory analysis
Trained panel evaluations for taste, smell and texture across food, beverage and feed sectors.
Compliance
Certification support
Compliance with EU regulations, GMP+, BRC and customer-specific quality programmes.
Our story
Sixty years of analytical science, now part of Cotecna.
Founded in 1965 in Schiedam, NofaGroup grew into one of the leading independent laboratories in the Netherlands. Since joining the Cotecna network, we combine deep local expertise with a global inspection footprint — giving exporters and authorities a single trusted partner from sample to certificate.
- ISO 17025 accredited across 400+ methods
- Dedicated teams for feed, food and environmental matrices
- Same-day sample reception in Schiedam, Rotterdam and Amsterdam
- Direct integration with customs and regulatory authorities
60+
Years
400+
Methods
24h
Turnaround
How we work
From sample to signed report, in days, not weeks.
Every shipment matters. Our workflow is built around fast turnaround and unambiguous reporting — so you can clear customs, ship to your buyer or close an audit without delay.
- Sample logged and prioritised within 2 hours of arrival
- Live status tracking via your client portal
- Reports signed off by qualified analysts, not algorithms
- EN, NL, FR & DE reporting available on request
Get started
Have a sample to test or a project to plan?
Our team replies to every enquiry within one business day. Send a brief request or pick up the phone — we'll guide you from there.
Get in touch
Tell us about your testing needs.
Share your sample type, expected analyses and deadline — we'll get back to you with a quote and timeline.
- Address
- Sluisweg 5, Schiedam
- Phone
- +31 10 246 1300
- info@cotecna.nl
- Hours
- Mon–Fri · 8:00–18:00