Food Control

FoodControl was a Norwegian biotechnology company that specialized in the development of rapid molecular diagnostic tests for the food safety industry. The company's core technology utilized PCR-based assays to detect foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter with high sensitivity and specificity. Founded as a spin-off from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, FoodControl aimed to replace traditional, time-consuming culture methods with modern genetic detection techniques. Its products provided food manufacturers and regulatory bodies with faster results, enabling quicker response times to potential contamination. In 2006, the company was acquired by Applied Biosystems, which integrated FoodControl's assays into its global environmental and food testing portfolio. Today, the legacy of its technology continues within the food safety divisions of Thermo Fisher Scientific.