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- Eurofins Scientific SE is a global leader in bio-analytical testing and laboratory services, offering comprehensive analytical solutions to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental, agriscience, consumer products, forensics, advanced material sciences, and clinical diagnostics industries. The company provides an extensive portfolio of over 200,000 validated analytical methods covering safety, identity, purity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and quality assessments. Its core products and services include food testing; pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical testing, encompassing bioanalytical, microbiology, and stability studies; environmental testing for air, water, and soil; consumer products testing, including cosmetics; genomics and specialized molecular clinical diagnostics; discovery pharmacology; forensic science services; and biopharma contract research and manufacturing services. Eurofins also delivers in-vitro diagnostic products and clinical diagnostic testing services globally. The group operates a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in more than 60 countries, supported by a workforce of approximately 63,000 employees. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Luxembourg, Eurofins has rapidly expanded through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and ongoing innovation in biotechnology and analytical chemistry.
Recent major company developments include the acquisition of SYNLAB's clinical diagnostics division in Spain in early 2025, significantly enhancing Eurofins' clinical diagnostics presence and capabilities in the Spanish market with an extensive network serving both public and private sectors. In 2024, Eurofins acquired Orchid Cellmark, a UK-based DNA and forensic testing company, and Infinity Laboratories, Inc., based in Colorado, expanding its biopharmaceutical and medical device testing network in the U.S. Eurofins also integrated advanced molecular testing services by acquiring Beacon Discovery, specializing in drug research, and DNA Diagnostics Centers to broaden its genetic testing services. The company continues to invest heavily in digitalization, automation, and state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure to improve turnaround times and service quality. Eurofins launched Eurofins Sustainability Solutions in 2022, emphasizing its commitment to environmental and social governance through innovative analytical services.
Eurofins Scientific SE generates diversified revenues from its business segments including food testing, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical testing, environmental analysis, consumer products testing, and clinical diagnostics. Its broad geographic footprint, advanced technological capabilities, and diversified portfolio position Eurofins as a key global provider of testing, inspection, certification, and contract research services tailored to regulatory compliance, product safety, and innovation across multiple high-growth industries. The company is publicly traded on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange under the ticker ERF (ISIN FR0014000MR3).