Eurofins Scientific SE, headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, is one of the world’s leading laboratory groups providing a broad range of analytical testing services. Established in 1987, the company has grown into a global leader in bioanalytical testing, serving clients across pharmaceuticals, food, environmental, agroscience, and clinical diagnostics sectors. Eurofins operates with a mission to contribute to global health and safety by delivering reliable and innovative testing solutions.
Core Business
Eurofins Scientific offers over 200,000 validated analytical methods and operates more than 900 laboratories across 61 countries. The company provides comprehensive testing services to industries requiring stringent regulatory compliance, product quality, and safety assurance. Eurofins is recognized for its scientific excellence, investment in research and development, and the ability to deliver accurate results with high turnaround speed.
Product & Service Offerings
- Food and Feed Testing – Quality, authenticity, contaminants, allergens, microbiology, and nutritional analysis.
- Environmental Testing – Water, air, soil, and waste analysis for pollutants and regulatory compliance.
- Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Product Testing – GMP/GLP compliant testing, bioanalytical services, method development, and stability studies.
- Agroscience Services – Field and laboratory studies, residue analysis, crop protection evaluation.
- Genomics Services – DNA sequencing, PCR, microbiome analysis, and molecular diagnostics.
- Forensic Services – DNA profiling, toxicology, and digital forensics for law enforcement and legal applications.
- Advanced Material Sciences – Testing of packaging, chemicals, electronics, and materials under extreme conditions.
- Clinical Diagnostic Testing – Infectious disease, cancer, genetic, and prenatal diagnostics with a focus on precision medicine.
Specialization & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Unmatched global reach with testing capabilities in over 900 laboratories worldwide.
- Leader in food and pharmaceutical testing, trusted by global brands and regulatory bodies.
- Proprietary analytical methods and high throughput automation for rapid results.
- Investment in innovation, with over €300 million annually in R&D and technology upgrades.
- Decentralized operations model, enabling responsiveness to local client needs with global standardization.
Financial Overview
Eurofins Scientific is a publicly traded company listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange. Financial highlights include:
- 2022 revenue: €6.71 billion, representing a CAGR of 21% over 10 years.
- Net profit: €732 million in 2022.
- Over 61,000 employees across the globe.
- Strategic acquisitions have strengthened its leadership in key markets including food, pharma, and clinical diagnostics.
Shipment Data
As a testing service provider, Eurofins does not engage in product shipments. However, its logistics infrastructure supports:
- Global sample collection and transportation services with temperature control and chain-of-custody compliance.
- Partnerships with courier networks and on-site sample pickup in major metropolitan regions.
- Sample volumes reach millions per year across different industries including food, clinical, and environmental testing.
Target Market
- Multinational food and beverage companies
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms
- Environmental agencies and industrial companies
- Agricultural input manufacturers and research organizations
- Healthcare providers and hospitals
- Government agencies and law enforcement
Capabilities
- High-throughput laboratories with robotic sample processing and AI-driven data analytics.
- ISO/IEC 17025 accredited methods across all major testing domains.
- Proprietary laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for secure client access and data reporting.
- Global research hubs and innovation centers in Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Real-time diagnostics platforms for pandemics and infectious disease outbreak responses.
Certifications & Compliance
- GMP, GLP, and ISO/IEC 17025 certifications across key laboratories.
- FDA, EMA, and EPA compliance for pharmaceutical and environmental testing.
- Accreditation from national health agencies, including CLIA (USA), UKAS (UK), COFRAC (France), and others.
- Audited and certified by international bodies for testing reliability, ethics, and data integrity.
Customer Testimonials
“Eurofins’ support during our product launch was invaluable. Their expertise in regulatory testing and fast turnaround helped us meet global compliance timelines.”
— VP of Quality, Global Pharmaceutical Company
“Their food testing solutions give us confidence in our supply chain and help us meet the highest safety standards.”
— Director of Food Safety, International Food Manufacturer
Major Achievements
- Played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic, processing millions of PCR and serology tests globally.
- Acquired over 50 laboratories between 2020–2022, strengthening their global footprint and technological capacity.
- Developed advanced next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms for genomics and diagnostics applications.
- Recognized by leading publications and agencies as a top employer and innovator in the life sciences industry.
- Supported regulatory agencies across the world in monitoring environmental and public health data.
Eurofins Scientific SE continues to lead the global testing, inspection, and certification industry by combining scientific rigor, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.
