Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH, headquartered in Getzersdorf, Austria, is a global leader in diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety. As a division of DSM-Firmenich, Romer Labs provides a full portfolio of testing solutions and analytical services focused on mycotoxins, food allergens, GMOs, microbiological contaminants, and veterinary drug residues. With a robust global footprint and decades of scientific innovation, Romer Labs is trusted by food and agricultural companies worldwide to ensure regulatory compliance and consumer safety.
Core Business
Romer Labs offers a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to detect and quantify harmful contaminants in food and feed. Their primary offerings include:
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Mycotoxin Testing:
- AgraStrip® – Lateral flow devices for rapid, on-site detection
- AgraQuant® – ELISA kits for quantitative laboratory testing
- MycoSep® – Cleanup columns for sample preparation before HPLC/LC-MS analysis
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Food Allergen Detection:
- AgraStrip® and AgraQuant® test kits for allergens such as gluten, peanut, soy, milk, egg, hazelnut, and more
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GMO Testing:
- AgraQuant® GMO and GeneScan® kits for qualitative and quantitative GMO detection
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Microbiological Testing:
- RapidChek® pathogen detection systems for E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria
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Veterinary Drug Residue Testing:
- ELISA-based detection for antibiotics and growth promoters in meat and animal products
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Analytical Services:
- ISO 17025-accredited laboratories providing confirmatory testing, method validation, and customized analytical solutions
These solutions are used across food production chains, from raw material sourcing to finished product verification.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition
Romer Labs is uniquely positioned as one of the few diagnostic providers offering:
- End-to-end contamination monitoring solutions
- Rapid on-site screening and lab-based quantitative testing
- Certified reference materials and proficiency testing schemes
- Scientific advisory support for regulatory compliance worldwide
Their patented AgraStrip® Pro WATEX® system revolutionizes lateral flow testing by significantly simplifying the extraction process, improving accuracy and reducing time to results.
Financials and Market Reach
As a division of DSM-Firmenich, Romer Labs benefits from the global infrastructure and financial backing of a major life sciences and nutrition conglomerate:
- Active in over 100 countries through direct presence and distributor partnerships
- Operating four accredited analytical service labs in Austria, the USA, Singapore, and Brazil
- Collaborates with leading food processors, grain handlers, regulatory agencies, and third-party labs
Romer Labs supports thousands of routine users globally with tens of millions of tests conducted annually.
Shipment and Distribution
- Products manufactured and shipped from centralized facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia
- Cold-chain logistics support for sensitive diagnostics
- Customized bulk orders and OEM services for institutional clients
- Global distribution network covering Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas, and Middle East
Their efficient distribution model ensures timely delivery with full batch traceability and technical documentation.
Target Market
Romer Labs serves a diverse customer base across the food and feed safety spectrum:
- Agri-food producers and grain elevators
- Feed mills and integrators
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Third-party testing laboratories
- Government inspection and regulatory bodies
Its solutions are tailored to meet the strictest safety and compliance demands of regions such as the EU, FDA (USA), Codex Alimentarius, and China GB standards.
Capabilities
- ISO 17025 and ISO 9001-accredited laboratories
- In-house R&D team developing proprietary antibodies and assay technologies
- Advanced analytical platforms including LC-MS/MS, ELISA, PCR, and LFD
- Digital tools for data management, remote validation, and traceability
- Training and certification programs for lab technicians and QA professionals
These capabilities allow Romer Labs to deliver cutting-edge, scalable diagnostics backed by global support and scientific credibility.
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 17025 Accreditation for analytical service labs
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Products validated by AOAC, USDA-GIPSA, FAPAS, and other regulatory benchmarks
- GMP-aligned manufacturing for reagents and testing kits
These standards support regulatory acceptance in global markets and ensure confidence in testing reliability.
Customer Testimonials
Clients consistently praise Romer Labs for:
- Accuracy and ease-of-use of AgraStrip® LFDs in field conditions
- Reliable shelf-life and lot consistency
- Speed and precision of AgraQuant® ELISA kits in high-throughput environments
- Excellent technical support, including method validation and troubleshooting
Large food manufacturers and grain traders emphasize Romer’s role in mitigating contamination risks and avoiding costly recalls.
Major Achievements
- Developed the first-ever commercial lateral flow mycotoxin test kits
- Over 50 million tests sold globally across diagnostic categories
- Launched CytoQuant®, a breakthrough flow cytometry-based system for real-time surface hygiene monitoring
- Partnered with major universities and FAO/WHO on food safety research
- Played a critical role in setting industry benchmarks for allergen and mycotoxin detection
Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH remains at the forefront of food and feed safety, delivering innovative, validated, and regulatory-aligned diagnostic solutions that protect brands, consumers, and global supply chains.
