Complife Group

Name

Complife Group

Legal name

Complife Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://www.complifegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Testing and Compliance Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Quality & GLP/GCLP Compliance (HLAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical Quality Assurance (GCP QA, TMF/QMS oversight) (HLAGAKAI), Quality Assurance, GxP Compliance & Auditing FSP (HLAGAOAE)

Keywords

• Cosmetic testing services
• Regulatory compliance consulting
• Biocompatibility testing
• Medical device certification
• Nutraceutical testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Garbagnate Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Testing services for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals including safety testing, efficacy studies, and biocompatibility evaluation.
2. Regulatory Consulting: Regulatory strategy, compliance consulting, and market access support for MDR, IVDR, and international regulatory frameworks.
3. Academy and Training: Educational programs, webinars, master seminars, and professional training courses for regulatory affairs and quality professionals in the health industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Complife Group provides laboratory testing services (biocompatibility, clinical studies, in vitro studies, solar testing, efficacy testing) and regulatory compliance consulting (MDR/IVDR, EUDAMED registration, CE marking, market access) for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company also delivers professional education and training programs through Complife Academy covering regulatory disciplines, biocompatibility, and post-market surveillance. Services are delivered through 9+ wholly-owned subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.

Product overview

Complife Group is a global testing and compliance organization serving the Health&Care market with a multi-subsidiary structure. The core offering consists of laboratory testing services (biocompatibility, clinical studies, in vitro studies, solar testing) combined with regulatory compliance consulting. The group operates through subsidiaries including Complife Italia, Complife France, Complife Iberia, Complife Swiss, Nutratech, and Thema (with Thema Corp for US market). Complife Academy provides professional education and training. Services span four main markets: Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals, Medical Devices, and Pharma, with expertise in EU MDR/IVDR, ISO 13485, and international regulatory requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Testing Services Comprehensive laboratory testing services including biocompatibility testing, clinical studies, in vitro studies, solar testing (SPF evaluation), and efficacy testing for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Serves manufacturers requiring product safety verification and efficacy claim substantiation.
• Regulatory Compliance and Consulting Services Regulatory strategy, document preparation, conformity assessment, MDR/IVDR classification, EUDAMED registration, CE marking support, and market access services across EU, US, Switzerland, and international markets. Serves cosmetics, medical device, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers needing regulatory approval and compliance support.
• Complife Academy (Education and Training) Educational platform offering webinars, in-house training, and professional courses including the Advanced Master in Regulatory Disciplines Medical Devices, covering biocompatibility, post-market surveillance, MDR compliance, and sunscreen regulations. Serves regulatory affairs and quality professionals in the health industry.
• PET Division (Pet Cosmetics Testing and Regulatory Services) New division offering testing and regulatory services specifically for pet cosmetics and personal care products, extending the company's testing capabilities to the pet care market.
• In Vivo Testing Services In vivo testing service expansion through the Attests partnership, adding clinical and biological evaluation capabilities to the company's testing portfolio for cosmetics and health products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully supports clients with MDR certification and CE marking processes
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor, core and significant.

• MedcinmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Complife Group welcomed Medcin to accelerate international scientific collaboration and market excellence. This partnership enhances scientific expertise and expands international reach in the Health&Care market.
• BSI Group (Notified Body)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Collaboration with BSI Group, a Notified Body, for biocompatibility morning events. BSI provides expert insights into ISO 10993-1:2025 changes and biological evaluation strategies for medical devices.
• DNVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Collaboration with DNV for EUDAMED webinar. DNV is a partner for the educational content on EUDAMED mandatory use requirements.
• GBA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Complife Group joined GBA Group to strengthen Health and Personal Care services. This strategic alignment enhances the company's service offerings in the health and personal care sectors, providing expanded capabilities and market reach.
• Attests (in vivo testing expansion)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025A significant expansion for Complife Group through in vivo testing capabilities, representing a major new service expansion.
• AmbrosialabsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024A new chapter of innovation and growth through partnership with Ambrosialab, enhancing Complife's capabilities in the nutraceutical and health supplement sectors.
• JOB ON BEAUTYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with JOB ON BEAUTY for Post-Market Surveillance under MDR webinar, providing comprehensive overview of key requirements and practical insights.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WuXi AppTec: Global contract testing and CRO organization with extensive laboratory testing and biocompatibility services. Competitor for Complife on medical device and pharmaceutical testing engagements, particularly for clients seeking Asian lab access.
• SGS: Global leader in testing, inspection, and certification with cosmetics and life sciences practices. Competes with Complife on regulatory testing and CE marking services, though at much larger scale across many industries.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification group with consumer products and healthcare testing services. Competes with Complife for cosmetics safety, nutraceutical testing, and medical device conformity assessment work.
• UL LLC: Operates UL Solutions testing and certification with a dedicated medical device and life sciences practice. Overlaps with Complife on regulatory strategy, biocompatibility, and ISO 13485 consulting.
• Intertek: Provides testing and certification services including a dedicated Health and Personal Care business. Overlaps with Complife on cosmetic product safety, medical device testing, and regulatory compliance support.

Direct peers

• NSF International: Provides testing, certification, and regulatory consulting for personal care, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical devices. Closely comparable to Complife's multi-vertical testing and consulting model.
• Eurofins Scientific: Largest global testing services group with dedicated cosmetics, personal care, and medical device testing divisions. Direct overlap with Complife across biocompatibility, regulatory testing, and multi-jurisdiction market access services.
• Charles River Laboratories: Specializes in preclinical and laboratory testing services for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993) testing — a direct capability overlap with Complife's medical device division.
• EMERGO by UL: Focused medical device and IVD regulatory consulting practice offering CE marking, CH REP, and global market access support. Closely comparable to Complife's Thema subsidiary offering in regulatory affairs.

Emerging players

• Product Safety Labs: Specialized contract laboratory providing safety and efficacy testing for personal care, cosmetics, and consumer health products. Smaller-scale peer with similar product-focused testing approach to Complife.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/complife-group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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