Name

Triskelion

Legal name

DUCARES B.V.

Website

https://triskelion.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Research Organization (Analytical Testing & Regulatory Consultancy)

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Compliance Testing (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC), Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH), Pesticide Residue & Agrochemical Screening Services (Soil/Plant/Water) (AFACAKAF), Emerging Contaminants Testing (PFAS, Microplastics) (AFALAFAI), Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) (AFALAAAC)

Keywords

• Analytical testing services
• Regulatory compliance consulting
• Contract research organization
• Chemical safety assessment
• Pharmaceutical bioanalysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeist

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Analytical Testing Services: Contract research organization providing chemical and biological analysis services for companies in food, pharma, feed, agrochemicals, and chemicals industries. Services include GLP-compliant testing, migration studies, efficacy testing, and specialized analytical services.
2. Regulatory Consultancy: Expert interpretation and strategic advice on complex EU legislation including REACH, BPR, PPP regulations, food contact materials compliance, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
3. Consumer Testing Products: Direct-to-consumer testing kits for PFAS in eggs, vegetables, and fruit sold through the company website shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Triskelion is a Dutch contract research organization that provides GLP-compliant analytical testing and regulatory consultancy services for chemicals, food & feed, and pharmaceutical companies seeking EU market access. The company delivers integrated laboratory testing, dossier preparation (REACH, BPR, PPP), and specialized services including the proprietary Molecular Barcode chemical fingerprinting method and a 24/7 Emergency Response Service for contamination incidents. Direct-to-consumer PFAS testing kits for eggs, vegetables, and fruit complement the core B2B service portfolio.

Product overview

Triskelion is an independent contract research organization that combines laboratory testing with regulatory consultancy. The offering is structured as expert service lines covering Chemicals (REACH), Food Contact Materials, Biocides (BPR), Plant Protection Products, Food & Feed, and Pharmaceuticals (GLP-bioanalysis), supported by an Emergency Response Service for urgent incidents. Analytical services include Molecular Barcode for chemical fingerprinting, NIAS Screening, 5 Batch Analysis, and BPA Safe certification. Regulatory services cover dossier preparation and submission for REACH, BPR, and PPP registrations. Consumer-facing PFAS testing kits for eggs, vegetables, and fruit are sold through the online shop. All services are delivered by senior experts combining laboratory precision with regulatory insight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemicals (REACH) Expert Services End-to-end REACH regulatory support for chemical manufacturers and importers, including dossier preparation, IUCLID and CSR preparation, data generation, ECHA submission and follow-up, and support during ECHA evaluations. Over 500 REACH dossiers have been prepared since 2007.
• Food Contact Materials Services Comprehensive testing and regulatory services for packaging producers, converters, and food manufacturers ensuring compliance with EU food contact regulations, including migration testing, NIAS screening, BPA Safe certification, and scientific support for EFSA petitions.
• Biocides (BPR) Services Full Biocidal Products Regulation support for biocidal product manufacturers and formulators, including active substance approval strategy, product authorization, efficacy testing, BPR dossier preparation, IUCLID assembly, and R4BP submission.
• Plant Protection Products Services Complete support for plant protection product registration under EU Regulation 1107/2009, including study design, data interpretation, dRR compilation, environmental risk assessment, and zonal application submission.
• Food and Feed Testing Services Food and feed safety testing ensuring compliance with EU general food law, including contaminant detection, PFAS testing, heavy metals analysis, and specialized laboratories for infant formula and medical food analysis with accelerated release periods.
• Pharmaceuticals (GLP-bioanalysis) Services GLP-compliant bioanalytical method development and validation using LC-MS/MS for pharmaceutical and biotech drug development, supporting preclinical and clinical trials with validated methodologies aligned with EMA and FDA expectations.
• Emergency Response Service (ERS) 24/7 emergency hotline support with rapid analysis, toxicological expertise, and root cause identification for contamination incidents, product complaints, recalls, and food safety crises affecting food, feed, and pharma industries. Includes immediate expert response with contaminant detection, authority communication support, and non-targeted screening for unknown contaminants.
• Molecular Barcode Analytical Service Trademarked chemical fingerprinting service using non-targeted LC-MS to characterize complex substances and assess batch equivalence, particularly for peptide and protein-based biopesticides and natural complex mixtures, supporting regulatory dossiers.
• BPA Safe Certification by Triskelion Independent certification confirming BPA migration below 1 µg/kg detection limit using LC-HRMS methods, compliant with EU Regulation 2024/3190. The certificate is valid for 2 years and includes authorization to use the BPA Safe mark in communications and product listing in the Triskelion BPA Safe database.
• PFAS Egg Test (English) Certified PFAS analysis for backyard chicken eggs sold direct-to-consumer. Includes test kit, sample collection box, and certified analysis report delivered via email within 4 weeks at €255 per test.
• PFAS Eiertest (Nederlands) Dutch-language PFAS testing service for home-produced eggs at €255 per test, including sample collection kit and clear results report delivered within 4 weeks.
• PFAS Test voor Groenten en Fruit PFAS analysis service for home-grown vegetables and fruits using LC-MS/MS methodology, priced at €285 per test, including test kit, sample collection instructions, and certified analysis report delivered within several weeks.
• Heavy Metals in Food Testing ICP-MS analysis for lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, nickel, and tin in food products, compliant with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 and the new nickel limits under Regulation (EU) 2024/1987.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ REACH dossiers prepared since 2007
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Certania GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Triskelion is part of the international Certania Group. In 2020, the two companies Ducares B.V. and Triskelion merged, combining their TNO spin-off scientific expertise into a unified organization operating under the Triskelion name while maintaining legal permits under Ducares B.V.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and chemical testing. Triskelion competes with Eurofins on regulatory analytical work (REACH, food contact, PFAS, heavy metals), though Eurofins operates at vastly larger scale across a much broader service portfolio.
• SGS: Geneva-based testing, inspection, and certification group with extensive chemicals, food, and life sciences testing capabilities. SGS competes with Triskelion on regulatory testing and certification, especially for multinational clients needing global coverage.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC group with agri-food, chemicals, and commodities testing lines. Bureau Veritas competes with Triskelion in food safety, chemicals, and consumer goods testing, particularly for clients seeking combined TIC service bundles.
• TÜV SÜD: German-based testing, inspection, certification, and training group with strong food, chemicals, and product-safety capabilities. TÜV SÜD competes with Triskelion's regulatory testing and certification work, including food contact material and REACH-related services in the DACH region.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with food, chemicals, and pharma testing services. Intertek is comparable to Triskelion on chemical regulatory testing and food/feed analytical work, with stronger international reach but a less specialized regulatory dossier offering.
• Charles River Laboratories: Global CRO with significant GLP bioanalytical and preclinical services for pharmaceuticals. Comparable to Triskelion's pharmaceutical GLP bioanalysis service line, though Charles River operates at much larger scale across drug development.

Direct peers

• Smithers Group: UK-based provider of testing, consulting, and regulatory services across chemicals, materials, and life sciences. Smithers is a close peer to Triskelion in offering combined lab testing and regulatory advisory for chemicals and product safety, with comparable size and European focus.
• Normec Group: Dutch TIC and compliance group operating labs across food, feed, environment, and product safety. Normec is a closely comparable Dutch peer to Triskelion, with overlapping testing capabilities and similar regional client base.

Regional players

• Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR): Dutch food safety and feed research institute (part of Wageningen University & Research). Comparable to Triskelion's food and feed testing capabilities, though it operates as a public research institution with a broader mandate and subsidized cost base.

Emerging players

• Frontage Laboratories: US-headquartered CRO with bioanalytical, CMC, and preclinical services. Comparable to Triskelion's GLP pharmaceutical bioanalysis service line, with overlap in LC-MS/MS method development and validation for clinical trials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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