LABÉO

What LABÉO does

LABÉO is a French Groupement d'Intérêt Public (GIP) operating as an interdepartmental analysis and research center headquartered in Saint-Contest, Normandy. Founded with the Departments of Calvados, Eure, Orne, and Manche as founding members, it runs six sites across Normandy with approximately 400 employees and processes roughly 1.2 million samples per year for approximately 80,000 clients regionally and internationally. Its service portfolio spans food safety analysis (microbiological testing per EU Regulations 2073/2005 and 1441/2007, authenticity verification for over 6,000 meat and fish species, virus detection in food matrices), animal health diagnostics including full-species autopsy services, equine specialized services (genetic filiation testing, mobile diagnostics, proprietary Lyme and CEM diagnostic kits), environmental monitoring (water quality, marine resources, micropolluants), and Qualiopi-certified professional training in HACCP, food hygiene, and regulatory compliance. The R&D pole, established in 1996 with two collaborators and grown to nearly 30 by 2026, underwrites the differentiated capabilities that distinguish LABÉO from generic commercial laboratories.

The underlying technology stack combines conventional laboratory analytical methods (PCR, ELISA, hematology, biochemistry, genomic sequencing, GC-MS-MS mass spectrometry) with proprietary assets including the LABÉO Truck mobile biology unit launched in February 2024 for on-site equine diagnostics, in-house equine diagnostic kits for Lyme disease and Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) with double antigen systems manufactured in France, and the PRISMM mass spectrometry and metabolomics platform inaugurated in December 2023 in partnership with Université de Caen Normandie. COFRAC accreditations across multiple test scopes (N°1-5684, 1-6185, 1-6186) under ISO/IEC 17025, Qualiopi training certification, DGAL approval for animal health testing, and the November 2025 first-in-France bacteriophage detection accreditation form the regulatory backbone that anchors government and professional client contracts.

LABÉO operates a professional services revenue model with predominantly unit-based pricing: training at €265/person/day, urgent sampling fees of €50 (one week), €100 (48 hours), or €200 (24 hours), bilingual report supplements of €10.50, and cidricole certification fees of €10.50 per certificate. Customer segments include veterinarians, breeders and Herd Defense Groups (GDS), food industry operators ranging from artisans to industrial, local authorities and state services, farmers/fishermen/producers, and industrial clients. Anchor institutional clients include IFCE (53,090 equine filiation orders processed in 2023), RESPE, Santé Publique France, DDPP, ANSES, INRAE, AESN, and Centre François Baclesse. The GIP structure means the entity has no traditional shareholders; capital investments including the €400,000 PRISMM facility modification, €600,000 FEDER aid for mass spectrometry, and €396,800 regional aid for organic molecule extraction equipment are funded through regional and European grants and retained earnings.

Name

LABÉO

Legal name

LABÉO, Groupement d'Intérêt Public (GIP)

Website

https://laboratoire-labeo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LABÉO is a French public-interest laboratory group (GIP) operating six sites across Normandy with approximately 400 employees, providing COFRAC-accredited food safety, animal health, equine diagnostics, environmental testing, and Qualiopi-certified training services to around 80,000 clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Analytical Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALAAAD), Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene Verification (Swabs, ATP, Pathogen Monitoring) (AFALAAAE), Food Safety Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, Preventive Controls) (AFALAAAN), Laboratory Quality Systems, Accreditation & Proficiency Testing Programs (HLAJAIAM)

Keywords

• Food safety testing
• Animal health diagnostics
• Environmental laboratory services
• Equine genetic testing
• Microbiological analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-contest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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 Analysis Services: Core revenue stream from analyzing food, animal health, environmental, and clinical samples. Services include microbiological testing, physico-chemical analysis, genetic testing, and specialized testing for cidricole/beer products, shellfish, and equine diagnostics.
2. Training Services: HACCP, food hygiene, and quality training certified under Qualiopi. 382 audits and 39 training days delivered in 2024. Training priced at 265€/person/day inter-company.
3. Audit and Consulting: Hygiene audits in collective and commercial restaurants, GMS, and food industry. DDPP approval dossier preparation. Sanitation Master Plan (PMS) writing and support.
4. Sampling Services: Field sampling services for various matrices including water, shellfish, food products, and environmental samples.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LABÉO operates a multi-disciplinary analytical laboratory providing food safety testing (microbiological, physico-chemical, authenticity verification), animal health diagnostics (autopsy, bacteriology, virology, parasitology), equine genetic testing and mobile diagnostics, environmental monitoring (water, sediment, shellfish, micropolluants), and Qualiopi-certified professional training, audits, and consulting. The laboratory delivers results through a secure client extranet and mobile app, with field sampling and a mobile truck unit for on-site diagnostics. It is accredited by COFRAC and approved by the French Ministry of Agriculture for testing across food, animal, environmental, and human health matrices.

Product overview

LABÉO operates as an interdépartemental analysis and research center (Pôle d'analyses et de recherche interdépartemental de Normandie) offering a comprehensive laboratory services portfolio. The core offering spans food safety testing (microbiological analysis, authenticity verification, virus detection), animal health services (autopsy, diagnostics), equine specialized services (genetic testing via kits and LABÉO Truck mobile unit), environmental testing, and professional training/audit services. These services are delivered through 6 sites across Normandy with COFRAC accreditation, supported by an R&D division and specialized units including the Marine Resources Unit and PRISMM mass spectrometry platform. Digital access is provided via the LABÉO&Me mobile application and client extranet portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Safety Analysis Services Comprehensive food safety testing including microbiological analysis per EU regulations No. 2073/2005 and No. 1441/2007, food authenticity verification for meat and fish species detection (over 6,000 species), and virus detection in food matrices. COFRAC-accredited for food producers, artisans, retailers, and industrial food manufacturers.
• Animal Autopsy Services Professional autopsy services for all animal species conducted in compliance with sanitary standards, providing diagnostic insights for unexplained mortality cases and supporting veterinary practitioners with quality sampling for complementary examinations.
• Cider and Brewing Products Analysis Specialized physico-chemical and microbiological testing for cider, spirits, and beer producers. COFRAC-accredited self-control services for AOC, AOP, and IGP labelled products, with CIDERICOL purity certification available at €10.50 per certificate.
• Environmental Testing Services Water quality testing and environmental monitoring covering drinking water, bathing water, groundwater, marine environments, micropolluants, and coastal zone monitoring. Performed for municipalities, state services, water agencies, and industrial clients.
• Training, Audit and Consulting Services Qualiopi-certified professional training in food hygiene (HACCP, PMS), audit services for commercial and collective catering establishments, and consulting including preparation of DDPP approval dossiers and Sanitation Master Plan (PMS) writing. Training priced at €265 per person per day for inter-company sessions.
• Equine Genetic Testing and Filiation Genetic testing for equine parentage verification, genetic disease screening, coat color testing, and performance predictive markers. Processes over 53,000 samples annually including blood tubes and hair samples, serving IFCE and StudBook Selle Français.
• LABÉO Truck Mobile Laboratory Service Mobile equine biology unit providing on-site diagnostic testing including PCR, ELISA, hematology, and biochemistry with COFRAC-accredited results delivered same day. Responds to emergencies and scheduled events such as Arqana sales and StudBook testing days.
• Equine Diagnostic Kits Point-of-care diagnostic kits for equine health including Lyme disease and Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM). Feature improved sensitivity and specificity with double antigen systems compared to reference methods, manufactured in France.
• Marine Resources Unit Services Specialized laboratory services for marine resource analysis including genetics (metagenomics, sequencing), cell biology (culture, histology, cytometry), and molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR) for shellfish and aquaculture industry support, including the first COFRAC-accredited detection of infectious bacteriophages in oysters.
• PRISMM Mass Spectrometry Platform Research and innovation platform in mass spectrometry and metabolomics developed with University of Caen, offering biomarker identification and quantification services related to occupational and environmental exposures, epigenetic modifications, and DNA alterations.
• LABÉO Academy Monthly webinar series (30-minute format) dedicated to equine and mixed-practice veterinarians offering practical interpretation keys, experience sharing, and analytical expertise from LABÉO. First year delivered 11 webinaires with 1,800 registered veterinarians.
• LABÉO&Me Mobile Application Mobile application for veterinarians, breeders, and equine industry professionals providing real-time tracking of analysis requests, results delivery, personalized notifications, and access to expert support from LABÉO.

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• DDPP (Directions Départementales de la Protection des Populations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ministry-approved analysis services for Bluetongue disease detection and typing in sheep herds in Manche and Orne departments, supporting government animal health surveillance.
• CNRScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Scientific collaboration for genetic characterization of bee populations including black bee preservation. LABÉO researchers work with CNRS scientists on biodiversity and environmental monitoring studies.
• RESPE (Réseau d'Épidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Équine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024LABÉO serves as support laboratory for RESPE, contributing to equine disease surveillance for nearly 20 years. Now elevated to support laboratory status to test new network laboratories for HVE-1, HVE-4, equine influenza and Streptococcus equi detection by PCR. LABÉO experts participate in international WHO (OMSA) equine influenza surveillance groups.
• Irish Equine Centre (IEC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024International twinning/jumelage partnership involving workshop exchanges, staff immersion programs (Vis ma vie), collaborative research projects, joint scientific events, and shared communication roadmap. Joint work in veterinary bacteriology, environmental chemistry, and metagenomics.
• Centre François BaclessecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborative research in cancer epidemiology through PRISMM platform contribution. Joint participation in molecular epidemiology studies linked to cancer etiology, improving public health through biomarker analysis.
• Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie (AESN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Water sampling and analysis services for Seine river quality monitoring including sediment and shellfish sampling. Coordinates with CSLN for marine sampling operations.
• DDPP (Directions Départementales de la Protection des Populations)coreOthers · 1 January 2024LABÉO prepares and files DDPP approval dossiers for clients, supports PMS writing, and conducts ministry-approved audits.
• Trees-EverywhereminorOthers · 1 January 2023Collaboration on urban reforestation project near Mémorial de Caen, planting 15,000 trees and shrubs on 5,000m² to capture 40 tonnes CO₂ over 30 years, supporting LABÉO's RSE commitments.
• GDS Normandie (Groupements de Défense Sanitaire)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Normandy herd defense groups and subsidiaries for veterinary services including autopsy services supporting public health surveillance.
• ANSES (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborative research and expert network participation. LABÉO experts invited to EFSA groups and international OMSA equine disease groups alongside ANSES scientists.
• INRAEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-organization of IEIDC 2024 (International Equine Infectious Diseases Conference) and ongoing research collaboration in equine health and virology.
• NSF InternationalcoreOthers · 1 January 20232 of 7 LABÉO audit team members are NSF certified for commercial restaurant and agri-food industry audits.
• IFCE (Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Équitation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022LABÉO conducts equine genetic testing and parentage verification for IFCE for the 3rd consecutive year. Genomic platform processes over 53,000 samples annually including blood tubes and mane samples for IFCE.
• Université de Caen NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-standing research partnership including PRISMM mass spectrometry platform (Plateforme de Recherche et d'Innovation en Spectrométrie de Masse et Métabolomique) housed at LABÉO. Collaboration with ANTICIPE team and Centre François Baclesse for epidemiology studies including Esteban and Pestiriv.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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