Laboratoire Gifrer

What Laboratoire Gifrer does

Laboratoire Gifrer (legal entity: GIFRER BARBEZAT) is a French pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor founded in 1912, organized as a SASU with €7,815,376.73 in share capital and 251-500 employees, headquartered in Vaulx-en-Velin near Lyon. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a diversified portfolio of CE-marked medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, antiseptic medications, and biocides organized into six categories: pediatrics (sérum physiologique, Mouche Bébé nasal aspirator, MON PREMIER GIFRER baby care, liniment), ORL/respiratory (Physiologica isotonic and hypertonic seawater sprays, Septinasal), women's health (Sorae supplements for menopause, intimate comfort, and menstrual balance), dental care (Bicare+ toothpastes, whitening powders, charcoal-infused bamboo toothbrushes), antisepsis/dermatology (Amukine, modified alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, arnica gel), and gastro-enterology (Carbofen, sodium bicarbonate, glycerin suppositories). Core technical differentiators include pharmaceutical-grade formulation under SASU control, high natural-ingredient percentages (97-99% on the pediatric range), use of seawater from the controlled Cancale Bay zone, and proprietary branded ingredients such as ExceptionHYAL Blossom (hyaluronic acid complex, Roelmi HPC SRL) and Synbæctive (probiotic complex, SYNBALANCE SRL) used in the Sorae line.

The business model is sales-led and B2B2C, distributing primarily through the French pharmacy network (officines) using ACL/CIP-coded SKUs, with secondary direct sales to hospitals and healthcare institutions and direct-to-consumer engagement through e-commerce sites (gifrer.fr, bicare.gifrer.fr). Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical products across the medical device, cosmetic, food supplement, medication, and biocide categories, with pricing set at the individual pharmacy level and not publicly disclosed by the company. Customer acquisition and retention are reinforced by Club Gifrer, a loyalty/community platform with 50,000+ parent members receiving expert advice, exclusive gifts, and educational content, alongside social media presence on Instagram (@gifrer_france, @bicare_gifrer) and Facebook (Bicare-Gifrer). Core manufacturing of nasal and device products is performed by partner ODOST and STE Pharmaceuticals; web infrastructure is hosted via o2switch (Clermont-Ferrand) and CloudFlare, keeping data and production on French territory.

Name

Laboratoire Gifrer

Legal name

GIFRER BARBEZAT

Website

https://www.gifrer.fr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Laboratoire Gifrer is a French pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1912 (legal entity GIFRER BARBEZAT) that develops and distributes CE-marked medical devices, cosmetics, supplements, and antiseptics across pediatric, nasal, women's health, dental, and dermatology categories, sold primarily through French pharmacies to parents, women, and healthcare professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Healthcare & Personal Care Products

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Baby Bath & Cleansing (CRABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oral Care Products (Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Dental Floss, Whitening) (CRADAMAA), Cold, Flu, Cough & Allergy Remedies (Decongestants, Antihistamines, Cough Syrups, Lozenges) (CRADAMAD), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Baby care products
• Nasal care solutions
• Women's health supplements
• Oral care cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Décines-charpieu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Sales: Sale of CE-marked medical devices including physiological serum, nasal sprays, and nasal aspirators through pharmacy and healthcare professional channels.
2. Cosmetics: Sale of cosmetic products including baby care, dental care (Bicare+ line), and dermatological products through pharmacy channels.
3. Dietary Supplements: Sale of food supplements including Sorae women's health line (probiotics, hyaluronic acid) and Carbofen digestive supplements.
4. Medications: Sale of antiseptic medications (Amukine, modified alcohol, hydrogen peroxide), glycerin suppositories, and other pharmaceutical products.
5. Biocides: Sale of antiseptic biocides including Septi-Clean sprays and disinfectant wipes for hands and surfaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laboratoire Gifrer (legal entity: GIFRER BARBEZAT) is a French pharmaceutical manufacturer and wholesale distributor founded in 1912. The company produces and sells CE-marked medical devices (physiological serum, nasal sprays, baby nasal aspirators), cosmetics (baby skincare, dental care, dermatological products), dietary supplements (Sorae women's health line, Carbofen), medications (antiseptics, glycerin suppositories), and biocides (Septi-Clean). Products are organized into Pediatrics, Women's Health, Oral Care, ENT/Respiratory, Antisepsis, Dermatology, and Gastro-Enterology categories and distributed primarily through French pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare professionals.

Product overview

Laboratoire Gifrer is a French pharmaceutical company founded in 1912 offering a diversified portfolio of healthcare, cosmetic, and wellness products organized into six main categories: Pediatrics (saline serums, nasal aspirators, baby care cosmetics), ORL/Respiratory (Physiologica nasal sprays, Septinasal products), Women's Health (Sorae supplements, breastfeeding products), Dental Care (Bicare+ oral hygiene line), Antisepsis/Dermatology (antiseptic solutions, traditional skincare), and Gastro-Enterology (Carbofen, sodium bicarbonate). The core medical device portfolio centers on the Physiologica and Septinasal nasal hygiene lines, while the cosmetic portfolio emphasizes natural origin ingredients with products like MON PREMIER GIFRER baby care, liniments, and the Sorae women's health supplement line. The Bicare+ dental sub-brand focuses on natural oral care with whitening toothpastes, powders, and bamboo toothbrushes. The company operates under strict pharmaceutical manufacturing standards with CE marking on medical devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bicare+: Oral care product line including toothpastes, whitening powders, and toothbrushes under the Gifrer family. Products include dentifrice blancheur bicarbonate, dentifrice blancheur charbon, dentifrice gencives sensibles, and whitening powders.
• Physiologica
• Septinasal
• Sorae
• MON PREMIER GIFRER

Products and services

• Physiologica Nasal Care Range (sérum physiologique and seawater sprays)
• Septinasal Nasal Washing Solutions
• Mouche Bébé Nasal Aspirator and Replacement Tips
• MON PREMIER GIFRER Baby Skincare Range
• Liniment Oléo-Calcaire (400 ml pump and 100 ml)
• Crème S.O.S Fesses Rouges (diaper rash cream)
• Baby Wipes Range (Calendula, Bio Olive Oil, Auvergne Thermal Water)
• Sorae Women's Health Supplements (Ménopause, Confort Intime, Équilibre)
• Bicare+ Oral Care Range (toothpastes, whitening powders, bamboo toothbrush)
• Carbofen Digestive Supplement
• Antiseptic Solutions Range (Amukine 0.06%, Alcool Modifié 70%, Eau Oxygénée 10V, Dosoxygénée unit doses)
• Septi-Clean Biocides (disinfectant wipes and antiseptic spray)
• Glycerin Suppository (Adults)
• Breastfeeding Tisanes (Nature, Citron, Pêche Abricot, Fruits Rouges)
• Traditional Skincare Range (Arnica Gel, Baume Pectoral, Huile d'Amande Douce, Vaseline, Talc de Venise, Andina)
• Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Aids (Glycérine Végétale, Bicarbonate de Sodium)
• Eau Micellaire Bébé and Floral/Aromatic Waters (Bleuet, Fleurs d'Oranger, Rose)
• Baume Allaitement (Nipple Balm)
• Essence de Citronnelle 45 ml

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% natural ingredients on pediatric range (based on 28 products)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ODOSTcoreTechnology or IntegrationODOST manufactures Physiologica seawater-based nasal spray products that are distributed by Gifrer Barbezat.
• STE PharmaceuticalscoreTechnology or IntegrationSTE Pharmaceuticals manufactures various Physiologica nasal care devices and the baby nasal aspirator (Mouche Bébé) distributed by Gifrer Barbezat.
• ExceptionHYAL (Roelmi HPC SRL)coreTechnology or IntegrationExceptionHYAL Blossom (hyaluronic acid complex) is a proprietary branded ingredient used in Sorae Ménopause supplements, sourced from Roelmi HPC SRL.
• SynbÆctive (SYNBALANCE SRL)coreTechnology or IntegrationSynbÆctive is a proprietary probiotic complex used in Sorae women's health supplements (Confort Intime and Equilibre), sourced from SYNBALANCE SRL.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Klorane (Pierre Fabre): Pierre Fabre's natural-ingredient personal care brand with a pediatric baby/child range sold through French and international pharmacies. Comparable in clean/natural positioning, pediatric franchise, and pharmacy-led GTM.
• Laboratoire Cooper: French OTC pharmaceutical manufacturer with classic antiseptic, disinfectant, and family medication portfolio (e.g., Biseptine). Overlaps with Gifrer's Amukine, modified alcohol, and Septi-Clean antiseptic/biocide franchises.
• Stérimar: Established seawater-based nasal spray brand positioned against Physiologica and Septinasal across European pharmacies and drugstores. Closest direct competitor in the saline nasal hygiene category.
• Cattier Paris: French natural personal care and baby care brand (organic-certified) with comparable high natural ingredient shares across baby cleansing, hygiene, and adult care; competing on the same pharmacy shelves as Gifrer.
• Laboratoires Gilbert: French OTC pharmaceutical company with overlapping product lines including saline serums, nasal hygiene (Humer), and antiseptic solutions. Mirrors Gifrer's portfolio breadth across baby care, ORL, and family antiseptics.
• Biolane (Johnson & Johnson): Heritage French baby care brand (talc, liniment, cleansing) now under Johnson & Johnson, sold through French pharmacies with broad pediatric range directly comparable to Gifrer's Mon Premier Gifrer line.
• Mustela (Laboratoires Expanscience): French family-owned dermocosmetics and baby care specialist, distributed primarily through pharmacies and healthcare professionals. Closest analogue to Gifrer's pediatric positioning, natural-ingredient narrative, and B2B2C pharmacy channel.

Emerging players

• Forté Pharma: French laboratory focused on women's health, weight management, beauty-from-within, and OTC supplements. Comparable channel mix (pharmacies, drugstores) and direct overlap with Sorae menopause/intimate health propositions.
• PiLeJe: French specialist in microbiome, women's health, and dietary supplements distributed through pharmacies and healthcare professionals. Direct competitor to the Sorae women's health supplement line, particularly on intimate and menopausal indications.

Broad incumbents

• Avène (Pierre Fabre): Pierre Fabre's dermocosmetic flagship sold predominantly in pharmacies, with broader dermatology, baby, and sensitive-skin ranges. Larger incumbent peer with broader portfolio but overlapping pharmacy-led, dermatologist-validated positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gifrerfrance
• Instagraminstagram.com/gifrer_france

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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