ARS Probata

What ARS Probata does

ARS Probata operates as Eurofins Assurance Deutschland, a German limited liability company (Eurofins ARS PROBATA GmbH) headquartered in Berlin and wholly owned by Eurofins Scientific SE, a publicly listed European laboratory testing and assurance conglomerate. The firm delivers supply chain risk management services to manufacturers, brand owners, and retailers across three verticals: the food industry, the consumer goods industry, and the health and cosmetics industry.

Its service portfolio centers on third-party certification, auditing, training, and product recall notification. Certifications span quality and food-safety management standards (ISO 9001, IFS Food, IFS Broker, IFS Logistics, IFS Wholesale/Cash&Carry, BRCGS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000) alongside numerous sector-specific schemes (EU-Bio, Bio-AHV, KAT, Regionalfenster, GQB, ZNU, QS, VLOG, animal welfare and vegan labels, AOECS Gluten-free, Costco Compliance, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel, IFS Progress-Food). The consumer goods line offers amfori BSCI and SMETA social compliance audits. Recurring-revenue adjacencies include Food Schulung (food-industry training) and a formal Produktrückruf (product recall notification) channel.

The business model is direct B2B engagement with regulated enterprises, selling audit and certification projects on a fee-for-service basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Delivery relies on accredited human auditors rather than any disclosed technology platform, and accreditation-driven independence between consulting and certification functions is the central trust mechanism. The entity is small (approximately 8 employees in the reported headcount) but operates within Eurofins' broader assurance network, which provides global reach, shared client relationships, and cross-referral into Eurofins' laboratory testing footprint.

Name

ARS Probata

Legal name

Eurofins ARS PROBATA GmbH

Website

https://ars-probata.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eurofins Assurance Deutschland (Eurofins ARS PROBATA GmbH) provides accredited certification, auditing, training, and product recall services for food, consumer goods, and health/cosmetics manufacturers in Germany, operating as the German arm of Eurofins Scientific SE's assurance division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Certification and Auditing Services

akta.pro primary industry

GFSI Scheme Certification Audits (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, IFS) (AFALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail, Foodservice & Catering Audits (Restaurants, Commissaries, Central Kitchens) (AFALABAG), Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Witness Audits, Office Assessments & Certification Governance Services (AFALACAG), Auditor Qualification, Training & Competency Certification (Food Safety) (AFALACAD)

Keywords

• Supply chain certification
• Food safety auditing
• Social compliance audits
• ISO certification services
• Product recall management

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ARS Probata (Eurofins Assurance Deutschland) delivers independent third-party certification, supply chain auditing, and food industry training services for the food, consumer goods, and health/cosmetics industries. Offerings include ISO, IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and EU-Bio certifications, amfori BSCI and SMETA social compliance audits, food safety training (Food Schulung), social compliance assessments, and product recall/change notification handling.

Product overview

Eurofins Assurance (including ARS Probata) offers a comprehensive portfolio of supply chain risk management services for the food, consumer goods, health, and cosmetics industries. The portfolio includes certification services (ISO 9001, IFS Food, BRCGS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and numerous other standards), auditing services (amfori BSCI Audit, SMETA Audit), Food Schulung (training), Produktrückruf (product recall management), and Sozialverträglichkeitsprüfung (social compliance assessments). The company helps clients identify and mitigate risks related to processes, systems, personnel, and capacities to protect against brand damage and product recalls.

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Products and services

• Certification Services (Zertifizierung) Independent third-party certification against a broad set of standards for the food, consumer goods, health, and cosmetics industries, including ISO 9001, IFS Food, IFS Broker, IFS Logistics, IFS Wholesale/Cash&Carry, BRCGS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, EU-Bio, Bio-AHV, KAT, Regionalfenster, GQB, ZNU, QS, VLOG, Tierschutzlabel, V-Label, AOECS Gluten-free, Costco Compliance, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel, and IFS Progress-Food.
• Supply Chain Auditing (Auditierung) Supply chain auditing services for the consumer goods industry, including amfori BSCI Audit and SMETA Audit, for social compliance verification of supplier facilities.
• Food Industry Training (Food Schulung) Training services for food industry professionals covering quality, safety, and compliance topics.
• Product Recall and Change Notification (Produktrückruf) Product recall management and notification services for handling food safety incidents and regulatory reporting, including the 'Meldung Rückruf/Änderungen' channel for buyers and consumers.
• Social Compliance Assessment (Sozialverträglichkeitsprüfung) Social compliance assessments evaluating labor practices, human rights, and social responsibility in supply chains.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EurofinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARS PROBATA operates as part of the Eurofins Assurance division, forming a strategic partnership for providing supply chain risk management services. The partnership combines ARS PROBATA's certification expertise with Eurofins' global network of testing and assurance professionals. The collaboration enables comprehensive risk identification and mitigation services across food, consumer goods, and health/cosmetics industries.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global assurance provider offering food safety certification (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SQF, IFS), supply chain audits, and social compliance services. Directly overlaps with ARS Probata's certification and auditing services but with a much larger international footprint.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: Global TIC leader providing food safety audits, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS, SMETA, and social compliance audits. Comparable as it offers the same GFSI scheme certifications and amfori BSCI/SMETA audits that ARS Probata delivers, but at far greater geographic scale.
• DNV (Business Assurance): Internationally active certification body issuing ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and other management system certifications. Comparable scheme portfolio to ARS Probata, with additional emphasis on maritime and energy sectors.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: Global testing, inspection, and certification group issuing ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, and supply chain social audits. Comparable in scheme breadth and audit offerings, with broader geographic and vertical reach.
• DEKRA Certification: Large German testing, inspection, and certification organization offering ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and other management system certifications. Overlaps with ARS Probata but operates with a much wider portfolio across automotive, industrial, and food verticals.

Direct peers

• Kiwa Germany: European certification body with strong German presence offering ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, IFS, BRCGS, and organic certifications. Directly comparable in GFSI scheme coverage and DACH market positioning.
• Control Union Certifications: Global certification body with strong organic and sustainable agriculture certification presence in Germany. Comparable in offering organic, social compliance, and supply chain assurance audits overlapping with ARS Probata's EU-Bio and SMETA services.
• DQS CFS: Specialized food safety certification body based in Germany, offering FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, IFS, BRCGS, and organic certifications. Closely comparable as a German-based GFSI-focused certifier with multi-scheme coverage.
• GUTcert (Afnor group): German-based certification body issuing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and organic/biocyclic certifications. Highly comparable as a niche German certifier with focus on sustainability and food safety certification.
• TÜV SÜD Management Service: German-headquartered certification body issuing ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and IFS Food certificates. Directly competes with ARS Probata across the same GFSI scheme and ISO quality management portfolio in Germany and the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

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