Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy

What Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy does

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy is the Italian arm of Eurofins Scientific SE, a publicly traded (Euronext Paris: ERF) global leader in analytical testing services headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and founded in 1987. The Italian operations comprise at least seven wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning food and feed testing (anchored by the Madonna dell'Olmo, Cuneo laboratory), BioPharma product testing (Eurofins Biolab Srl, Vimodrone), agroscience services (Eurofins Agroscience Services Italy Srl, Catania), clinical diagnostics (Eurofins Biomedical Srl, Lucca; Eurofins Clinical Testing Italia Holding Srl, Vimodrone), genomics and liquid biopsy (Eurofins Genoma Group Srl, Rome), regulatory consulting, and additional laboratory services. Italy sits inside a global network of more than 950 laboratories across 57 countries with a workforce exceeding 65,000 employees, performing more than 450 million tests per year through more than 200,000 analytical methods. The group delivered EUR 7.296 billion in FY2025 revenues and 38,300% cumulative total shareholder return since its 1997 IPO.

The Italian service portfolio mirrors the group's full stack: food and feed safety and authenticity testing (including SNIF-NMR origin verification), environmental testing (water, soil, sediments, air, with growing emphasis on PFAS and microplastics), agroscience and crop protection studies, BioPharma product testing and medical device testing, sensory and consumer research, clinical diagnostics including the Oncotext liquid biopsy and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), genomic services spanning food authenticity through to oncology, forensic toxicology, and a broad consumer product testing range (cosmetics, softlines, electrical and electronics, construction materials). Underlying technologies include HPLC, ICAP, liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, pyrolysis-GC/MS, FTIR microscopy, RFID instrumentation, next-generation sequencing, and proprietary platforms such as OncoPanel (300+ cell-line drug discovery screen) and INVIEW Oncoprofiling (728-gene liquid biopsy panel). Eurofins holds deep scientific credentials including a five-decade partnership with NASA whose developed methods became Official Methods of AOAC International.

The business model is professional services revenue generated through B2B enterprise contracts with food and feed manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, medical device makers, environmental and government testing clients, and consumer product companies. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with dedicated account managers serving multinational clients across multiple geographies, leveraging the hub-and-spoke laboratory architecture that pairs local responsiveness (Italian spokes in Cuneo, Vimodrone, Catania, Lucca, Rome) with specialised hub competence centres. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured through tailored enterprise agreements based on test menu, volume, and turnaround. Revenue mechanics are volume-driven through sample-based testing rather than subscription or licence-based, with significant cross-sell across food, pharma, environment, and consumer product verticals for shared clients.

Name

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy

Legal name

Eurofins Scientific (Ireland) Limited

Website

https://eurofins.it

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy is the Italian subsidiary network of Eurofins Scientific SE, a global analytical testing group operating 950+ laboratories across 57 countries. The Italian entities deliver food, feed, environmental, BioPharma, clinical diagnostic, genomic, and consumer product testing services to enterprise clients through B2B contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALAAAD), Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) (AFALAAAC), Plastic Food-Contact Compliance Testing (Polymers, additives, monomers) (AFALAIAE)

Keywords

• Analytical laboratory testing
• Food and feed safety testing
• Environmental analytical testing
• BioPharma product testing
• Clinical diagnostics testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Madonna dell'Olmo - CUNEO, Piemonte

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Analytical Testing Services: Eurofins generates revenue through providing analytical laboratory testing services across multiple verticals including food and feed testing, environmental testing, BioPharma product testing, clinical diagnostics, and consumer product testing. Services are delivered through a global network of over 950 laboratories across 57 countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy operates accredited analytical laboratories that deliver comprehensive testing services for food and feed safety and quality, environmental samples, agrochemical residues, BioPharma products, clinical diagnostics, genomic and forensic testing, and consumer products. Services are provided through Italian subsidiaries including Eurofins Biolab Srl, Eurofins Genoma Group Srl, Eurofins Biomedical Srl, Eurofins Agroscience Services Italy Srl, Eurofins Regulatory & Consultancy Services Italy Srl, and Eurofins Lamm Srl, which form part of Eurofins Scientific SE's global hub-and-spoke laboratory network of over 950 facilities across 57 countries.

Product overview

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy is a network of laboratory testing entities (including Eurofins Biolab Srl, Eurofins Regulatory & Consultancy Services Italy Srl, Eurofins Agroscience Services Italy Srl, Eurofins Biomedical Srl, Eurofins Genoma Group Srl, and Eurofins Lamm Srl) operating under the global Eurofins Scientific Group umbrella. The offering is not a single unified software product but a broad portfolio of analytical and laboratory services spanning Food & Feed Testing, Environment Testing, Agro Testing, Sensory and Consumer Research, BioPharma Services (BioPharma Product Testing, Medical Device Services, CDMO, Bioanalysis and Phase I Clinics, BioPharma Discovery, Central Laboratory), Clinical Diagnostic Services (including Oncotext™ liquid biopsy and NIPT), In Vitro Diagnostics Solutions, Genomic Services, Forensic Services, Consumer Product Testing (Cosmetics, Softlines & Hardlines, Electrical & Electronics, Packaging, Construction Materials, Home & Garden), Assurance & Inspection Services, and Materials & Engineering Sciences. The Italy operations are anchored by Eurofins Biolab Srl (BioPharma testing, Vimodrone), Eurofins Regulatory & Consultancy Services Italy Srl (regulatory consulting, Vimodrone), Eurofins Agroscience Services Italy Srl (agro testing, Catania), Eurofins Biomedical Srl (clinical diagnostics, Lucca), Eurofins Genoma Group Srl (genomic/liquid biopsy testing, Rome), and Eurofins Lamm Srl, collectively offering end-to-end analytical services from food safety to clinical diagnostics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PSS Insourcing Solutions®: Professional Scientific Services insourcing solutions for BioPharma
• Oncotext™
• OncoPanel™
• INVIEW Oncoprofiling
• SNIF-NMR®
• Spadia NMR™
• FSSC V7 Hub

Products and services

• Food & Feed Testing Comprehensive analytical testing services for food and feed products, covering safety, quality, authenticity, contamination detection, nutritional analysis, and regulatory compliance across a global network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories; offered to food and feed manufacturers, processors, and importers.
• Environment Testing Analytical testing services for environmental samples including water, soil, sediments, and air, detecting contaminants, heavy metals, microplastics (using pyrolysis-GC/MS), PFAS, and emerging pollutants to ensure environmental safety and regulatory compliance; offered to industrial operators, utilities, and public sector clients.
• Agro Testing Testing services for agrochemical products, pesticides, seeds, and agricultural inputs, including field study design and residue analysis for regulatory and commercial purposes; delivered through Eurofins Agroscience Services Italy Srl in Catania for agro/seed industry clients.
• Sensory and Consumer Research Expert sensory evaluation and consumer research services to assess food quality, consumer acceptance, and market positioning of food and consumer products; offered to food manufacturers and consumer product companies.
• BioPharma Services Integrated biopharmaceutical testing and development services including product testing, medical device services, CDMO, bioanalysis and Phase I clinical studies, and BioPharma discovery services; delivered in Italy through Eurofins Biolab Srl and Eurofins Regulatory & Consultancy Services Italy Srl in Vimodrone for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Clinical Diagnostic Services Clinical pathology and diagnostic testing services including liquid biopsy (Oncotext™), prenatal testing (NIPT), and genomic diagnostics, delivered through Eurofins Clinical Testing Italia Holding Srl and Eurofins Genoma Group Srl for hospitals, oncologists, and patients.
• Genomic Services DNA sequencing, genetic analysis, and genomic testing services spanning food authenticity, species identification, GM detection, and clinical genomics, leveraging next-generation sequencing technologies and proprietary databases; offered to food industry and clinical clients.
• Forensic Services Forensic toxicology and DNA testing services including drug-facilitated crime analysis, paternity testing, and criminal investigations, delivered by specialised Eurofins forensic laboratories such as Toxlab and ChemTox using LC-MS/MS; offered to law enforcement and legal clients.
• Consumer Product Testing Testing services for consumer products spanning construction materials, detergents and hygiene products, home and garden items, and packaging materials, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care Testing Safety and quality testing services for cosmetics and personal care products, covering chemical analysis, microbial testing, and regulatory compliance with EU and international standards for cosmetics manufacturers and brands.
• Softlines & Hardlines Testing Testing services for textiles, apparel, footwear, and durable goods to assess material quality, safety, and compliance with international standards for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers.
• Electrical & Electronics Testing Safety, performance, and compliance testing for electrical and electronic products, covering consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and components for electronics manufacturers and importers.
• Assurance & Inspection Services Third-party inspection, audit, certification, and quality assurance services across industries including food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, textile, and consumer products, encompassing sustainability certifications (FSSC 22000, GOTS, BSCI), quality inspections, and training programs; operated by Eurofins Assurance and offered to manufacturers, brands, and retailers.
• Materials & Engineering Sciences Advanced materials testing and engineering services including materials characterisation, surface analysis, imaging, trace material analysis, failure analysis, battery testing, and microelectronics testing across aerospace, automotive, medical device, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical sectors, offered through the EAG Laboratories brand.
• In Vitro Diagnostics Solutions Development and testing services for in vitro diagnostic products, supporting regulatory compliance and quality assurance for IVD manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 450 million tests performed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Institute for Bee Research Hohen NeuendorfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Eurofins Agroscience Services collaborated with the Institute for Bee Research in Hohen Neuendorf, Germany, and Aarhus University, Denmark, to sequence bee genomes using Next Generation Sequencing to identify genomic loci that regulate worker honey bee's ability to detect and remove diseased or infested brood for Varroa parasite resistance.
• Aarhus University Department of Molecular Biology and GeneticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on bee genome sequencing research to identify genetic variants impacting hygienic behaviour in honey bees for breeding more resistant colonies against Varroa parasite.
• Regina Elena National Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Eurofins Genoma collaborated with the Regina Elena National Cancer Institute to launch the first commercial liquid biopsy test (Oncotext) and develop head and neck tumour management protocols for clinical practice.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1960Long-standing partnership spanning over five decades with NASA for food testing services, including development of freeze-dried foods and testing methods for astronauts during space missions. Methods developed for NASA became Official Methods of AOAC International.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Intertek: Intertek provides food, agri, environmental, and product testing services globally and operates extensive laboratory networks with comparable service breadth to Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Italy.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company with direct overlap to Eurofins in food testing, agricultural services, environment, life sciences and consumer product testing across global B2B clients.
• ALS Limited: ALS is a publicly listed analytical testing services group with food, environmental, pharmaceutical and life sciences testing offerings; it is a closely comparable global lab services peer to Eurofins with overlapping service lines and B2B customer base.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Mérieux NutriSciences (part of Institut Mérieux/bioMérieux) is a dedicated food testing, sensory and labeling services provider with strong European presence, directly competing with Eurofins Food & Feed Testing in Italy on food safety and quality testing.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC incumbent with comparable food, agri, commodity and consumer product testing services delivered through a multi-country laboratory network, competing head-to-head with Eurofins Italy.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific SE (parent group): The parent Eurofins Scientific SE is the broader global TIC platform within which the Italian food & feed testing business operates; comparison at parent level reveals the global scale, brand and margin profile underwriting the Italian subsidiary.
• Charles River Laboratories: Charles River is a leading life sciences and BioPharma services provider with overlap to Eurofins Italy's BioPharma product testing offering; it is a broader CRO incumbent rather than a dedicated food testing peer.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global TIC incumbent providing food, consumer product, and industrial testing as part of a broader certification and inspection portfolio, overlapping with Eurofins Italy's offerings but with a broader service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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