Mérieux NutriSciences Completes Acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ Food Testing Activities in Japan, Morocco, Southeast Asia, and South Africa

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Cape Town, ZA, February 3, 2025 – Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing activities in Japan, Morocco, Southeast Asia, and South Africa.

Following the recent finalization of the deal in Canada and the US, this latest wave of closings marks a significant milestone in the previously announced global transaction, strengthening Mérieux NutriSciences’ position as a global leader in food testing, inspection, and certification (TIC).

Through this phase of the acquisition, Mérieux NutriSciences establishes a strong presence in the Japanese, Moroccan and Southeast Asian markets, and enhances its capabilities in South Africa, including the addition of pharmaceutical testing solutions.

In total, Mérieux NutriSciences welcomes more than 500 employees and integrates 8 laboratories into its global network.

“We are thrilled to have achieved this important step in our global deal with Bureau Veritas. Today, we significantly enhance our ability to deliver high-value, science-based solutions to our customers and the food industry at large across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa,” said Nicolas Cartier, CEO of Mérieux NutriSciences. “I warmly welcome our new colleagues in these regions and look forward to working together to advance our mission of creating a better world, serving our customers, and growing our people.”

“This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver industry-leading food and pharmaceutical safety, quality, and sustainability solutions in South Africa. We remain committed to providing the highest level of service, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to support your business in an evolving market.” said Andre Lambrechts, MDof Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa.

This transaction is part of a broader agreement with Bureau Veritas encompassing its worldwide food laboratory testing activities, which include microbiological and chemical analysis as well as molecular testing. Additional announcements about the completion of acquisitions in other regions, including laboratories across Asia-Pacific and Latin America, will follow as those transactions are finalized.

About Mérieux NutriSciences:
At Mérieux NutriSciences, we leverage over 50 years of scientific and entrepreneurial expertise to answer food industry needs. Today’s global challenges transform the way food is produced, marketed and consumed, which is why we know our clients need more than reliable analytical results; they need practical and innovative solutions that will contribute to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Present worldwide, we are more than 100 accredited laboratories and a team of over 8,000 committed employees. We strongly believe that together, we can create solutions to offer our planet: BETTER FOOD. BETTER HEALTH. BETTER WORLD. www.merieuxnutrisciences.com

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