Eurofins buys Abich to deepen cosmetics testing reach
What's the deal? EurofinsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired AbichDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, folding the company's cosmetics and personal care testing operations into its global Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal CareDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → network. The deal, announced in September 2026, covers Abich's Italy and Canada units. Terms were not disclosed.
What each side does: Paris-based Eurofins runs a global network of testing laboratories. Abich brings expertise in clinical studies, efficacy and sunscreen testing, analytical chemistry, microbiology, regulatory support, and in vitro testing.
What's the endgame? Eurofins wants to support brands across the full product development lifecycle — from safety and compliance to claim substantiation. The Abich deal also extends its reach into adjacent sectors including medical devices, food supplements, and pet care.
Why now? The move is part of a wider buying spree. In a related development, Eurofins Consumer Product TestingDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → acquired Ecol StudioDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, 3A LaboratoriDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and Sepack LabDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, adding capabilities in packaging testing, material characterisation, and food contact materials.
"By combining Abich's recognised expertise with Eurofins' global network of laboratories, we continue to expand our ability to support brands throughout the entire product development lifecycle," the company said.
The signal: Eurofins is consolidating specialist testing labs to become a one-stop provider as brands face tougher rules on safety, sustainability, and packaging. Bolt-on acquisitions let it add niche scientific expertise while widening its geographic footprint.
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