Mérieux NutriSciences said on 21 October 2026 that it had completed its acquisition of Certified Group, a North American testing, inspection and certification company with about US$300m of revenue.
Why Mérieux NutriSciences is buying Certified Group
Mérieux NutriSciences said the deal makes it North America's leading food testing provider and broadens its capabilities in animal protein, dairy, packaged foods, cosmetics, supplements and nicotine product testing.
“Our priority is to ensure a seamless transition for all customers”
Deal terms and financing
Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition financing added Peugeot Invest and Continental Grain Company as minority shareholders alongside long-standing investors Institut Mérieux, Sofina and Dassault Group.
Regulatory approvals and timing
The transaction has been completed.
Market context
Certified Group was backed by Warburg Pincus. Mérieux NutriSciences has more than 160 accredited laboratories and over 11,600 employees worldwide.
