Eurofins Obtains MHLW Accreditation in Japan
February 13 2014 - 5:40AM
Business Wire
Regulatory News :
Eurofins Scientific (Paris:ERF) (EUFI.PA), the global leader in
food testing, announces that it has obtained the coveted
accreditation from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and
Welfare (MHLW)1, reflecting the quality of the Group’s analytical
capabilities and the strength of its systems and processes across
the network. Eurofins is currently the only foreign-owned
independent laboratory in the country to hold the accreditation2,
which not only allows the Group to provide both domestic and global
customers analytical services to comply with MHLW’s stringent
testing requirements for importing food products into the country,
but also to bid for government contracts.
As the fourth largest food importer in the world3, Japan imports
60% of its locally-consumed food4, making management of the
domestic food chain complex. The MHLW therefore grants its food
testing accreditation only after thorough auditing process of the
laboratory, its analytical methods, internal processes and
management capability. Whilst the accreditation provides Eurofins’
greater access and credibility in the Japanese food testing market,
customers and local consumers will also benefit from Eurofins’
expertise in food analysis and its unparalleled database of global
food contaminants compiled over the years from across the
world.
Eurofins currently has 6 sites in Japan, with food testing
activities performed at its site in Yokohama, where the Group
employs over 170 staff. The addition of this accreditation to its
credentials should allow the Group to reach out to more clients
especially in the Japanese domestic market.
Comments from Dr. Matthias-Wilbur Weber, Eurofins Executive Vice
President for Asia Pacific: “The MHLW accreditation reflects the
trust and credibility that Eurofins has achieved in the growing
APAC markets, by applying the same high standards of quality
throughout our network. Whilst our laboratories have been built to
meet Western standards and accreditation, 95% of our staff come
from the APAC region, and are therefore in-tune with local industry
trends and regulations. By doing this, we aim to be the partner of
choice for customers who care about the consistent quality of their
products uniformly across all their markets”.
1 Eurofins MHLW accreditation scope: Pesticides, Heavy Metals
and Mycotoxins2 This information is based on the list of registered
laboratories published by MHLW on April 20133 World Trade
Organization International Trade Statistics 2013
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/its2013_e/its13_merch_trade_product_e.pdf4
US Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service
http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/international-markets-trade/countries-regions/japan/trade.aspx
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Notes for the editor:Eurofins – a global leader in
bio-analysisEurofins Scientific is the world leader in food and
pharmaceutical products testing. It is also number one in the world
in the field of environmental laboratory services and one of the
global market leaders in agroscience, genomics and central
laboratory services.
With over 15,000 staff in more than 190 laboratories across 36
countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 100,000 reliable
analytical methods for evaluating the safety, identity,
composition, authenticity, origin and purity of biological
substances and products. The Group provides its customers with
high-quality services, accurate results on time and expert advice
by its highly qualified staff.
Eurofins is committed to pursuing its dynamic growth strategy by
expanding both its technology portfolio and its geographic reach.
Through R&D and acquisitions, the Group draws on the latest
developments in the field of biotechnology and analytical chemistry
to offer its clients unique analytical solutions and the most
comprehensive range of testing methods.
As one of the most innovative and quality oriented international
players in its industry, Eurofins is ideally positioned to support
its clients’ increasingly stringent quality and safety standards
and the expanding demands of regulatory authorities around the
world.
The shares of Eurofins Scientific are listed on the NYSE
Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN FR0000038259, Reuters EUFI.PA,
Bloomberg ERF FP).
Important disclaimer:This press release contains
forward-looking statements and estimates that involve risks and
uncertainties. The forward-looking statements and estimates
contained herein represent the judgement of Eurofins Scientific’
management as of the date of this release. These forward-looking
statements are not guarantees for future performance, and the
forward-looking events discussed in this release may not occur.
Eurofins Scientific disclaims any intent or obligation to update
any of these forward-looking statements and estimates. All
statements and estimates are made based on the data available to
the Company as of the date of publication, but no guarantee can be
made as to their validity.
EurofinsInvestor RelationsPhone: +32-2-766 1620E-mail:
ir@eurofins.com
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