In 1987, a 23-year-old Gilles Martin recognized an opportunity to commercialize SNIF-NMR®, a groundbreaking analytical technology developed by his own parents for verifying the origin of wine. Starting with just 3-4 employees in Nantes, France, Martin founded Eurofins with a vision to bring rigorous scientific testing to industries that needed reliable answers about product safety, authenticity, and quality. What began as a specialized wine verification service would soon expand far beyond its origins.
Over nearly four decades, Eurofins has evolved from that single laboratory into a global network of more than 1,000 independent companies operating across 60 countries, with over 65,000 scientists and professionals. Today, the company offers an unparalleled portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods, serving industries ranging from food and environmental testing to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agroscience. Through strategic acquisitions, continuous innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality, Eurofins has become the world leader in testing services - transforming how industries verify safety and authenticity across the globe.