Certified Group

Certified Group

Laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, certification services

Overview

Certified Group provides laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification services for regulated industries in North America, supported by a network of more than 30 laboratories. Its services cover microbiology and chemistry testing, regulatory guidance for FDA/USDA compliance, and third‑party audits and certification, including GFSI standards and animal welfare programs, delivered through its brands such as FSNS, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat. The group combines testing capabilities with advisory and certification expertise, growing its footprint through strategic acquisitions to offer wide coverage across food safety, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC drugs, nicotine products, and cannabis. Its goal is to help clients ensure product safety and regulatory compliance while expanding its business, with revenue around $300 million and ongoing consolidation in the sector.

About Certified Group

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Why Certified Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Consulting

Healthcare

Consumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Huntington, New York

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Mérieux signed August 18, 2026 to acquire Certified Group, validating strategic value.
  • Peugeot Invest and Conti financed the transaction on September 21, 2026.
  • FSNS won Sodexo supplier audit approval on June 17, 2026, expanding recurring audit revenue.

What critics are saying

  • The Mérieux deal closes by Q4 2026, ending Certified Group as an independent employer.
  • Integration into Mérieux flattens brands, duplicates roles, and shifts investment decisions to Lyon.
  • Tobacco, cannabis, and import-testing revenues face FDA rule changes and product-cycle volatility.

What makes Certified Group unique

  • Certified Group runs 31 North American labs across food, cosmetics, nicotine, cannabis.
  • Labstat earned OECD GLP recognition on May 13, 2026, strengthening nicotine CRO credibility.
  • FSNS Green Bay passed A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 audit on June 8, 2026, with zero deficiencies.

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Company News

CF News
Sep 21st, 2026
Mérieux NutriSciences expands into the US.

Mérieux NutriSciences expands into the US. Published on Sept. 21, 2026 15:19, updated on Sept. 21, 2026 17:08 | 390 words The food analysis specialist is expanding the range of its services and making an acquisition that it is financing thanks to the entry into its capital of... Mérieux NutriSciences goes on the offensive in North America. The group controlled by Institut Mérieux has signed an agreement to acquire Certified Group, an American network 31 laboratories strong (...) To access this article, the entire site, and our databases, discover our subscription plans.

PR Newswire
Aug 18th, 2026
Mérieux NutriSciences Enters Agreement to Acquire Certified Group

/PRNewswire/ -- Mérieux NutriSciences, a leading provider of solutions for food safety, quality, and sustainability, announced today that it has entered into...

Dairy Foods
Aug 18th, 2026
Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Certified Group.

Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Certified Group. August 18, 2026 Mérieux NutriSciences entered into an agreement to acquire Certified Group. This acquisition reinforces the company's commitment to delivering highly practical, innovative solutions to the everyday challenges faced by the food and beverage, cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, reduced-harm nicotine product and supplements industries in North America and beyond. The transaction is expected to close by the last quarter of 2026, once customary closing conditions have been met. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY to unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In

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