Mérieux NutriSciences, Chicago, IL, unveiled new facilities in Beijing, China. The new laboratory will allow Mérieux NutriSciences to better meet its clients’ needs in a rapidly growing marketplace, according to the company. James Chen, managing director of Mérieux NutriSciences in China, officially opened the facilities on February 26th.
 
Following its recent acquisition in China (Sino Analytica in Ningbo and Qingdao), Mérieux NutriSciences inaugurated a new lab in Beijing to reinforce its footprint in the country. Built to support global food safety and quality challenges, the new lab provides microbiology capabilities. The company said the lab would also benefit from cutting edge equipment operated by highly qualified experts as well as an integrated and unique Quality Systems Program, which is standard across the Mérieux NutriSciences global network.
 
Mérieux NutriSciences is present in China through its laboratories in Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao and Beijing providing food testing services as well as inspection, auditing and training services.
 
“This new lab in China allows the company to better serve the Chinese market which presents a high growth potential. It is also the opportunity to upgrade our premises and our solutions to always improve food safety and public health worldwide,” said Philippe Sans, president and CEO of Mérieux NutriSciences.
 
“It is a pleasure for me to announce the opening of this new lab which reflects our ambition to establish the company as a strong global solution provider for the food industry,” stated James Chen, managing director of Mérieux NutriSciences in China.
 
This new investment by Mérieux NutriSciences’ Chinese subsidiary provides a high commitment to support the world’s largest consumer market for food and beverages.