Mérieux NutriSciences

International testing and consulting group with headquarters at Chicago in Illinois, part of Institut Mérieux, which traces its testing business to the Silliker laboratories founded in 1967. Runs a network of laboratories across the Americas, Europe and Asia for microbiological and chemical analysis of food, water, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, provides auditing, sensory and consumer research, regulatory consulting and training, and supports manufacturers with quality and safety programmes.