Industry Update

Eurofins GeneScan Licenses Animal Feed Safety Tests from Veterinary Laboratories Agency

Des Moines, IA -- October 18, 2007 -- Concern for BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) has become a focal point of feed safety throughout the world. Many countries have imposed restrictions, even outright bans, on the use of proteins and other by-products of ruminant origin in feed for ruminants. In fact, some jurisdictions have banned the use of all animal proteins in animal feeds. The identification of prohibited materials (proteins and other by-products of ruminant origin) related to control of BSE can be achieved by:

* PCR testing for the presence of the DNA from a particular animal species, or
* Microscopic examination of the feed.

Strategic Collaboration for International Feed Safety

To address the quality and the safety of feed and feed ingredients throughout an integrated international feed supply chain, a strategic alliance has been formed between Veterinary Laboratories Agency (UK) and Eurofins GeneScan. These industry leaders have joined forces to provide a unified basis for testing feed products. Under the terms of this alliance, Eurofins GeneScan has been granted an exclusive license for North and South America to offer testing services based on test methods developed by VLA. These tests enable our clients to determine the safety of their feed products and will provide the documentation needed to meet commercial and regulatory requirements.

Comprehensive Feed Safety Programs

The testing of ingredients and final feed products is also a tool to verify that the GMP and HACCP programs being utilized in the plant are operating within specifications. Eurofins offers FeedQual (Feed Quality Production Program) to the industry which are programs designed to assist in establishing effective HACCP and GMP processes focused on production of safe feed meeting targeted regulatory and commercial needs.

For more information, please contact:

Eurofins GeneScan, Inc.
Michael Russell, President
2315 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: 504.297.4330
Fax: 504.297.4335
E-mail: michaelrussell@eurofinsus.com
Web: www.gmotesting.com

Veterinary Laboratories Agency
Scott Reaney
Luddington, Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9SJ United Kingdom
Phone: 0044.1789.750212
Fax : 0044.1789.750281
E-mail: s.reaney@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/vla/default.htm

Notes for the editor:

Eurofins – a global leader in bio-analysis

Eurofins Scientific is a life sciences company operating internationally to provide a comprehensive range of analytical
testing services to clients from a wide range of industries including the pharmaceutical, food and environmental sectors.

With over 5,000 staff in more than 90 laboratories across 24 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 15,000 reliable analytical methods for evaluating the authenticity, origin, safety, identity, composition and purity of biological substances and products. The Group is committed to providing its customers with high quality services, accurate results in time and expert advice by our highly qualified staff.

The Eurofins Group is one of the global market leaders in this field of applied life sciences. It intends to pursue its dynamic growth strategy and expand both its technology portfolio and its geographic reach. Through R&D, in-licensing and acquisitions, the Group draws on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology 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 demands of regulatory authorities around the world.

The shares of Eurofins Scientific are listed on the Euronext exchange in Paris (ISIN FR0000038259) and the Frankfurt (WKN 910251) Stock Exchange (Reuters EUFI.LN, Bloomberg ERF FP, ESF, EUFI.DE).

Veterinary Laboratories Agency

VETERINARY LABORATORIES AGENCY (VLA) is an agency of THE UK government’s DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA). The VLA provides all sectors of the animal health industry with animal disease surveillance, diagnostic services and veterinary scientific research. It is based in Addlestone, Surrey with fifteen regional laboratories covering England, Scotland and Wales and employs just over 1,200 with an income of around £88m. It is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) obtaining around 85 - 90% of its funding from Defra. Its mission is to safeguard public and animal health through world- class veterinary research and surveillance of farmed livestock and wildlife. For further information please visit www.vla.gov.uk

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 as of the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees for future performance, and the forwardlooking 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.

View Bluebook Listing

For more information, click here.

Current Reports in the Resource Library at Soyatech.com

Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2012
This annual report provides detailed information on the U.S. market by category, sub-category, brand and distribution channel.