Intertek, a provider of quality and safety solutions for a wide range of industries around the world, has acquired American Analytical Chemistry Laboratories Corp. (AACL). AACL provides analytical testing and research services to companies engaged in the development, production and distribution of food, functional foods, drinks and cosmetics, nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. Its chemical testing services monitor for the presence of residues, pesticides and antibiotics in order for companies to comply with regulations and quality and health standards.

The acquisition of AACL positions Intertek to meet the growing testing, analytics and certification needs of companies producing, manufacturing and distributing food and functional food products.

“Intertek’s acquisition of AACL broadens our extensive capabilities, including quality, risk and safety assessments, commodity testing and analytics, inspections, auditing and certification,” said Jochen Zoller, president of Intertek Food Services. “As the multi-billion dollar functional foods industry continues to experience steady growth, we are well positioned to meet the increased testing and certification needs of our customers.”