Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired an equity position in Inspection, Diagnosis and Analysis Lab Company (IDAC), a company providing food testing services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Pending approval from the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), the joint venture will ultimately operate under the new brand name "IDAC Silliker” and grow its service portfolio to meet rising demand from clients that face increased challenges in food safety and quality. Silliker is the food safety division of Mérieux NutriSciences.
Together IDAC and Mérieux NutriSciences say that they will develop, around the current analytical capabilities of IDAC, a comprehensive range of solutions for clients in the food industry.
Founded in 2003 and located in Riyadh, IDAC is privately-held by the Saudi firm, Arabian Agricultural Services Company (Arasco). IDAC operates a 30,000 square metre site, performing over 1,600 different tests in 13 specialised laboratories. IDAC is said to be the only laboratory in the region to comply with internationally recognised accreditations such as IAS ISO 17025, SAC ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
