A REPUTABLE PLAYER IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
1992
Creation of KEYBIO in Aubagne near Marseille by C. LENS and J.J. LUCCHINI, both doctors specialized in microbiology and researchers in the field of antimicrobial agents.
1998
After the first addition to the facility and certification in “antiseptics and disinfectants”, KEYBIO becomes the first French laboratory approved for microbiological drug testing.
1999
The laboratory receives COFRAC accreditation for medical device testing.
2000
A second addition gives KEYBIO another 750 m² of space with 600 m² devoted to laboratory facilities. Customers come in from all over Europe, and the laboratory has a staff of eleven.
2005
KEYBIO undertakes yet another addition to its facilities for a total of 800 m² of laboratories.
2007
With the COFRAC accreditation, KEYBIO becomes the first French laboratory approved for microbiological testing and assessment of antimicrobial protection for cosmetics.
2009
KEYBIO is approved by the FDA and inspected by the Japanese authorities (PMDA).
2010
The team is strengthened by recruitment of a pharmacist.
2011
After a fourth addition, KEYBIO facilities cover 1300 m², with 1000 m² of test laboratories that include 3 rooms with a managed air supply. Our customers can now rely on a staff of thirty.
