Updated 22 October 2026
In-vitro diagnostics distributors in France: 54 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 54 establishments in France whose registry records include in-vitro diagnostics: 21 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 7 registration holders without a channel role, and 26 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 2,670 medical device establishments in France overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web, last seen on 23 October 2026.
In-vitro diagnostics covers analysers, reagents, rapid tests and laboratory consumables across chemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunology and genetics. IVD has its own regulation in most markets, and the EU regulates it under IVDR rather than MDR. Laboratory distributors usually differ from device distributors, even inside the same company.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 15 | 28% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 3 | 6% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 10 | 19% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 12 | 22% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 41 | 76% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 10 | 19% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in France
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
Top 20 in-vitro diagnostics establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bioMérieux SA Marcy-l'Étoile | Channel Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics | 162 | 23 | 0 | 62.4 | 3/5 |
| 2 | HORIBA ABX SAS MONTPELLIER Cedex 4 | Channel Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | In-vitro diagnostics | 130 | 20 | 0 | 60.7 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Bio-Rad MARNES LA COQUETTE | Channel Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics | 127 | 27 | 0 | 59.6 | 4/5 |
| 4 | sebia Lisses | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics | 108 | 19 | 0 | 57.2 | 4/5 |
| 5 | DIAGAST Loos | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics | 46 | 14 | 0 | 51.6 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Quipment SAS Nancy | Channel Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 49 | 1 | 0 | 40.0 | 4/5 |
| 7 | PROCESS FOR PRF SARL Nice | Channel Importer, Distributor, Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, In-vitro diagnostics +1 more | 11 | 1 | 0 | 34.0 | 4/5 |
| 8 | MACO PHARMA MOUVAUX | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics | 6 | 1 | 0 | 30.1 | 3/5 |
| 9 | MACOPRODUCTIONS S.A.S. TOURCOING Nord | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25.1 | 3/5 |
| 10 | BLOSSOM FRANCE MEHUN SUR YEVRE | Channel Importer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 0 | 0 | 21 | 24.9 | 4/5 |
| 11 | Apothicom Distribution Paris | Channel Importer, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24.2 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics France Illkirch-Graffenstaden Cedex | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, In-vitro diagnostics | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22.2 | 4/5 |
| 13 | IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS POUILLY EN AUXOIS | Channel Importer, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22.1 | 4/5 |
| 14 | Planète Médicale Colomiers | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat +1 more | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21.5 | 4/5 |
| 15 | BIOTIKA ANNECY | Channel Authorised representative | In-vitro diagnostics, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 0 | 0 | 7 | 21.0 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Agora Health Consulting Paris | Channel Authorised representative | In-vitro diagnostics | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19.2 | 4/5 |
| 17 | Cepheid Europe S.A.S. Maurens-Scopont | Channel Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +3 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17.3 | 4/5 |
| 18 | ABL Diagnostics SA WOIPPY | Channel Importer | In-vitro diagnostics | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.7 | 4/5 |
| 19 | Carl Zeiss Meditec France SAS Rueil-Malmaison | Channel Importer | In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.7 | 4/5 |
| 20 | BIO-TECHNE SAS NOYAL-CHATILLON-SUR-SEICHE | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 3/5 |
Questions about in-vitro diagnostics distributors in France
How many in-vitro diagnostics distributors are there in France?
The Index counts 54 establishments in France with in-vitro diagnostics in their registry record, of which 21 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a in-vitro diagnostics device registration in France?
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
How do I find a in-vitro diagnostics distributor in France?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and France to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a in-vitro diagnostics distributor in France?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in France and whose linked device listings fall in the in-vitro diagnostics segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in France
In-vitro diagnostics in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 43 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 34 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 12 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- web (public register): 10 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.