Laboratoires Gilbert, part of the larger Groupe Gilbert (also known as Groupe Batteur), is a French, family-owned industrial group specializing in family health, cosmetics, hygiene, and wellness products. The company, founded in 1904 by pharmacist Alexandre Gilbert, has grown into a leading name in the healthcare sector in France, particularly in pediatrics.
Headquarters:
Hérouville Saint-Clair, Normandy, France.
Structure:
100% family shareholding, led today by Cedric Batteur.
Reach:
Products are exported to over 80 countries worldwide, with subsidiaries in Belgium, Italy, and Hong Kong.
Manufacturing:
All five production sites are located in France, emphasizing local production and quality control through certifications like GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and ISO 13485 for medical devices.
Focus:
The group is a leader in baby care products sold in French pharmacies.
Product Portfolio & Brands
Groupe Gilbert boasts a portfolio of almost 50 brands aimed at daily use for the whole family.
Key brands and product categories include:
Physiodose:
The leading brand for sterile saline solutions in single-dose formats for nasal and eye hygiene for infants and adults.
Physiolac:
Specializes in infant nutrition.
Neutraderm:
A dermo-cosmetics range for sensitive skin.
A-Cérumen/Blue dose/Marimer:
Solutions for ENT (ear, nose, throat) care, including seawater solutions and ear wax removal.
Parasidose/Moustidose:
Anti-parasite and mosquito repellent treatments.
Le Comptoir Aroma:
An organic aromatherapy range.
Hei Poa:
A cult cosmetic brand known for its Monoi oil products.
Business Model
Beyond its own brands, a significant part of the Groupe Gilbert business model is acting as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). They provide comprehensive, tailor-made services—from formulation to packaging—for other independent businesses, start-ups, and laboratories in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics fields. They are the number two producer of sterile single-doses in Europe.