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Acted for Centre Testing International Group on its acquisition of Ugene Laboratory Services to expand its food testing capabilities

JULY 09, 2026

Shook Lin & Bok is proud to have advised Centre Testing International Group Co. Ltd. (CTI), China’s first publicly listed company in testing, inspection and certification industry and a leading comprehensive third-party TIC service provider, on its successful acquisition of 100% of Ugene Laboratory Services Pte Ltd.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Singapore, Ugene is a leading third-party laboratory providing testing services across the food, animal feed, water, and health & wellness sectors. This acquisition represents a valuable addition to CTI’s food testing business, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia and advancing the group’s international growth strategy.

We are honoured to have supported CTI on this strategic transaction and are grateful for the trust and confidence placed in our team.

The transaction was led by Partners Guo Xiaofei and Quek Hao Zhi, with support from Foreign Legal Counsel Zhou Shun and Trainee Tan Wei Fan.

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Quek Hao Zhi
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