As part of its continued growth, consumer healthcare testing company 4-Front Research Ltd. has acquired the European business of Hill Top Research Inc. The acquisition establishes 4-Front as the UK 's largest consumer healthcare testing company, now operating from a total of 6 locations.

Founded in 1996, 4-Front Research provides quality clinical and in-vitro research services in the areas of Personal Care, Oral Care, Nutrition, O.T.C. and Prescription Pharmaceuticals.

Managing Director, Jon Holt , announced that “this acquisition forms part of 4-Front's strategic growth and diversification, positioning the company as Europe 's leading research service provider to the cosmetic and healthcare industries”.