Regulatory compliance solutions for retailers

Product labelling services dedicated to helping you protect your brand and your customers

FROM RECIPE TO RETAIL

Turning compliance complexity into commercial clarity

Staying on top of the latest market trends and consumer preferences without compromising on quality, safety, and your legal obligations as a retailer – from sustainable packaging to labelling compliance – can feel like a delicate balancing act.

This is where Ashbury comes in. We are industry leaders in private label and own-brand product labelling and work with retailers, supermarkets, and suppliers across the globe to simplify regulatory compliance, streamline operations, and drive business growth.

Our specialist team blend in-depth industry insight with comprehensive regulatory expertise, and fully understand the nuances of the retail environment. We’ll support you through your peak seasons, accommodating your requests as and when you need us to accelerate speed-to-shelf whilst keeping compliance standards high.

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A PROVEN PROCESS

How we help retailers succeed

Our retail experts understand the product development process inside out and will support you at every stage with strategic regulatory guidance and practical technical advice.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

1

Early Development

  • Regulatory advice
  • Formulation checks
2

Pre-Launch

  • Specification writing and reviews
  • Pack copy creation and checks
  • Artwork review
3

Launch

  • Final label alignment
  • Marketing compliance checks
4

International Expansion

  • Regulatory adaptation and translation
  • Global regulatory advice
5

Ongoing Consulting

  • Incident and complaints management
  • Supplier performance management
  • Process and labelling policy optimisation
  • Horizon scanning
6

Training & eLearning

  • Food labelling compliance training
  • PLM systems training
  • Retailer policy and standards training
YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER

Why work with Ashbury?

You can rely on us to protect your business from regulatory risk and deliver the safety standards your shoppers expect.

A Safe Pair of Hands

When you work with Ashbury, you’re working with a team that deeply understands the retail sector. The industry’s biggest names trust us to handle the complexities of product labelling compliance and many of these partnerships have lasted over a decade. You can expect tailored, hands-on support, delivered by a team who are dedicated to your success.

Built Around Your Business

We’re here for you whenever you need us, whether you require ongoing support or simply an extra pair of hands during your busiest periods. With a team comprised of professionals from every corner of retail, we understand the nuances of your business – from fluctuating volumes to strict turnaround times – and can adapt our services accordingly.

One-Stop Shop

We handle all your compliance responsibilities so your team is free to focus on developing innovative new products. Our retail experts can advise on everything from the latest product labelling regulations to policy and process improvements to save you time and money, and we can even provide professional training to advance your team’s regulatory knowledge.

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WHO WE WORK WITH

Trusted by leading retail brands

We’re proud to work with respected retailers around the world, delivering expert product labelling services that help them maintain compliance to the highest standards.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about retail regulatory compliance

The most common product labelling errors that occur in the retail industry include undeclared allergens, incorrect formatting, unsubstantiated health and nutritional claims, and missing information such as storage instructions, nutritional information, or quantitative declarations.

In a recent study undertaken by the Food Standards Agency in the UK, 21% of retail products were found to have labelling errors, whilst 13% were found to be non-compliant due to compositional issues.

All product labels must be clear, legible, and accurate in order to be compliant. Different labelling regulations will apply depending on the product category – for example, food product labels must include details such as the name of the food, a full ingredients list, allergen declarations, nutritional information, use by or best before dates, storage and preparation instructions, and the name and address of the manufacturer. Labelling requirements will also vary by country of sale.

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