How we work
A practical, people-focused approach to regulatory compliance in global markets
Providing a clearer path to global compliance
At Ashbury, we form strategic partnerships with forward-thinking brands like yours, handling the intricacies of product and labelling compliance so that you can focus on your wider business goals.
Our experienced team specialises in multi-category and multi-national compliance services, providing you with expert guidance you can rely on for all your regulatory needs. From navigating market expansion to handling fluctuating demand, we’re here to ensure your products launch quickly and compliantly every time.
As market leaders in product information, we know what works and what doesn’t, and always bring a wealth of knowledge, decades of expertise, and a simple, straightforward process to every project we undertake.
We Discover
We’ll immerse ourselves in your business to identify exactly what your regulatory needs are, working collaboratively with your team to understand your commercial ambitions, the challenges you face, and what the future of compliance looks like for your business.
We Strategise
We’ll provide you with a tailored proposal outlining the scope, timings, investment, and next steps, with clear recommendations that set out exactly how we can support your business goals whilst strengthening compliance and managing regulatory risk.
We Deliver
Our regulatory experts will work as an extension of your in-house team to help you build accurate foundations of product information, export your products into new markets safely and efficiently, and proactively maintain compliance across your business.
We Support
We’re here when you need us – whether that means offering ongoing advice such as horizon scanning or incident management, providing extra regulatory resource during your peak seasons, or training your team through our professional compliance courses.
Talk to us about your compliance needs
Tell us about your business ambitions and compliance challenges, and we’ll let you know how we can help.
Regulatory expertise without borders
We’re a truly international company, and are continually growing our portfolio of languages, jurisdictions, and countries.
Our global reach enables us to collaborate with you in your preferred time zone and deliver industry-leading labelling advice from local experts who deeply understand the regional languages and legislation.
Why Ashbury is the preferred compliance partner of leading brands
Find out how we measure up to other regulatory consultants and product information experts:
| Aspect | Ashbury | Other service providers |
|---|---|---|
Industry knowledge |
We are specialists; our entire business is built around a dedication to delivering excellent regulatory compliance |
Resources spread thin across multiple offerings (testing, audits, compliance, NPD labs, certifications) |
Global reach |
Expertise in over 90 countries, with 35+ languages covered by native speakers |
Limited global reach |
Management style |
Centralised management and one point of contact for consistent, streamlined delivery |
Decentralised project management resulting in inconsistent quality and processes and multiple stakeholders to manage – especially prevalent with distributors/importers |
Compliance approach |
Flexible programmes that integrate best practice intelligence and your business’s ways of working |
One size fits all approach that doesn’t consider your business model and needs |
Scope of advice |
Interpretation of legislative documents to inform practical advice and provide a risk-based assessment for evidence-driven decision making |
Advice that signposts to legislative documents |
In-house expertise |
We use real food scientists and trading standards professionals with hands-on experience bringing compliant products to market |
Law firms are expensive, and lawyers often don’t have practical F&B experience |
Service style |
Holistic analysis of compliance, identifying gaps for continuous process improvement |
Service delivery only, with a one-dimensional approach |
Return on investment |
Comprehensive governance and a dedicated team for complete confidence in the value we add |
Lack of visibility and control of process and value added |
Frequently asked questions about how we work
Our rates depend on the specific service you require and the countries you are looking to export your products to.
We’ll provide you with a transparent and itemised quote at the outset that shows how the total cost is calculated. For larger projects or ongoing work, we’ll agree a rate card with you.
We can also quote the work in a range of currencies to suit you.
Our goal is to provide value for money whilst ensuring you receive the product labelling compliance services you need to succeed.
We know how important timeliness is when it comes to a product launch. The project timeline will depend on the complexity of your needs – once we’ve scoped your requirements, you’ll get a transparent, realistic turnaround time.
We’ll agree timings with you at the proposal stage – for project-based work, our turnaround times range from 3 – 12 days based on scope. For ongoing work, we’ll agree standard turnaround times with you. We’ll also keep you updated on progress throughout the duration of the project.
If you’re in a hurry, we may be able to offer a fast-track service for an additional cost.
Ready to work with a compliance partner that understands your goals?
Get in touch with our expert team today to find out how our regulatory consulting services can help your business thrive.