Regulatory
Consulting Services
On-demand expertise to help you meet legal requirements and get products on shelves in record time.
Make sure your products are market-ready with award-winning regulatory support
Navigating the complex world of international product regulations and standards can be a challenge, especially when legislation is constantly evolving to meet changing consumer demands and there are different rules for every market.
Regulations may leave no aspect of a product untouched, but we are specialists in finding, interpreting, and communicating the latest compliance requirements to help you bridge the gap between regulatory policy and your day-to day operations.
With decades of regulatory experience and industry knowledge, the Ashbury team is here to support you every step of the way, cutting through the complexities of compliance to provide practical, actionable guidance that drives your business forwards.
Horizon Scanning
Things can move quickly in regulatory affairs: government agendas, health and social policies, and new judgements by regulators and courts all mean you need to stay one step ahead if you want to ensure that your products meet and maintain compliance standards in each of your target markets.
Our global experts keep well ahead of the curve and will make sure you’re informed of all relevant industry updates so you can react to legal changes, regulatory risks, and market trends in good time.
With our specialist horizon scanning service, you’ll be able to make key decisions with confidence, prioritise new product development, keep your operations running smoothly, and safely grow new market opportunities.
Food safety risksFood fraud risksProduct recalls and incidentsUpcoming regulationsChanges to legislationNew market regulations
Marketing Compliance
Mastering your brand narrative is key to growing your business, building customer loyalty, and showcasing the unique benefits of your products, but don’t forget that in heavily regulated industries such as food and drink, cosmetics, and consumer goods, marketing and compliance always go hand in hand.
This means that all product claims, promotional messaging, and advertising activities must adhere to the relevant regulatory requirements and advertising standards in your intended markets of sale.
Our comprehensive marketing review service goes beyond a simple artwork and label check. We’ll assess your promotional materials across both digital and print channels to confirm you are not in breach of any regulations, and we’ll also provide actionable, risk-based recommendations that keep your campaigns as captivating as they are compliant.
Claim complianceImagery and pictorialsPricing and quantitiesPromotional statementsAdvertising and print materialsWebsite and social media
Process & Policy Optimisation
In order for your business to run smoothly, you must have effective policies and processes in place. However, as both your business and the industry continue to evolve, it’s not uncommon for outdated procedures and conflicting guidelines to creep in.
This in turn leads to inconsistency, confusion, and delays, especially when dealing with complex areas such as labelling compliance and new product development. Thankfully, our skilled regulatory consultants are here to help.
Bringing a fresh perspective to your compliance challenges, our expert advisors will work closely with your team to identify pain points, make tailored recommendations, and align your internal processes with industry best practices, resulting in greater clarity and control.
Process automationNew critical control pointsPolicy renewal and creationOngoing process optimisationInternal policy trainingDocumentation creation – e.g. labelling glossaries
Incident Management
No matter how careful you are, sometimes things can go wrong – especially if you are selling multiple products across global markets. When this happens, it’s crucial that you have professional incident management services in place.
Ashbury’s trusted team are on hand to advise you on the best course of action during times of crisis. Many of our regulatory consultants are former enforcement agents and have the industry experience to help you successfully navigate the legal minefield that often follows an incident.
We’ll provide you with specialised guidance, assess challenges, and act as expert witnesses in court whenever our expertise applies directly to the case. Our advisors can also help you take appropriate measures to prevent the same incident from reoccurring, helping your business to act quickly, build resilience, and protect your brand and customers.
Recalls and withdrawalsRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Customer and competitor complaintsEnforcement enquiries or challengesWhy choose Ashbury?
Through our specialist regulatory advice, we’ve been helping businesses like yours overcome compliance challenges for 15 years.
Trusted By Brands Around The World
Ashbury is a market leader in product information services, with 4 out 5 major retailers and food brands choosing us as their trusted partner for all things compliance. We work with businesses around the globe and understand the nuances of different international markets.
Driven By Expertise, Powered By Tech
In the fast-moving world of compliance, there’s no time for standing still. We have developed a range of AI-based tools that enable our regulatory experts to apply their rich industry knowledge even more effectively, helping you overcome your compliance challenges in half the time.
Support That’s Tailored To You
Our services are designed to scale with your business requirements, so we can be as flexible as you need us to be. We’ll work as an extension of your team and support you through your busiest periods, with regulatory advice on tap to help you get it right each time.
Meet some of our experts
Our skilled regulatory consultants bring decades of experience in manufacturing, retail, law, and enforcement around the world.
Rebecca Kaya
Senior Regulatory Advisor
Ivet Kuchynova
Senior Regulatory Advisor - EU
Cathy Lane
Senior Regulatory Advisor - UK
Danielle Temple
Senior Advisor - UK Retail
Mandy Farmery
Senior Advisor - UK Retail
Bharti Gorania-Wood
Non-Food Technical Lead
Frequently asked questions about product labelling compliance
Our unique horizon scanning service enables your business to proactively manage risk and identify future opportunities. We do this by helping you to anticipate market trends, plan for upcoming regulatory changes, and respond to the latest technological, legal, environmental, and societal shifts at both regional and global levels.
Through a combination of cutting-edge AI technology and decades of regulatory expertise, our specialist team assess the latest changes and apply this information to your specific business requirements. We look at your products, your appetite for risk, various packaging constraints, and market nuances and advise on what you should do to stay compliant without disadvantaging yourself against competitors.
Any form of advertising for your products must comply with the applicable regulatory standards, including social media campaigns, influencer collaborations, and digital adverts.
This is particularly important for product claims – such as health and nutritional benefits, environmental statements, or ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ declarations – as only claims that have been substantiated with evidence can be used to promote your products.
If a social media caption, product endorsement, advertisement, or promotion is found to mislead consumers, this could cause damage to your brand.
When you partner with Ashbury, we’ll work closely with your technical team to ensure that we have all the information we need to cover your compliance requirements.
This will vary depending on which regulatory consultancy services you require from us, but may include:
- Copies of your marketing materials
- Product specifications
- Intended countries of distribution
- Product artwork
- Access to current process documentation
- Walkthrough of your current systems
- Full details of any incidents that have occurred
- Type of product(s) involved
- Contact details for key individuals within your business
Meet compliance standards everywhere with expert regulatory support
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Contact information
Ashbury Labelling Limited,
2nd Floor,
27 Furnival Street,
London, EC4A 1JQ