Yes. We offer responsive and out-of-hours support, so you can reach expert advice when timing is critical.
Organizations in the food product supply chain operate under regulations that change continually and apply to every product line, label and specification they hold. An inaccurate label or an out-of-date specification can lead to errors, delays, relabeling costs and damage to brand reputation. Maintaining accuracy across large portfolios, seasonal peaks and new product launches requires specialist regulatory knowledge that is not always available in-house.
Our UK-based advisory and technical teams provide end-to-end regulatory compliance and advisory services, supported by in-house software developers with broad experience in creating bespoke digital tools to manage product lifecycles. We work with food manufacturers, retailers and brand owners to help branded and own brand label products meet current regulatory requirements and internal standards, scaling support proactively to meet demand.
How we support you
Support is structured around how your business works, whether you need cover for a short period, a permanent extension of your team or a fully managed service. Our specialists work alongside your team, integrating with your processes and systems for as long as you need them.
- Peak-time supportAccess experienced regulatory specialists during product launches, seasonal peaks and periods of increased workload.
- Fully managed serviceWe deliver end-to-end support across label review, specification management and regulatory compliance for branded and own brand label food products.
- Tailored arrangementsWe provide additional support for specific projects, product launches or business-critical activities.
- On-site outsourcing
We embed dedicated specialists at your depot or head office, working solely for your business to manage quality assurance (QA) processes, new product development (NPD) and related compliance activities.
Our full service offering
We support a broad range of food products, including complex and specialist categories such as food supplements and pet food.
Our advisory services span the full compliance lifecycle:
- Ingredient check and review
- Product label review
- Food supplement label review
- Own brand label review
- Pack copy generation
- Specification creation and review
- Specification writing
- Analytical assessment
- Product legislation consultancy
- Crisis management support
- Bespoke product lifecycle systems
- Project management
- Retailer specification management
- Benchmark management
- Recognized accreditation monitoring
- Horizon scanning
- Training
- QAS review
- QAS approval
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Compliance decisions depend on the accuracy of the data behind them. Our bespoke Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution brings product data, specifications, pack copy and regulatory requirements into a single centralized platform, helping you reduce risk, improve efficiency and maintain control across the portfolio.
Our PLM solutions provides:
- Increased visibility: access accurate, real-time product data across your organization
- Improved efficiency: reduce duplication and manual processes
- Stronger compliance: built-in controls support regulatory adherence
- Scalable solutions: systems are tailored to your business size, structure and growth plans
Whether you require a fully bespoke system or enhancements to your existing processes, our in-house developers work alongside our advisory experts to deliver a solution that fits how you already operate.
Why SGS?
As the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, we combine regulatory expertise, laboratory testing and independent verification within one network – so advisory support sits alongside the evidence that substantiates it.
Our food product advisory specialists work across food, food supplements, pet food and wider product categories, supported by in-house developers who build and maintain the systems that hold your compliance data. That combination allows us to support you from a single label check through to a fully managed compliance program.
Many of our advisory specialists have worked in food manufacturing and retail, so the guidance you receive is grounded in the operational realities of running a compliant portfolio.
FAQs
Yes. Our team can integrate with your business to provide continuous, fully managed compliance support across label review, specification management and regulatory requirements.
Yes. We offer a range of retained consultancy packages to suit different budgets, supported by our secure online platform, so you can access your questions and answers whenever you need them. Contact us to find out more.
Yes. Our digital and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions are designed to work with your existing processes and infrastructure, and our in-house developers can extend or enhance what you already have in place.
We can mobilize quickly and scale support to your requirements, whether for a one-off project or a long-term arrangement.
Our onboarding approach is structured and flexible. We work closely with your team to understand your processes, systems and priorities, so that work transfers with continuity and limited disruption.
We support a broad range of food products, including complex and specialist categories, such as food supplements and pet food.
Yes. Our horizon scanning portal holds current regulatory and compliance information from around the world, curated and summarized by our experts. There is no limit to the number of users, and each registered user receives a monthly digest email covering current topics. Access is by subscription and includes discounts on selected advisory services.
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Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom