Your global food and beverage regulatory experts
Cut through complexity. Navigate food and beverage regulations with confidence
Regulatory and scientific consulting
At Leatherhead Food Research, part of Sagentia Regulatory, we help simplify the complexity of food and beverage regulations so you can focus on what matters: growing your brand and innovating with confidence.
As a membership-based organisation, we support both members and individual clients with tailored regulatory advice and global insights. From product development to market entry, we help companies across the entire food and beverage sector get their products to market in over 150 countries.
In the UK, we work with leading retailers and brands to develop and validate cooking instructions that meet both safety requirements and consumer expectations. Internationally, our food safety experts help businesses assess risks, design effective controls, and ensure these controls are working as intended.
Whether you’re launching a new product, entering a new market, or strengthening compliance, we’re here to help you navigate food and beverage regulations – clearly, confidently, and successfully.
Get in touch to discuss your regulatory challenges and how our team of industry experts could support you.
Our services
Regulatory advice
Expert support on food and beverage regulations in over 150 countries.
Membership
Gain exclusive access to regulatory expertise, reports and other member benefits.
Cooking instructions
Independent UKAS-accredited cooking instructions testing. 24 and 48-hour turnaround of results.
Food safety
Support for those involved in creating, managing and improving food safety processes and procedures.
Providing regulatory and technical support across the sectors
At Leatherhead Food Research, we’re committed to providing specialised regulatory and quality & safety advice to our valued members and clients in the food and beverage industry. Whether you’re a retailer, food service provider, manufacturer, brand owner or ingredients company, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Regulatory training courses from the experts
Join professionals from leading food, beverage and ingredient manufacturers on Leatherhead Food Research’s renowned training courses on food and drink regulations.
We run online courses throughout the year covering European and international regulatory frameworks.
Find out more about Leatherhead’s food and beverage training courses, or put your questions to our training team at [email protected]
Our leaders
Meet the leaders who guide and inspire our consultants to deliver exceptional regulatory and scientific expertise. With deep experience in the food and beverage industry, they bring sharp insight, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Their collaborative, strategic approach empowers high-performing teams to solve complex challenges and drive success for our clients.
Daryl Thomas
Managing Director and President
Mariko Kubo
Operations Director and Head of Global Regulatory, Leatherhead Food Research
Luke Murphy
VP Key Accounts
Pretima Titoria
Head of Insights: Global Regulatory & Scientific Affairs
Natasha Burton
Head of Cooking Instructions
Louise Grinyer
Head of Food Safety and Senior Regulatory Consultant
Leon Cook
Head of Membership