Streamlining regulatory compliance
We streamline regulatory compliance so that you can focus on what you do best – creating and launching innovative products
Regulatory and scientific consulting
Sagentia Regulatory unites the former TSG Consulting with the Leatherhead Food Research brand to deliver outstanding scientific and regulatory expertise across a variety of sectors, globally. Whether you need support navigating the complexities of chemical regulations or guidance in complying with food and beverage legislation, our unique blend of science, regulatory expertise and industry experience enables us to provide you with solutions to the most complex of challenges.
Get in touch to discuss your regulatory challenges and discover how our team of industry experts can support you.
Serving the chemical and food and beverage markets
Europe
Regulatory compliance across the Plant Protection, Biocides & Cosmetics and Chemical Compliance, Stewardship and Sustainability sectors
North America
US Federal, US State and Canada regulatory compliance support across the Conventional Pesticides, Fertilizer, Antimicrobial, Chemical Substance, Animal Feed & Pet Food sectors
Leatherhead Food Research
Your global food and beverage regulatory experts. Regulatory expertise; UKAS-accredited Cooking Instructions testing; Food Safety expertise; Membership benefits.
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Why Sagentia Regulatory?
- Strong teams: Our consultants combine regulatory and scientific expertise in environmental science, human health and chemistry. They bring years of experience, from senior positions within the chemical industry, regulatory bodies or leading consultancies. We build teams tailored to your project, from early-stage product development to on-going regulatory and compliance support.
- Industry leading people: Because of the quality of regulatory work we do and caliber of clients we work for, we attract stellar talent to Sagentia Regulatory. Highly experienced consultants who are renowned in diverse fields like toxicology, environmental fate and chemical residues. For you this means working directly with industry leaders capable of delivering smart, timely solutions to complex, business-critical challenges.
- Problem solving: Our unique blend of science, regulatory expertise and industry experience allows us to tackle complex challenges for products and chemical substances in the crop protection, antimicrobial, biocide, industrial, consumer, food and beverage, pet food and animal feed sectors. We take a rigorous, meticulous approach backed by strong commercial understanding. We relish the challenge of getting to grips with our client’s business issues and navigating complex regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
- Global reach: We work across Europe and North America. In Europe, our experts are spread across the EU and UK. In the US and Canada, our professionals at both Federal and State levels help you navigate diverse regulatory regimes. This local expertise allows us to help clients obtain, or renew, approvals for products and chemicals in Europe, the US, or multiple territories at once.
- Project delivery: Our powerful project management systems are a match for the best in the industry. We have the people skills and platforms in place to make sure projects are resourced properly and run smoothly. We can also deliver science-based risk assessments and insights in a way that’s relevant and understandable – bringing added clarity to projects, and confidence in final outcomes.
- Multiple practices with diverse service offerings: As part of Sagentia, we have sister consultancy practices – Sagentia Innovation, Sagentia Medical, Sagentia Defence and Sagentia Aviation – that extend our expertise, knowledge and service offering. Whether it’s a toxicologist, packaging specialist or R&D consultant, we can bring the right people together to work as one team on your project.
Our leaders
Meet the leaders who guide and inspire our consultants to deliver unparalleled regulatory and scientific expertise. With backgrounds in the chemical industry, regulatory bodies, and leading consultancies, they ensure meticulous attention to detail and excellence. Their holistic approach ensures high-performing teams tailored to tackle complex challenges and drive success for our clients.
Daryl Thomas
Managing Director and President
Richard Bishop
Operations Director, Europe
Lesley Last
Co-Head of Plant Protection, Europe
Gareth Marshall
Co-Head of Plant Protection, Europe
Amy Burrows
Head of Commercial, Europe
Sue Bullock
Head of Chemical Compliance, Stewardship and Sustainability, Europe
Sam Walker
Head of Biocides and Cosmetics, Europe
Bruce Callow
Head of Environmental Science, Europe
Dr Samantha Eaves
Head of Human Health – Chemistry, Analytical Methods and Residues, Europe
Ailsa Jackson
Head of Toxicology, OPEX and Study Management, Europe
Abigail Wacek
Managing Director, North America
Kelly Rahn
Executive Vice President, State Programs and Business Development, North America
Mariko Kubo
Operations Director and Head of Global Regulatory, Leatherhead Food Research
Facts about Sagentia Regulatory?
Deep Regulatory expertise
scientists and consultants
International reach
languages spoken
Feet on the ground
offices globally
Member support
enquiries answered annually
Trusted partner
years of heritage