Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. The right experience Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. Exova Advisory is one of the most respected companies in the world for providing tailored expert legal advice and information on all aspects of UK and EU legislation relating to the food and consumer products industries. The nature of Exova Advisory is to provide advice and support to a wide range of businesses and product types – whether that’s small food manufacturers, raw materials suppliers or large retailers. The services we provide to retailers, manufacturers and suppliers enables our customers to get their brands and products to market sooner. This ensures they are safe, legal and market compliant, through all stages of the product life-cycle and beyond. It’s just one of the reasons we continue to build successful partnerships right across the globe. The right advice Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. Your business is in safe hands. Exova Advisory offers expert legal advice and information on all aspects of legislation relating to food and consumer products. We ensure your products are safe, legal, and market compliant, from the start of the product life cycle through to consumer use. The sheer breadth of our services ensures we find the right solution to any compliance related issue. The right people Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. The experts are right here. Exova people are a rare breed: experienced, knowledgeable and approachable. Predominantly our clients are UK based, often sourcing products, components and raw materials globally. Therefore our Advisory Team, whilst based in Birmingham, offer global coverage. Our advisory team is made up of former enforcement officers, legal advisors, auditors and food technologists from a variety of manufacturing and retailing backgrounds. This diverse range of backgrounds means we can draw on unique insights and experiences, from manufacturing to enforcement and everything in between. We don’t believe in resting on our laurels. Our culture ensures our employees are challenged, inspired, and always up-to-date with the latest industry developments. The right approach Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. We don’t do black and white answers. It’s our approach to finding the right solution that brings everything together. We use our knowledge and experience to ensure the advice we give you is relevant to your business and interpreted in the right way. Whether it’s an informal chat with one of our advisors, a written report, a policy review or a site inspection, we deliver answers in a format that suits you. Food law consultancy Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. We advise clients on all aspects of UK and EU legislation. Our experts draw on a unique range of backgrounds and experiences, applying industry know-how to your business. Using the right approach, we provide advice in a way that works for you. Why Exova? ■ You’ll find the right people work here. Highly skilled, experienced and down-to-earth, it’s rare to find this level of expertise under one roof. ■ Unlike others, we use our own team of fully qualified experts to advise and interpret on legislation across the entire product cycle. We bring together legal knowledge and commercial acumen, working with retailers and manufacturers to create the perfect solution. ■ We’re always one step ahead. Working with a number of businesses throughout the industry, our advisory team takes a proactive approach to market developments – keeping up-to-date with emerging legislation and interpreting what it might mean to our clients. ■ As firm believers in teamwork, the breadth and depth of knowledge our team offers enables us to provide a measured and more effective response to any client problem. Food law consultancy Labelling and product specifications Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. With Exova Advisory, products reach shelves sooner. By ensuring the correct procedures are in place we enhance product development, creating safer food production and a speedier turnaround on packaging approval. We are an integral part of many clients’ product management systems, including major retailers. As a result we’re familiar with numerous product management IT systems. Why Exova? ■ Our labelling (or legal compliance) team is dedicated to checking pack copy and artwork. The team ensures the artwork is right first time, the customer isn’t misled and the label is legally signed off. ■ Our thorough understanding of retailer specification systems means we can input product information on your behalf, reviewing information and ensuring it’s legally compliant. ■ We partner with a leading specification system supplier and offer full software training to manufacturing suppliers. ■ Drawing on our understanding of future system changes, we work closely with retailers to help develop existing product specification systems. ■ Our consumer products team offers the same service for non-food products. Labelling and product specifications Auditing and compliance Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. Exova Advisory is a UKAS accredited certification body offering the full spectrum of auditing services. The depth of our knowledge allows us to provide clients with specific audits across both food and consumer products. Always up-to-date with the latest legislation, we understand and follow UKAS guidelines, ensuring the right experts are used at the right time. Why Exova? ■ Dependent on client audit requirements, we use specialists in the field – be that an environmental health or trading standards audit. ■ We offer a comprehensive range of BRC certified audits. As the ISACert certified UK partner we are able to offer IFS audits. In addition we are in partnership with the Organic Food Federation and UK Halal to offer specialised audits in these areas. ■ We offer a range of technical consultancy services, including technical preparation for pre-evaluation and preparing for your BRC audit. We’ll also help you develop quality systems by independently assessing your manufacturing operations. ■ We extend our service to supply chain management support, focusing on risk assessment by reviewing supplier questionnaires and audit reports. ■ Our technical expertise includes HACCP development and allergen management. Auditing and compliance Trading law consultancy Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. We provide consultancy services to some of the highest profile retail and service sector companies in the marketplace. Typically covering product approvals, training in trading law, support for legal challenges, expert witnesses, as well as writing and evaluating due diligence systems and procedures. It’s this unrivalled experience that ensures your business is in the safest hands. Why Exova? ■ Our qualified trading standards professionals all hold considerable enforcement experience, specialising in practical legal advice. ■ We’re independent, confidential and commercially aware, providing consultancy services across advertising, marketing, product safety and trading law compliance. ■ Our experts can ensure your products are ready to market quicker. Whether that’s copy checking and clearance or product labelling, Exova does it all. ■ We pride ourselves on our outstanding service levels. We normally review routine queries and respond within one working day, or to an agreed timescale. Trading law consultancy Due diligence Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. At the heart of our business is our due diligence offering. Our team of former trading standards officers, environmental officers, food technologists and scientists all draw on significant retailer and manufacturer experience. This unique combination of backgrounds allows us to provide trustworthy and expert advice, assisting you with all your due diligence needs. Why Exova? ■ Our uniquely qualified team offer legal and technical advice across food safety, weights and measures, consumer protection and fair-trading. We also provide analytical resources and third party inspection. ■ Unrivalled industry know-how means we’re perfectly placed to work alongside you in developing, implementing and auditing due diligence systems. ■ 98% of legislation affecting retailers and manufacturers contains due diligence defence. ■ Enjoy the confidence that comes with taking all reasonable precautions to protect your business from enforcement challenges. ■ A due diligence system is only as good as its documentation and records; Our team of experts can provide advice on the right systems to put in place. Due diligence Health and safety management Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. Our health and safety team is made up of ex-enforcement officers with significant experience in the private sector. By bringing this experience together, we can provide expert advice and assistance on all aspects of health and safety. Why Exova? ■ We can conduct and audit risk assessments. ■ Developing health and safety policy, providing legal advice and conducting accident investigation are core competencies of the health and safety team. ■ The team are all competent trainers in all matters related to health and safety. ■ We combine our ex-enforcement experience with a practical and commercial approach to health and safety. ■ We’re wherever you need us to be. Our geographical coverage means we’re able to undertake nationwide site audits whenever required. Health and safety management Training Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. We believe in sharing knowledge. That’s why we offer a wide range of training courses, including essential recognised programs such as HACCP, Food Safety & Hygiene, and Internal Auditing. We also offer bespoke customised programs, including ‘Is your advertising a credit to you?’ and Food Labelling. Why Exova? ■ All Exova trainers have significant industry experience. It allows us to tailor essential training programs to real industry situations. ■ Choose from an informal session focused on a particular need, a full day, or multiple days including a structured examination process. ■ We deliver training how and when you want it, be that on site, off site, face-to-face or over the web. ■ Within our portfolio we offer a range of food, trading law, health and safety and bespoke courses. Training Expert witness and legal support Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. If your business requires practical and commercial advice on legal issues, look no further than our testing and advisory teams. Home to former trading standards officers, environmental officers, public analysts and technologists, we’ve brought unique backgrounds and experience together. Whether testing your due diligence systems with real life scenarios, preparing you for site visits or supporting you during legal action, it’s this combined expertise that sets us apart. Why Exova? ■ We offer expert advice on misleading descriptions, inaccurate labelling, foreign body challenges and any cases involving trading standard test purchases of alcohol, knives, fireworks or cigarettes. ■ We can sit in on formal PACE interviews or informal interviews with enforcers, advising you on how to respond. ■ With our guidance, legal challenges can often be dealt with informally. This can prevent further legal action and expensive court fees. Expert witness and legal support Laboratory testing Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. Our network of laboratories offers a full range of microbiological and analytical testing services. Our laboratories are equipped with the latest testing technologies and we are constantly working on faster and more accurate testing methodologies. The laboratories offer a full scope of testing services covering; Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry, Nutritional Analysis, Pesticide Screens, Water Microbiology, Legionella, Water Chemistry & Non-Food Analysis. Why Exova? ■ Our laboratories are accredited by UKAS to EN ISO/IEC 17025 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, the internationally recognised standard for testing laboratories. ■ Due to major investment in IT we are able to give our clients real time access to results 24 hours a day via a dedicated website. On line access to results enables clients to graph, trend and summarise their data. ■ Any Certificates of Analysis issued by Exova would be supported in a court of law in the event of civil or criminal proceedings. Within the team are experienced public analysts with the prestigious Master of Chemical Analysis (MChemA), who are qualified to do this. ■ The knowledge and scientific experience the laboratory team have, means that in addition to testing, they can offer advice on risk assessment and sampling plans linked, and based on enforcement activity and industry trends. Laboratory testing Membership services Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. Recognising that our clients are individuals and need varying levels of assistance or advice, Exova Advisory offers a range of membership services. Our membership schemes give anyone within your organisation access to consultation time with our advisory team for general advice. We will then discuss with you on a project-by-project basis how we can best work with you to find solutions to other business needs. Post discussion with you regards your business needs, we can agree an appropriate level of membership that is right for your organisation. Membership can be as simple as being an affiliate member where we will keep you informed on a weekly basis of industry developments, topical issues and legislation updates. Contact us Advisory services from Exova The Exova Food and Consumer Products Advisory team works with companies to provide a range of services to brands and products helping them get to market sooner, safer and smarter. If you want to know why we’re right for you and your business, click a link or image below to find out more. For more information on any of our products or services, please get in touch. Exova Advisory London Road, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 5SA. +44 (0)121 206 4100 +44 (0)121 206 4105 Email: Phone: Fax: Website: