The division, specialized in consultancy in the field of food and feed additives, supplements, food contact materials, and cleaning validation, offers an excellent range of services aimed at supporting companies in the food industry. We work closely with our clients to ensure regulatory compliance and the safety of their products. We provide expert consultancy for the registration of food and feed additives according to the criteria required by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), as well as assistance for the registration of nutritional supplements.
We offer specialized services for companies involved in the production, importation, or processing of materials intended for food contact. Our support includes thorough verification of company documentation and material compliance, along with the preparation of analytical plans and assessment of test reports.
Our cleaning validation service helps companies ensure that their facilities and equipment are adequately cleaned, minimizing the risk of chemical contamination from cleaning and biocidal products used on-site. Our division stands out for its in-depth technical knowledge, commitment to food safety, and ability to provide customized solutions for the specific needs of clients in the food industry.
Cleaning Validation in the Food Industry
- Regulatory analysis of products used in the facility
- Monitoring of residue analysis studies on surfaces and in matrices
- Risk assessment
- Calculation of the maximum allowable residue limit
Food Contact Materials
- Verification of compliance status of raw materials used in the final packaging of food globally
- Preparation of the Declaration of Conformity
- Reporting and submission of regulatory notifications required by authorities (EFSA, FDA, CFSA, etc…)
- Compliance verification along the supply chain, from raw material producers to final article manufacturers
- Monitoring of studies required for compliance and notifications
- Risk assessment of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS)
Dietary Supplements
- Technical support on labeling compliance, composition, and claims for dietary supplements;
- Notification procedure to the Ministry of Health;
- Preparation of technical-scientific rationale for dietary supplements containing botanical ingredients;
- Free Sale Certificates;
- Registration as a Food Supplement Operator (OSA);
- Authorization of production and/or packaging facilities.
Food and Feed Additives
- Collection and evaluation of existing data;
- Data gap analysis and completeness check of dossier;
- Toxicological and eco-toxicological consultancy;
- Test monitoring;
- QSAR models and read-across approach;
- Classification and labeling;
- Risk assessment;
- Calculation of Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) and food safety evaluation;
- Dossier updating following evaluation;
- Communication with authorities;
- Project management support.