Regulatory Consulting Services for the Food and Beverage Industry
EAS Consulting Group, our regulatory consulting arm under the Certified Group banner, specializes in comprehensive regulatory consulting for the food and beverage industry. Our expertise helps your business navigate complex regulations so you can meet the requirements of the U.S. FDA, USDA, and other regulatory bodies. As a leading food consulting company, we offer a broad range of services to meet your regulatory needs.
Industries We Serve
We serve the smallest grower to the largest food manufacturer with a broad range of regulatory consulting services. Our technical staff and team of more than 150 independent consultants responds to your inquiries quickly to help you review a label claim, verify FSMA compliance, audit your environmental monitoring program, and much more.
- Conventional Foods
- Dairy
- Infant Formula
- Organic
- Produce
- Meat and Poultry
- USDA
- Seafood
- Acidified Foods
- Low-Acid Canned Foods
- Medical Foods
- Foods for Special Dietary Uses
- Animal Feed
- Bottled Water
- CBD-Infused Foods
- Snack Foods
- Ready-to-Eat Foods
- Food Packaging
- FSMA
Food Safety Consulting Services for FSMA Compliance
Our food safety consulting services are designed to help you comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and other regulations, ensuring your products are safe for consumers. Our team of food safety consultants provides expert guidance and support to maintain the highest standards of food safety.
FSMA compliance strategies
Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) assessments
Development of food safety plans
Food Submissions
We assist with all aspects of food submissions to ensure your products meet regulatory requirements for market entry and continued compliance. Our food consulting services help you navigate complex submission processes.
New dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs)
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) determinations
Food additive petitions
Assistance with regulatory documentation and submission processes
Food Labeling and Claims Support
Our team of food labeling specialists helps you navigate the complexities of food labeling regulations, ensuring your labels and claims are accurate and compliant. As experienced FDA label consultants, we provide detailed reviews and support to ensure your product meets all labeling requirements.
Label reviews & approvals
Nutritional labeling and ingredient statements
Health and nutrient content claims verification
Structure/function claim substantiation
Compliance with FDA and USDA labeling requirements
USDA Consulting Services
We provide expert guidance on USDA regulations to help your business comply with requirements for meat, poultry, and egg products. Our services ensure that your products meet all USDA standards for safety and quality.
USDA label approvals
Compliance with USDA regulations for meat and poultry products
Organic certification assistance
Support with USDA inspections and audits
483 and Warning Letter Remediation
We offer remediation services to address FDA Form 483 observations and Warning Letters, helping you address compliance issues quickly. Our food safety consulting services include developing effective response strategies and corrective actions.
Response strategies for FDA 483 observations
Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans
FDA communications and follow-up
Expert assistance in resolving compliance issues
Recall Assistance
Our Recall Assistance services help you manage product recalls efficiently, minimizing impact on your business and maintaining consumer trust. We provide comprehensive support throughout the recall process, from planning to execution.
Recall strategy development and implementation
Communication with regulatory authorities
Post-recall effectiveness checks
Risk assessment and management
U.S. Agent and Import Assistance
We provide U.S. Agent services for foreign companies and assist with import regulations to ensure smooth entry into the U.S. market. As your U.S. import agent, we help you navigate regulatory requirements and facilitate seamless import processes.
U.S. Agent representation for foreign entities
Importer of Record (IOR) services
Compliance with import requirements
Coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Import detention assistance
Due Diligence Assessments
Our Due Diligence services support mergers, acquisitions, and investments by providing thorough assessments of regulatory compliance. We help investors and companies identify potential risks and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Pre-acquisition regulatory compliance assessments
Comprehensive due diligence reports
Risk evaluations and mitigation strategies
Expert insights and recommendations
In-House and Public Training
We offer customized in-house and public training to ensure your team is up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements and best practices. Our consultants and experts provide practical and relevant training to enhance your team’s knowledge and skills.
In-house training tailored to your needs
Online training modules for convenience and flexibility
Public training courses on various regulatory topics
Workshops and seminars led by industry experts and former regulators
Contact Us for Regulatory and Scientific Consulting for Food and Beverage Companies
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