EAS Consulting Group Publishes White Paper - The Role of Regulatory Affairs in Product Development

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EAS Consulting Group, LLC is very pleased to announce the publication of a White Paper titled "The Role of Regulatory Affairs in Product Development"  written by EAS Independent Consultants Neil Smith and Sandra Brand, both internationally recognized as specialists in product development in both the US and international marketplace.

Regulatory Affairs touches each and every product within a company and ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal policies enables the creation of sound guidelines related to labelling, safety and nutrition.  Through strategic links to trade associations, Government agencies, and NGO's as well as monitoring key developments in science, regulatory affairs professionals are able to stay ahead of regulatory changes that may affect the business, as well as provide direction on the product development process so that the business achieves the best outcome. 

This White Paper focuses on strategies and solutions proactive Regulatory Affairs Professionals should take to provide strategic and technical advice to all levels of the business at all stages of the product cycle, from ideation or concept discussions through to commercialisation, and beyond.  Proactive engagement with Regulatory Affairs by all levels within the business ensures decision making that is consistent, timely, and accounts for all factors.

EAS Consulting Group invites you to read the White Paper "The Role of Regulatory Affairs in Product Development" and visit the EAS Consulting Group webpage for more information on our services in this area.

EAS strategic consulting service provides solutions to companies confronting the challenging issues of food product development. By taking a holistic approach that considers marketing objectives and the current regulatory, compliance, and enforcement environment at the federal, state and local levels, EAS assists clients from ideation through commercialization. "It is the expertise of our internationally based Independent Consultant network that sets EAS apart in providing in-depth and strategic development services," says Allen Sayler, Senior Director for Food and Cosmetic Consulting Services.  "Neil Smith and Sandra Brand are just two fine examples of the impressive regulatory professionals who help craft our product development service area and collectively they set EAS Consulting Group apart by helping firms to successfully navigate the challenging world of developing products and claims that are attractive to the consumer while being compliant with FDA regulations."

About the Authors, EAS Independent Consultants Neil Smith and Sandra Brand

Australia-based Neil Smith has more than 40 years of experience in scientific and regulatory affairs, quality assurance, production and product development in the dairy, confectionery, beverage and savory foods industries. He provides high level regulatory, product development and labeling assistance to food firms in Australia / New Zealand and Pacific Rim countries. Prior to consulting, Mr. Smith was the Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs & Regulatory Affairs ANZ at Mondelēz International.

Sandra Brand specializes in supporting businesses looking to launch new products into the European Union. Ms. Brand is a former associate director of global scientific and regulatory affairs at Mondelez International, having previously served in the same role at Kraft Foods. Prior to those positions, she spent more than a decade as a regulatory affairs manager with Cadbury. She began her career as a pathologist with the UK's National Health Service.

About EAS Consulting Group, LLC

While EAS Consulting Group celebrates its tenth year of service under the name EAS, it continues to carry on 55 plus years of leadership in providing regulatory consulting to the industries regulated by FDA and other federal and state agencies.  Our network of independent advisors and consultants enables EAS to provide comprehensive consulting, training and auditing services to the food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, medical device, tobacco and cosmetic industries.  Whether the need is assistance with general FDA or USDA regulatory compliance or more specific needs such as product development, FDA FSMA regulation compliance, generic or customized  compliance trainings, 483 responses, product market withdrawals or recalls, mock-FDA audits, expert witness services, GRAS & food additive issues, dietary supplements, labeling compliance or development of a detailed import strategy and policy, EAS, with its over 150 consultants, former FDA compliance officials and industry experts, is able to assist.  With vast expertise in FDA's policies and enforcement, EAS is the proven choice for assistance in FDA and other regulatory matters. www.easconsultinggroup.com.

Contact: Allen Sayler, 571-447-5509

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