Substance Approval
Whether your business is agricultural, chemical, cosmetic, bio-scientific or pharmaceutical, a precise and timely regulatory affairs strategy can make the difference between having your product on the market and having to withdraw it.
Substance approval is not a purely scientific exercise because of the precautionary principle and the ways in which it is applied. Political and regulatory sensitivities vary across Europe. In identifying acceptable compromises, EPPA intuitively appreciates the manner in which these varying currents help to shape the decision-making process, especially in borderline cases such as for active ingredients.
We work with clients to determine how regulatory requirements can be approached from a broader perspective than mere compliance. We can help transform established regulatory requirements, such as product stewardship, into business opportunities. EPPA’s consultants generate momentum behind approval application by placing the debate in an appropriate context, channelling support and by demonstrating the substance’s importance to specific sectors.
We assist companies in complying with their obligations under REACH.