Regulatory services for the food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals industries

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André Aguiar

General Manager, Performance Materials

Phone +351 229 397 360

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DKSH Portugal
Travessa Sá e Melo 161, Fração H
4470-116 Maia
Portugal

Santos Silva

Manager, Local Business Line, Specialty Chemicals

Phone +351 229 397 363

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DKSH Portugal
Travessa Sá e Melo 161, Fração H
4470-116 Maia
Portugal

The regulatory landscape around the world is far from homogeneous. It is becoming increasingly complex as many countries introduce new systems and certification schemes to safeguard their economies. Keeping abreast of these changes can become very time-consuming for companies looking to expand in different markets. Our network of on-the-ground regulatory specialists have a deep understanding of regulatory environments and provide a range of support services to ensure our business partners are compliant.

Core competences

We provide you with:

Supply chain compliance
Product registrations
Supplier qualification
Regulatory consultancy

Compliance

At DKSH, non-compliance is not an option. We provide:

Safety audits/inspections
Adherence to classifications, labelling and packaging systems
GHS (Global Harmonized System) support
Maintenance of critical safety data sheets
Anticipation of regulatory changes
Implementation or efficient processes and control tools
Participation in industry associations

Service offerings

For our customers, we provide quality services including:

Supplier pre-audits and full audits
Supplier qualification and certifications
Change controls
Claims management

For our clients, we provide registration services including:

Product registrations (including REACH)
Registration strategies
Registration management

Learn more about value-added services for these industries:

Learn about our European hub for regulatory affairs

Regulations governing the import, export and manufacture of specialty chemicals and ingredients change frequently depending on the market. No two markets are the same and what is applicable in one market may not be in another. It is therefore very important to be aware of any changes in regulations in order to stay ahead and avoid inevitable disruption to the supply chain. Learn how our European Regulatory Affairs hub handles the many day-to-day challenges of the regulatory landscape.

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Why partner with us? Nine reasons why we are the right company to partner with

We act as a local company, speaking the local language and adapting to local needs.
Within the Group, we operate like small and medium-sized enterprises with entrepreneurial spirit and fast decision-making.
Our managers, from sales positions and with backgrounds in chemistry, food technology, personal care and pharmaceuticals truly understand your business.
We go beyond selling, we create solutions and innovations to improve formulations and provide cost advantages.
People are our key asset: we respect and care about them. We grow together!
We are never satisfied with where we are; we always strive for excellence.
We know your needs. We are close to our clients and customers at all levels of their organization.
We partner with companies that share the same approach and values.
We are transparent with our partners.