Overview of Services
We conduct highly specialized research surveys to uncover History of Use for:
Food Ingredients, Dietary Supplements & Pharmaceuticals – e.g., novel foods, food additives, medicines (well-established use, WEU), etc.
Health claims substantiation – via traditional use.
Herbal Medicines & Spices – e.g., traditional herbal medicine use.
Flavor ingredients – such as volume-of-use surveys.
Commercial Food Products & Produce – e.g., supermarket stock from the 1960s.
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products – e.g., fragrance recreation, retro branding.
Other Related Products – If your area of interest overlaps with our expertise, feel free to reach out.
Uncovering Historical Evidence of Use for Food, Herbs, Pharmaceuticals, Supplements & More – Contact us to explore your options
To learn how we design and execute surveys globally — from face-to-face interviews to AI-enhanced statistical analysis — visit our Survey Services page for full details.
Our methods have been successfully used to support novel food applications and traditional use dossiers in both the UK and EU. See our Regulatory Pathways page to understand how historical evidence, consumer data, and validated surveys support approvals and market access.
About Us
Experts in Regulatory affairs, Survey design, Business and Survey analysis, Scientific research, Statistical modelling and use of AI:
With over 30 years of experience, our team has been conducting high-quality research surveys since the early 1990s. We specialize in uncovering historical evidence of use, supporting regulatory submissions, product claims, and strategic business decisions across the food, herbal, pharmaceutical, and supplement sectors.
We offer a boutique, bespoke service, tailoring each project to meet the unique challenges and objectives of our clients. Whether it’s a novel ingredient or a rare historical reference, we adapt our methodologies to align with your scientific, commercial, and compliance goals.
Confidentiality is at the heart of everything we do. All inquiries are handled with the utmost discretion, and our team follows strict professional and ethical standards to protect client information and proprietary insights.
Our researchers are known for their unmatched success in uncovering rare and hard-to-find historical data. We’ve helped clients retrieve evidence of traditional use, archived regulatory decisions, and long-forgotten commercial documentation critical to supporting their innovation pathways.
We also provide legal and regulatory support across a variety of jurisdictions. From compliance assessments to competitor analysis and dispute support, our work empowers clients to navigate regulatory processes with confidence.
Fluent in five languages, and with experience in both industry and government institutions, our team offers personalized services to clients, with direct access to senior experts.
