Food and Water
We support product safety and shelf-life integrity through analytical testing, toxicology, and ICH-compliant stability studies

Why Broughton?
Analytical Testing for
High-Integrity Food
& Drink
Partner with a GMP-accredited lab trusted by regulated industries to test complex ingredients, formulations, and finished food products.
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Microbiological &
Contaminant Risk
Screening
Uncover microbial, chemical, and environmental risks with precise screening for quality-led food and beverage innovation.
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Stability Studies &
Shelf-Life Confidence
Protect your brand with ICH-aligned stability studies that underpin shelf-life claims and long-term quality.
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Toxicology for
Novel Ingredients &
Packaging
Support safety submissions and product development with in-house toxicology for functional ingredients, additives, and packaging.
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Packaging
Compatibility &
Migration Studies
Understand how packaging may impact product safety, stability, or compliance with migration testing and container integrity studies.
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Regulatory
Documentation &
Strategy Support
Navigate complex UK and EU food safety requirements with scientific insight, study design, and risk-based testing strategy.
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Building Certainty, One Partnership at a Time
At Broughton, we measure success by the trust our clients place in us. As a global CRO, we work as an extension of our clients’ teams, delivering integrated analytical, scientific, and regulatory services that bring clarity and build certainty across pharmaceutical, healthcare, and lifestyle markets.
Expertise and Certainty in a Complex Regulatory Landscape - “We needed a partner who ensures strict compliance in highly regulated environments. Broughton provided the scientific expertise and operational certainty to help us deliver safe, effective medicines while accelerating our path to market.”
Regulatory Affairs Director, Specialty Pharma Company
A True Extension of Our Team - “In healthcare, balancing innovation with compliance is key. Broughton guided us through moderate regulation with practical insights and responsive support. They’re more than a service provider—they’re a trusted part of our team.”
Head of Product Development, HealthTech Innovator
Trusted Support in Emerging Markets -“In emerging markets, we need agility and credibility. Broughton helped us navigate minimal regulation while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Their insight gave us the confidence to scale faster.”– Innovation Lead, Lifestyle Brand
Head of Product Development, HealthTech Innovator
Products We Support
We support clients with food production, beverage development, water utilities, and environmental safety. Whether launching a new product, maintaining compliance, or responding to a quality incident, we provide timely and accurate insights. Sectors we support include:
Food and drink manufacturers
Ingredient suppliers and co-packers
Bottled and spring water companies
Water treatment facilities and utilities
Public health and environmental regulators


Our Expertise
Research and Development: Early-stage scientific input to guide product formulation, safety strategy, and testing design.
Scientific Substantiation: Analytical testing and toxicological assessment to support product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
Post-Market Compliance: Ongoing testing, documentation, and regulatory support to ensure continued product quality and market readiness.
Our team works as an extension of yours, helping you reduce risk, accelerate timelines, and bring products to market responsibly.
Knowledge Centre
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