RSA is a leading regulatory toxicology consultancy, providing regulatory consulting and support for clients across the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, general chemical, and biocides industry sectors. Our work focuses on helping our clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks and scientific requirements associated with product development, approval and ongoing compliance within highly regulated markets.
RSA’s regulatory consultants have particular strengths in toxicology, human exposure and risk assessment, as well as ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment.
We aim to support our clients in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance for their agrochemical, pharmaceutical, biocidal or general chemical products. We provide assistance throughout the full product lifecycle, from early-stage development and data assessment through to dossier preparation, submissions and ongoing regulatory maintenance. By staying up to date with evolving legislation and industry guidance, we help clients navigate changing requirements with confidence while reducing delays, minimising risk and supporting successful market access.
Our Background
Since its inception in 2007, RSA has built a reputation for high-level specialist human and environmental safety expertise. We have maintained our core skillset in regulatory toxicology and human safety but expanded our regulatory support to include regulatory scientists’ who specialise in the areas of ecotoxicology and environmental fate. This development enables integrated regulatory support across multidisciplinary scientific requirements.
Leadership and Expertise
RSA is led by Dr David Andrew, Technical Director, who joined in 2024 to guide the company’s continued development, supported by our team of experts focused on human health toxicology and Regulatory Affairs across the Agrichemical, Pharmaceutical and Chemicals industries.
Dr Andrew is a board-certified (DABT) EU regulatory toxicologist with more than 23 years of experience across government and consultancy roles. His expertise includes plant protection products, biocides, general chemicals and cosmetic product regulation.
His leadership strengthens RSA’s regulatory science capability and supports delivery of high-level scientific and regulatory consulting services to clients across multiple sectors.
Our Services
RSA provides a range of regulatory services with a dedicated team of enthusiastic regulatory consultants. The focus is on delivering technically robust scientific solutions that support regulatory compliance and product success. Services are tailored to client needs, ranging from targeted technical advice through to full programme delivery supporting active ingredient or product registrations and lifecycle management.
Our regulatory services include:
General and Specialist Toxicology Consulting: Providing scientific input on toxicological assessment, hazard evaluation and risk characterisation to support regulatory submissions and compliance requirements.
Study Management: Oversight and coordination of regulatory studies to ensure scientific integrity, compliance with requirements and delivery of reliable data packages.
Dossier Preparation: Preparation of regulatory dossiers and supporting documentation required for submissions across relevant regulatory frameworks.
Regulatory Support and Regulatory Affairs Strategy: Development of regulatory strategies and ongoing support to help clients manage compliance obligations and respond to evolving regulatory requirements.
Sectors We Support
RSA provides regulatory science and compliance support across four key sectors:
The business combines scientific expertise with regulatory knowledge to support product development, registration and compliance across complex multi-jurisdictional frameworks.
Core strengths include toxicology, human exposure assessment, ecotoxicology, environmental fate and regulatory affairs, enabling practical and scientifically robust solutions tailored to sector-specific requirements.
Where RSA Is today
RSA operates with a network of employees, associates and trusted subcontractors across the UK and Europe. Many are recognised specialists within their scientific disciplines with extensive industry experience.
Together, the team provides regulatory science consultancy and compliance support to more than 60 clients across Europe, the United States and other international markets.
This structure enables delivery of specialist expertise with the flexibility required to support projects ranging from targeted scientific input to large-scale regulatory programmes.
Why Choose Regulatory Science Associates
RSA was established on a clear principle: to combine specialist scientific expertise with a flexible, client-focused approach to regulatory science consultancy.
Clients choose RSA for:
- Specialist expertise in regulatory science and toxicology
- Proven experience across multiple regulated industries
- Flexible and responsive regulatory consulting support
- Cost-effective scientific and regulatory solutions
- Strong technical capability across complex regulatory frameworks
- Practical, client-focused delivery approach
The emphasis remains on delivering scientifically robust regulatory support that enables compliance, reduces regulatory risk and supports successful product development and market access.
Contact Regulatory Science Associates
Regulatory science requirements continue to evolve across global markets, requiring specialist expertise and adaptable regulatory strategies.
RSA provides regulatory consulting and scientific support across product development, regulatory submissions and ongoing compliance management, delivering tailored solutions aligned with client objectives.
For support with regulatory science, compliance or product registration requirements, contact Regulatory Science Associates to discuss how the team can assist.