Combining multidisciplinary scientific knowledge, regulatory insight, and digital innovation to deliver clear, defensible, and sustainable compliance solutions worldwide.
Our Services
Integrated expertise for global chemical compliance
Regulatory Compliance Services
Practical, proactive support across global chemical regulations.
We support clients in navigating complex and evolving global regulatory frameworks, including REACH and other international chemical legislation. Our regulatory specialists provide strategic guidance, dossier management, authority engagement, and ongoing compliance support to ensure obligations are met accurately and on time.
Our Regulatory Compliance services help organisations manage risk, maintain compliance, and plan for long-term regulatory success.
Scientific Services
High-quality scientific insight for informed risk management.
Our scientific services are grounded in robust, defensible science and delivered by experienced toxicologists, ecotoxicologists, exposure scientists, and data specialists. We provide high-quality scientific assessments to support regulatory submissions, product stewardship, and risk management.
From hazard and risk assessment to data evaluation and study strategy, we deliver science-led solutions that stand up to regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
Powerful Tools for Smarter Compliance Management
From Active Steward™ to expert-led IUCLID hosting and consortia management, our software solutions bring clarity, efficiency, and control to your regulatory processes.
Why Choose Us?
At Penman Consulting, we combine scientific expertise with practical insight to help our clients navigate complex challenges with confidence. Our approach is built on six pillars.
Scientific Expertise
Decades of experience in chemical regulation, risk assessment & compliance.
Tailored Strategies
Practical, science-based solutions designed around your specific challenges.
Trusted Guidance
Clear, transparent advice that balances regulatory demands with business needs.
Interconnected Teams
Specialists collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
Global & Local Insight
International reach with deep understanding of regional requirements.
Impact Driven
Supporting compliance, sustainability, and long-term resiliance.
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Expert Guidance on Chemistry, Compliance & Technology
Digital Product Passports in 3 Minutes
Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are a core part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and other product-specific regulations (e.g. the Detergents and Surfactants Regulation). With the objective of increasing product data transparency and enabling circularity, there will be direct implications for companies marketing products. Indirectly, these will extend upstream to manufacturers and importers.
AI in Chemical Compliance: A Case for Caution
As Chief Technology and Product Officer, I spend a lot of time thinking about where technology can create real value for our clients, and where it risks creating more noise than progress. AI is one of those areas where both are true.
ECHA's Latest Update: New Proposals to Identify Substances of Very High Concern
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has initiated 14 new public consultations on testing proposals, with a submission deadline of 16 October 2025. These consultations are part of ECHA's ongoing efforts to identify Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the REACH Regulation. The inclusion of a substance in the SVHC Candidate List can trigger regulatory obligations, including authorisation requirements and communication in the supply chain.
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