# Way-Q — Full LLM context

## About

Way-Q (Way:Q) is the Quality & Regulatory Affairs Business Unit of SPRIM Group, headquartered in Milan, Italy (Via Brisa 3, 20123). We support Food, FMCG, Life Sciences and MedTech companies in turning regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage across 150+ markets in EMEA, Americas and APAC.

- 10+ years of experience
- 10,000+ projects delivered in regulated markets
- 40+ international brands and companies supported
- 150+ countries of operation
- Risk assessment in 48h for urgent cases

## Operating principles

1. **Compliance-by-Design** — regulatory integrated from product inception; the dossier is built before, not after.
2. **Label as Passport** — labelling as a strategic tool for market access, not just an obligation.
3. **Global Regulatory Intelligence** — integrated view across EMEA, APAC, Americas; anticipating regulatory change is competitive advantage.
4. **Regulatory Defence** — risk assessment in 48h, defensive dossier in 5 days, dedicated team per authority.

## Services in detail

### 1. Preventive Regulatory Assessment & R&D
Preventive regulatory risk analysis before launch. We validate composition, mandatory labelling and claims in target markets, identifying critical issues early.

### 2. Quality & Safety
BRC/IFS audits, HACCP, quality management systems, non-conformities management, interaction with authorities.

### 3. Labelling & Regulatory Compliance
Review and creation of compliant labels for 150+ markets — mandatory information, nutritional and health claims, EPR packaging, sugar tax compliance.

### 4. Regulatory Defence
Defensive dossiers and contentious proceedings before authorities: IAP (advertising self-discipline), AGCM (competition authority), NAS (Carabinieri health police), RASFF (EU rapid alert system), ASL / SIAN (local health authorities), customs / ADM. Reactive interventions on existing notifications and proactive monitoring (audit, alert, training).

## Industries

### FMCG — Food & Beverage, Pet Food, Home Care, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Nutritional claims, international retail labelling, sugar tax, EPR packaging, global private label.

### Life Sciences — Food supplements, nutraceuticals, novel food, functional foods, baby food, AFMS
EFSA dossiers, ministerial notifications, health and nutrition claims in Europe and USA.

### MedTech — Medical devices, IVD, borderline devices
MDR, IVDR, pre and post-market technical documentation. Borderline device/drug/supplement management.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is Way-Q and how does it differ from traditional consulting?**
Way-Q is the Quality & Regulatory Business Unit of SPRIM Group. We are not a passive desk: we integrate regulatory affairs, quality and strategic vision to turn compliance into competitive advantage.

**How long does a typical project last?**
Timelines vary by complexity: from a few days for a regulatory assessment to 6–8 weeks for multi-market compliance projects. Each project is planned with clear milestones.

**Do you work with both large companies and SMEs?**
Yes — we work with structured multinationals as well as growing SMEs. Our approach adapts to the size and specific needs of each organisation.

**How does the Regulatory Defence service work?**
We intervene within 48h with risk assessment and defensive plan. We build technical-scientific dossiers for every type of authority: IAP, AGCM, NAS, RASFF, FDA.

## Geography

- **EMEA**: Italy, Germany, France, Spain, UK, GCC, North Africa.
- **Americas**: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, LATAM.
- **APAC**: China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia.

## Parent company

Way-Q is a Business Unit of SPRIM Group, an international consultancy network present in 150+ markets.

## Contact

- Website: https://www.way-q.com
- Email: info@way-q.com
- Phone: +39 02.45495838
- Address: Via Brisa 3, 20123 Milano, Italy
- LinkedIn (parent group): https://www.linkedin.com/company/sprim/