Retailer Regulatory membership

Expert regulatory support

• Whether it’s changes following EU exit, the rules around pack design or complex ingredient issues, we guide you through the evolving regulatory landscape.
• We’ll keep you up to date via regular member-only email intelligence briefings and need-to-know alerts plus you’ll be able to access our regulatory guidance, summaries, Q&As and one-to-one advice to support members to understand what you need to do and when
• We welcome members onto our working groups, too, so you can have your say on regulatory issues that affect your business.

Expert advertising support

• As a PAGB retailer regulatory member, you’re eligible to receive general advertising advice that is not specific product related.* This does not include PAGB copy clearance service.
• Be sure to get the best advice and approval on multi-product campaigns featuring a combination of PAGB member companies (direct access on behalf of PAGB member companies)

*Own product/brand-specific bespoke advice (e.g. labelling, advertising) not included but can be provided at discounted consultancy rates

Expert training

• We offer a comprehensive package of training workshops covering regulatory and advertising rules for OTC medicines, medical devices and food supplements.
• We can also put together a bespoke workshop at a generously member discounted rate exclusively for your business.
• All of our training events are heavily discounted for PAGB members.

Effective engagement and networking

• We use our expert voice on behalf of PAGB members in regular meetings with Government ministers, officials, regulators and stakeholders across the consumer healthcare industry.
• We’ve shared concerns and sought positive solutions on key issues including EU exit, the impact of COVID-19 and ingredients the plastics packaging tax
• We’re members of the European and world bodies that encourage and support self care (the AESGP and the Global Self Care Federation).
• Benefit from PAGB’s close working relationship with MHRA, which supports our aims for innovation in self-regulation and widening access to medicines
• Play an active part in shaping future policies and strategy through PAGB’s Regulatory Working Groups

Day to day benefits

• Use of PAGB’s central London meeting rooms.
• PAGB offers free use of its meeting rooms to members, and very reduced rates for associate members. We also invite our members to hot-desk at our offices if you’re in the area (subject to availability).