About

Our Focus

Focal Alliance puts decades of experience to work for you.  We understand the complex rules and regulations governing consumer products across each US state and at the federal and international levels.

    We partner with you to provide solutions-based regulatory and compliance expertise stemming from a deep understanding of:

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    analytical chemistry

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    product development

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    M&A implementation

    We’ve designed a suite of compliance consulting services specifically tailored to help support your business growth plans.

    And we bring extensive, focused, global regulatory affairs knowledge about consumer-packaged goods ingredients in a wide range of categories, including:

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    food and beverage

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    pharmaceutical

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    cosmetics

    Our Goal

    Our strategic services meet the needs of diverse customers- from small start-ups to large firms- and deliver lasting changes with measurable growth for client safety, compliance, and regulatory programs. From training to implementation, we fill the gaps that a changing compliance landscape creates for your business.

    Our Leadership

    Gwen Buffinga leads the Focal Alliance team, supporting customers with a deep understanding of regulations from FDA, USDA, OSHA, and many other domestic and international governmental and societal organizations. Her food & beverage solutions expertise covers product prototyping and applications, nutritional analysis, and analytical chemistry. Gwen’s bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services includes a chemistry focus. She has also completed secondary courses at the American Institute of Baking and Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy.

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