Every food business is one incident away from having to prove in court it did everything right, not just believe it, and Section 21 of the Food Safety Act 1990 only gives you a defence if you have the evidence. Due diligence isn't paperwork for its own sake. It's the difference between walking in prepared and walking in hoping.
Due Diligence Services
We’ve managed supplier due diligence for brand owners, wholesalers, and retailers for over two decades. We know what good looks like on paper and what it actually looks like in practice, and we build that judgement into every review.
What happens if a supplier’s certification lapses?
We flag it as soon as it happens and help you manage the next steps, whether that’s a supplier conversation, a temporary hold, or a wider review of the risk to your range.
What is supplier auditing and why does my business need it?
Supplier auditing is the process of checking that the suppliers you buy from meet the food safety, quality and legal standards your business and customers require. It is a core part of due diligence and protects you from risks such as contamination, mislabelling and fraud in your supply chain. MNGP conducts supplier audits across the UK and Europe on your behalf, providing you with documented assurance about who you are buying from.
What is own-label due diligence, and how does MNGP manage it?
Own-label due diligence is the evidence a brand owner or retailer needs to show that products sold under their name are safe, legal and made to specification. It typically involves supplier checks, specification management and ongoing monitoring. MNGP can manage this process end-to-end, so you can demonstrate due diligence to your customers and to the authorities.
What is a food specification, and can MNGP prepare mine?
A food specification is a detailed document describing a product, including ingredients, allergens, nutritional information, processes, and quality parameters, information that retailers, wholesalers, and food service customers rely on. MNGP’s technical team can prepare, complete, and manage your specifications, including those for various retailer specification systems, and complete supplier self-assessment questionnaires on your behalf.
How do I make sure my food labels comply with UK regulations?
UK food labelling law sets strict rules for ingredient declarations, allergen information and nutrition, and getting them wrong can lead to recalls or enforcement action. MNGP’s food technologists prepare and check labels against current UK regulations, so you can be confident your packaging is legal and gives customers the information they need.
Can I use MNGP for a one-off project, or only ongoing support?
Either works. MNGP can respond quickly and cost-effectively to a single, specific task — such as checking a label or running a shelf-life test — or provide ongoing technical support over the longer term, depending on what suits your business.
What happens if a label isn’t compliant?
We give you a clear breakdown of the issue and what needs to change, ranked by risk. For own-label ranges, we can also handle the supplier-facing conversation directly, so you’re not the one chasing the correction.
How do you decide which suppliers need closer scrutiny?
We look at factors like product risk category, certification level, and compliance history to prioritise review effort where it matters most, rather than applying a flat process to every supplier.
Don't wait for a court to test your due diligence defence. Build the evidence now, while it's still your choice to.
