Navigating Chemical Compliance with Confidence
Science, Strategy, and Stewardship
What We Do
Streamlined solutions for evolving regulations.
Backed by decades of industry experience and our powerful compliance platform, Active Stewardâ„¢, we bring together regulatory science, industry experience, and digital innovation to deliver efficient, compliant, and sustainable outcomes.
Our Services & Solutions
Streamlined solutions for evolving regulations.
Scientific Expertise
Comprehensive scientific services spanning toxicology, ecotoxicology, exposure sciences, NAMs, study monitoring, environmental fate, and more.
Our team delivers data gap analyses, integrated testing strategies, study oversight, risk and exposure assessments, and robust technical justifications to support compliant, defensible regulatory submissions.
Software Solutions
Integrated, practical solutions that streamline regulatory compliance and product stewardship across the chemical safety lifecycle. Our offerings include Active Steward™ for centralised compliance workflows, IUCLID Managed Services for hosting, integration, and dossier support, and Consortia Management to help industry groups meet shared regulatory obligations.
Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance
End-to-end EU and UK REACH support, including substance registration, dossier preparation, evaluation, and compliance strategies.
Our team provides data gap analyses, testing strategies, and practical guidance to ensure regulatory compliance, secure market access, and defensible regulatory submissions.
Consortia Management
Hands-on support for industry groups in meeting shared regulatory obligations.
We manage governance, data sharing, technical workstreams, and regulatory engagement, ensuring transparency, fairness, and effective collaboration across all members.
Active Steward™ Software
Your Digital Hub for Chemical Compliance
Active Stewardâ„¢ is a cloud-based compliance platform designed to simplify and streamline chemical regulatory management. It centralises your regulatory data, monitors deadlines, tracks changing obligations, and supports transparent product stewardship.
The platform also offers IUCLID hosting, enabling secure, efficient management and submission of REACH dossiers. By providing real-time insights and collaborative tools, Active Stewardâ„¢ helps organisations stay ahead of regulatory risks and maintain consistent compliance across global markets
Our Clients
Supporting industry leaders across sectors & borders.
At Penman Consulting, we support a diverse client base across the chemical industry, from global multinationals to SMEs and specialist consultancies. Our work spans sectors such as industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and petrochemicals.
We collaborate with regulatory, compliance, and product stewardship teams to deliver tailored, science-driven solutions that help clients navigate complex regulations and bring products to market with confidence. Our support extends across jurisdictions, assisting companies both within and outside the EU and UK.
Our Consortia
End-to-end consortia support & leadership.
We specialise in forming and managing REACH and UK REACH consortia, providing seamless coordination of scientific, legal, and financial activities. Acting as Lead Registrant or Only Representative, we ensure efficient collaboration and successful regulatory submissions for multi-company partnerships.
We are proud to manage some of the largest consortia in the EU
Our Experts
The expertise that sets us apart.
At Penman Consulting, our team brings together experienced scientists, regulatory specialists, and project managers with deep expertise across chemical regulation, toxicology, ecotoxicology, exposure science, and data management.
With backgrounds in industry, consultancy and regulatory bodies, we combine strategic insight with practical know-how to deliver effective, science-based outcomes.
Whether managing complex dossiers, leading consortia, or guiding regulatory strategy, our people are the driving force behind our trusted reputation.
Marsh Penman
Head of IT Services
Victoria Benson
Principal Environmental Scientist
Larry Higgins
Head of Scientific Services
Mike McMahon
Principal Toxicologist
James Orr
Head of Regulatory Affairs
Jan Maarten Teuben
Head of Product Stewardship & Strategic Initiatives
Tim Kilpatrick
Head of Consortia Services
Steven Maw
Chief Technology & Product Officer
Claire Elliott
Principal Toxicologist
Success is in the Outcomes
Successful REACH dossiers submitted since 2010
Regulatory jurisdictions covered world-wide
Active Steward compliance data records managed
GLP & Non-GLP Study Monitoring projects overseen