Regulatory Compliance (FDA, USDA, EPA, DEA):
Assess compliance with cGMPs

Prepare SOPs

Environmental Impacts:
Evaluate manufacturing facility and waste streams

Assist in obtaining air, water, and waste permits

Conduct environmental due diligence audits

Government Relations:
Build awareness of product and jobs impact

Intellectual Property:
Monitor strength of IP and reassess protection strategy

Continue to identify competitors’ products

Monitor patent landscape

Develop and clear trademark usage

Develop trademark policies and procedures

Develop IP enforcement protocols

OSHA:
Evaluate manufacturing facility for OSHA compliance

Transactions, Finance and Antitrust:
Negotiate supply agreements

Negotiate contract manufacturing agreements

Negotiate advertising agreements

Secure venture capital or mezzanine debt

Prepare public offerings

Monitor competitor joint venture operation