Academic Credentials
  • B.Sc., Agricultural, Food & Environmental Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 1991
Professional Honors
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), December 2025
  • Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), 2013
  • Chartered Scientist, May 2004
  • Chartered Chemist, October 1999

Alison McGuire, CSci CChem FRSC, is a principal scientist and leader of Exponent's EU Biocides Team, with 35+ years of experience in GB, EU, and global biocides regulation. She specialises in biocidal product authorisations, active substance approvals and renewals, risk assessment, regulatory strategy, and global market access, helping clients navigate worldwide regulatory frameworks.

Ms. McGuire has successfully supported numerous active substance and biocidal product dossiers, including biocidal product families, and she is recognised for developing pragmatic regulatory strategies, scientifically robust risk assessments, and effective solutions to complex regulatory challenges. She works closely with industry and regulatory authorities across Europe and internationally to help bring biocidal products to market and maintain regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Areas of Expertise

  • Biocide regulatory consulting
  • U.K./EU BPR consulting
  • Biocidal product authorisation
  • Active substance approval and renewal
  • Biocidal product families
  • Biocide risk assessment
  • Biocide regulatory strategy
  • Global biocide registration
  • Biocide market access
  • Analysis of alternatives
  • Treated articles compliance
  • Technical equivalence
  • Comparative assessment
  • ECHA and regulatory authority liaison

Active Substance Approvals

Ms. McGuire has supported multiple active substance approval and renewal programmes across all major biocidal product types, including disinfectants, preservatives, pest control products, and antifouling paint. Her experience spans a diverse range of chemistries, including botanicals, microorganisms, in situ generated actives, and organic and inorganic substances.

Biocidal Product Authorisations

Ms. McGuire has successfully prepared and managed numerous biocidal product and biocidal product family (BPF) authorisation projects, supporting clients through complex regulatory processes across Great Britain and Europe.

Regulatory Strategy and Support

Ms. McGuire provides strategic regulatory advice to help clients navigate complex regulatory challenges, develop practical compliance solutions, and achieve market access and product stewardship outcomes.

Prior Experience

Before specialising in regulatory affairs, Ms. McGuire managed the residue chemistry laboratories at a leading international CRO, supporting the development and registration of agrochemicals and veterinary pharmaceuticals. She has a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and study management.