About us

  • Allingham Beck Associates Ltd. was established in 2006 by Stephen Smalls and Hilary Cook focusing on Cosmetic Product Innovation, Brand Management and Development.

    Allingham Beck is an association of like minded professionals who specialize in the formulation, development, packaging and design of unique natural cosmetics. We are able to formulate, design, pack and produce all types of cosmetics. Our main focus and our inspiration comes from the natural world.

    • We use ingredients as close to source as possible.

    • We use organic ingredients where possible and are constantly adding to our list of sustainable organic sources.

    • We look for fair trade suppliers.

    • We specialize in the formulation of preservative free and naturally preserved products.

    • We actively source innovative ingredients with a proven history of efficacy.

    • We do not undertake animal testing under any circumstances.

    • None of our Cosmetic products are tested on animals, it’s been illegal since 1988.

    • We do not use animal derived ingredients that result in the demise of, or injury to, the animal.

    • We seek to use meaningful ingredients at efficient levels.

    • We have Soil Association and Eco-cert manufacturing when required.

    • We are members of the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) that acts as the voice of the UK industry.

    • We pride ourselves on personal service.

    • We believe good communication is paramount.

    • ABA is a family centric Company and we believe our staff are human beings first and foremost and family is most important to us all. They join us in this spirit and become part of the ABA family.

    • We therefore encourage total flexibility in working hours so that we can all be there when our families need us. This means you may get emails out of hours, please don't feel pressure to answer immediately but do so when it is convenient to you.

Stats to be proud of

  • 5,000 + unique products developed

  • Over 5 million products manufactured on behalf our our clients

  • Products sold all over the world

  • 100s of happy brands with thousands of happy customers

Meet the Team

  • Alison Newell

    GENERAL MANAGER

  • Emma O'Hara

    COSMETIC COMPLIANCE & RP COORDINATOR EU/UK

  • Laura Rogers

    LABORATORY MANAGER

  • Hilary Cook

    CO FOUNDER AND SALES DIRECTOR

  • Dr. Stephen Smalls

    CO FOUNDER AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

  • Christine McAlinden DABT, ERT, CBiol

    Toxicologist

Don’t just take our word for it…

  • Precious Brands, Kingston Upon Thames

    When it comes to compliance you need to have absolute confidence in the people and the company not only to carry out what is legally required but to be a trusted partner, enriching your understanding and most importantly being your 24/7 guardians. We are eminently confident to have found that in the team at Allingham Beck and sleep easier in the knowledge that they care about our business.

  • Michael Williamson CEO/Founder – ThickTails by KMX Healthcare Limited

    I have used Allingham Beck’s compliance services on multiple occasions for a range of products and continually find them engaging, professional, well informed and willing to actively work with the client on a partnership basis. I would highly recommend them.

  • Nugg www.nuggbeauty.com

    I highly recommend Allingham Beck Associates for their regulatory and compliance services. The team is extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled, reliable and diligent and a true pleasure to work with!

  • Gretchen Berra Bobbi Brown, Montclair, New Jersey

    ‘When we were expanding out supplement line into the UK, we were recommended to Allingham Beck to help us navigate the EU regulatory system. They were incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, professional, and patient with us throughout the entire process. They became an integral extension of our team and were brilliant partners to us, we could not recommend them more!

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