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If you're building a supplement brand in the UK/EU and stuck on what you can and can't say, here’s how we can work together.

All client work at VJM Writing Services is led by Victoria Metzger.

Where Founders Usually Come to Me

I support founders across all stages of the supplement journey:

  • Pre-formulation / Ideation
    You’ve got a concept and you're thinking:
    “I don’t know what I can actually say about this.”

  • Pre-launch / Post-formulation
    You’ve drafted copy and suddenly everything feels borderline:
    “I write what I want to say, then realise I can’t say it.”

  • Post-launch
    Your product is live… and now platforms are flagging or rejecting your ads:
    “We just need someone to tell us yes or no — quickly.”

No matter where you are, the goal is the same:
Clarity, Compliance, and Messaging That Still Converts.

Start Here: Free Discovery Call

Not sure what you need? Let's talk.

We'll spend 30 minutes discussing:

  • Where you are in your launch journey

  • Your biggest compliance or messaging challenges

  • Which service fits your stage and budget

  •   Whether we’re the right fit to work together

This is a diagnostic call, not a consulting session, designed to get you onto the right path.

60-Minute Strategy Session

Perfect for founders who need fast, clear answers — whether you're validating a concept or preparing to publish your marketing.


Two Ways Founders Use This Session:

1. Pre-Formulation Clarity (Concept Validation)

For early-stage founders asking:
“Will I legally be able to market this supplement before I invest thousands into formulation and manufacture?”

In this version of the session, we focus on:

  • Whether your concept is marketable within UK/EU rules

  • Potential red-flag ingredients, claims, or symptom-adjacent language

  • What positioning would be allowed

  • What authorised claims you could realistically use

  • Avoiding investment into a concept you won’t be able to communicate

Outcome: go/no-go clarity before you commit time and money.


2. Pre-Launch Compliance & Messaging (Before Hitting Publish)

For founders who already have copy, labels, or ads drafted and need to know:
“Are we safe to launch?”

In this version of the session, we focus on:

  • Reviewing up to 3 marketing assets

  • Identifying risky language

  • Clear yes/no guidance on claims

  • Compliant rewrites and safe alternatives

  • Ensuring marketing and label claims align

  • Reducing risk before going live or running paid ads

Outcome: confidence and clarity before customers, investors, or platforms see your messaging.


Best for:

  • Pre-formulation founders wanting validation before investing

  • Pre-launch founders needing compliance clarity before publishing

  • Founders with specific questions about claims, taglines, or positioning

This session gives you answers. The Done-For-You package implements them.

All Strategy Sessions begin with a free discovery call to ensure this is the right fit for your stage and goals.


Done-For-You Messaging

For founders who want expert messaging built correctly from the start.

What you get:

  • Project Kickoff Call (held after booking)

    We dive into your formulation, audience, product concept, claims potential, and positioning.
    (This is separate from the free discovery call and is where the consulting work begins.)

  • Compliant brand positioning strategy

  • Product description with authorised claims

  • 3–5 tagline options

  • Founder story snippet for your About page

  • Social media bio + caption templates

  • One round of revisions


Best for:

  • Pre-launch and early-launch founders without existing marketing assets

  • Brands wanting differentiation without crossing compliance lines

  • Founders preparing for investors, crowdfunding, or paid ads

Custom Support

Quoted individually based on scope

Every brand is different. If you need something specific that doesn't fit the above, let's talk.

Examples:

  • Compliance review of existing website before launch

  • Blog content audit and rewrites

  • Press release or media story review

  • Influencer compliance guidelines

  • Ongoing advisory as you build your marketing

All custom projects begin with a free discovery call so I can understand your needs and recommend the right approach.

What Founders Say

"… she helped me understand exactly which claims are allowed, which ones are risky, and how to phrase things so they're both compliant and still sound natural and appealing to customers."

- Charlotte P, Founder of CaffiClear®

"… she provided me with a bunch of messaging angles that were compliant, helped massively, and I just couldn't find anywhere else."

-  Emilio Koumis, Founder of Yeubo™

Support at Every Stage

Wherever you are, the challenges are the same and so is the solution: fast, personalised clarity.

Ideation / Pre-Formulation

You want to know what’s allowed before investing in formulation or branding.

Pre-Launch / Post-Formulation

You’ve drafted copy, labels, taglines or ads, but everything feels borderline.

Post-Launch

You’re dealing with flags, rejections, or inconsistent messaging.

How We Work Together

1.        Free Discovery Call (30 mins)

We diagnose your needs and recommend the correct service.

2.        Choose Your Path

Strategy Session, Done-For-You Messaging, or Custom Support.

3.        Paid Project Kickoff Call

For done-for-you projects, this is where the deep work begins.

4.        Clear Deliverables

You know exactly what you’ll get and when.

5.        Ongoing Support (Optional)

Come back anytime as you grow, launch, or scale.


Ready to Get Clear on Your Messaging?

Book a free discovery call and let’s figure out the best next step.

“You shouldn’t have to choose between integrity and impact.”

— VJM Writing Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you give me clear yes/no answers on what I can and can't say?

Yes, that's exactly what founders come to me for.

I review your label, formulation, and draft copy before our call. Then:

On the call: I walk you through what's allowed, what's risky, and what needs changing.

After the call: You receive a written summary covering:

  • Clear yes/no guidance on each piece of copy reviewed

  • Compliant alternatives and positioning suggestions

  • Specific claim wording you can use

  • A strategic roadmap for implementation

You get fast answers on the call, plus documented guidance you can reference as you build out your marketing.

How is this different from just researching the rules myself?

The regulations exist online, but applying them to your specific product is where founders get stuck.

You can spend weeks trying to interpret whether "calm" or "focus" crosses the line for your formulation. Or you can get a definitive answer in 60 minutes, followed by written guidance.

I don't just tell you the rules - I help you work within them. That means:

  • Analyzing your nutrient levels to know which claims you can actually make

  • Finding compliant alternatives that still differentiate your brand

  • Understanding the grey areas (because not everything is black and white)

Founders tell me they've tried researching it themselves for months before realizing they needed someone who understands both the regulations AND how to position supplements.

Can you help me create messaging that's compliant AND sounds like my brand?

Yes. This is where most compliance consultants stop, but it's where I start.

I analyze your formulation and positioning before our call, so the guidance you receive:

  • Fits within ASA/CAP and EFSA rules

  • Aligns with your brand tone

  • Differentiates you from competitors

  • Still converts

You tell me what you want to communicate and I’ll help you express it safely, with written examples you can implement immediately.

Am I allowed to talk about symptoms or use my personal story?

Usually yes, but wording matters.

Your lived experience is allowed. Implying your product fixes symptoms is not.

After reviewing your materials, I'll guide you on:

  • Which parts of your story are safe

  • Where you need softer phrasing

  • How to avoid implying symptom relief

Many founders worry they can't talk about the problem their product addresses. You can, you just need to know where the line is.

Why are other brands making wild claims and "getting away with it"?

Many aren't.

Some have ASA rulings against them that aren't public yet. Others are taking calculated risks and hoping they don't get caught.

Here's what I see behind the scenes:

  • Brands getting flagged months after launch and having to rewrite everything

  • Founders who can't run paid ads because platforms reject their copy

  • Companies that build their entire brand around a claim they're not allowed to make

You can compete without exposing yourself to that risk. I'll show you how.

Can you guarantee I won't get flagged?

No, and anyone who promises that isn't being honest with you.

Here's why: Regulators interpret copy subjectively. What one reviewer considers acceptable, another might flag.

What I can do is significantly reduce your risk.

When you work with me, your messaging is built on solid regulatory foundations. If a regulator does question something, it's typically:

  • A single phrase that needs softening

  • A quick clarification, not a complete rewrite

  • Easily fixed without disrupting your launch or customer messaging

Compare that to brands who launch with risky positioning across their entire website, labels, and ads. When they get flagged, they're rewriting everything from scratch, often while already live and managing customers.

The goal isn't perfection. It's building messaging that's defensible, strategic, and easy to adjust if needed.

What's the difference between what I can say on my label, website, and social media?

The same rules apply everywhere, but enforcement varies.

Paid ads and social media (influencer posts) get the most scrutiny. Product labels are permanent (expensive to reprint). Website copy can be changed quickly if needed.

I review your label before our session and explain how your claims translate safely across:

  • Packaging and labels

  • Product pages

  • Social posts

  • Paid ads

You get a joined-up compliance view, not random do's and don'ts.

What happens if I get flagged by ASA or a platform?

Depending on severity, outcomes include:

  • Ad removal or listing rejection

  • Required copy rewrites

  • Account warnings or restrictions

  • Referral to Trading Standards (in serious cases)

The cost isn't just the fine or removal, it's the time and momentum you lose.

Rewriting your entire website post-launch while trying to manage customer questions, fulfillment, and growth is the stress founders come to me to avoid.

If you do get flagged, I can help diagnose what triggered it and fix it quickly. But it's always easier (and cheaper) to get it right the first time.

Do I need compliance support now, or can I wait until after launch?

Pre-launch is always easier and cheaper.

Before launch:

  • You build compliant messaging from the start

  • You avoid costly label reprints

  • You don't have to explain changes to existing customers

  • You can run paid ads without getting rejected

After launch:

  • You're rewriting while managing operations

  • You might need to pull products or pause ads

  • Customer confusion if messaging suddenly changes

  • Lost momentum at a critical growth stage

Founders typically come to me when they're:

  • Validating a concept before formulation

  • Finalizing labels before printing

  • About to publish their website

  • Preparing for investor conversations

The earlier you get clarity, the smoother everything else becomes.

I'm still in the formulation stage — is it too early to think about this?

No, this is actually the perfect time.

Before you invest thousands into manufacturing, you need to know: Can I legally communicate what makes this product different?

I've seen founders formulate products around ingredients they can't make claims about, or concepts they can't legally position the way they imagined.

In a pre-formulation strategy session, we cover:

  • Whether your concept is marketable within UK/EU rules

  • Potential red-flag ingredients or positioning

  • What authorized claims you could actually use

  • Whether you need to adjust your formulation

It's the cheapest insurance you can buy. Better to know now than after you've committed to 10,000 units.

What's included in a Strategy Session?

Before the call: I review your label, formulation, and up to 3 marketing assets (taglines, product descriptions, social posts, ads).

On the call (60 minutes): We discuss your positioning, go through what's allowed and what's risky, and I answer your specific questions.

After the call: You receive a written strategy document covering:

  • Yes/no guidance on each piece of copy reviewed

  • Compliant alternatives and positioning suggestions

  • Specific claim wording you can use

  • Implementation guidance

You get both the speed of real-time answers and the clarity of documented strategy.

What about the free discovery call — what happens on that?

The discovery call is a 30-minute diagnostic conversation, not a consulting session.

We'll discuss:

  • Where you are in your launch journey

  • Your biggest compliance or messaging challenges

  • Which service fits your stage and budget

  • Whether we're the right fit to work together

This call is about understanding your needs — the paid Strategy Session or Done-For-You project is where the consulting work happens.

It ensures we're aligned before you invest, and helps me understand exactly what you need so the paid work delivers maximum value.

How long does it take to get clarity?

For a Strategy Session:

You'll book your call within days. After our 60-minute session, you'll receive your written strategy document within 48 hours.

Total timeline from booking to having documented guidance: typically under a week.

For Done-For-You Messaging:

7-10 days after your kickoff call. You send everything upfront, we discuss your positioning, then I create all your compliant messaging while you focus on other priorities.

Either way: it's the fastest route from "I don't know what I can say" to "I'm confident launching."

What does it cost?

Strategy Session: £450


Done-For-You Messaging: Starting at £1,200

Compare that to:

  • £5,000-15,000 to reprint labels if you get it wrong

  • Weeks of lost momentum if your ads get rejected

  • The stress of rewriting everything post-launch

Founders don't come to me because they have extra budget. They come because getting it wrong costs more.

Not sure which option fits your stage?

Book a free discovery call (not a consulting session) and we'll figure it out together. No pressure, just clarity on the best path forward.

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VJM Writing Services provides supplement, nutraceutical, and functional food brands with compliance audits and compliant messaging systems aligned to EFSA, ASA/CAP, FDA, and FTC frameworks. Our services help growth-stage founders scale globally, pass investor due diligence, and avoid ad or listing rejections through clear, compliant communication.


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The information and services provided by VJM Writing Services are for educational and marketing purposes only and do not constitute legal or regulatory advice.


While we create content designed to align with regulatory frameworks (ASA, EFSA, FDA, FTC, etc.), compliance involves many factors beyond marketing copy, including formulations, labelling, and internal processes.


We cannot guarantee product approvals or prevent regulatory action, and we recommend consulting a qualified legal or regulatory professional for full compliance support.

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