About Us
Our Story
Welcome to Scientialex Ltd.
We are a London-based food safety consultancy dedicated to helping small and medium-sized food businesses meet their legal obligations and achieve the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Our focus is simple: to make food safety compliance practical, clear, and achievable — without unnecessary complication. With over 20 years of experience in the field, we have supported food businesses internationally and now bring that expertise to clients in the UK.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help food businesses navigate food safety laws in a way that is both practical and effective. We work to keep you compliant without overwhelming you with unnecessary paperwork and procedures. Whether you are running a bakery, café, or restaurant, or supplying food to other businesses, we design solutions that fit your real-world needs. With our guidance, your business can operate smoothly, protect its customers, and grow with confidence.
Why Choose Scientialex Ltd?
- Simplify Compliance – We translate complex regulations into workable systems that make sense in daily operations.
- Make Legal Compliance Simple – We take the hassle out of food laws, ensuring your business runs within legal frameworks while you focus on what you do best.
- Tailored Support for Suppliers – We help food suppliers meet the high standards that build trust with buyers and customers.
Meet the Founder – Massimo Ruano
I’m Massimo Ruano, the founder of Scientialex Ltd. With years of experience in food safety and HACCP-based systems, I work directly with business owners to create solutions that are legally sound and easy to apply in day-to-day operations. Food safety has always been more than a box-ticking exercise for me. I believe that when businesses understand and apply the principles correctly, they not only protect their customers but also strengthen their reputation and grow with confidence.
Experience & Formation
My early career was shaped at Laboratorio Dacecologia Srl in Francavilla al Mare, Italy, where I worked from 2000 to 2003 in the Microbiology Department. During this time, I gained hands-on experience in:
- Chemical and microbiological testing of foods
- Water quality testing
- Hygiene monitoring in food environments
- External consultant for food businesses
This laboratory background gave me a strong technical foundation, blending scientific precision with industry needs — skills I continue to apply in consultancy today.
Professional Credentials
- Registered Industrial Expert (Chemistry Specialisation)
- Enrolled in the Collegio dei Periti Industriali, Italy
👉 View official register entry - Technical Consultant for the Civil Court in Italy (Consulente Tecnico del Tribunale Civile), also listed on the same official register
Beyond Food Safety
While my consultancy work focuses on compliance, my interests go further. I am passionate about nutrition, food quality, and the effect of food on health. I also take a strong interest in issues of food authenticity and adulteration — such as ensuring that products like olive oil, honey, or other high-value foods are genuine and free from misleading practices. These perspectives allow me to approach food safety not just as a regulation, but as a way to protect consumers and help businesses earn trust that lasts.
At Glance
- 🎓 Industrial Expert in Chemistry
- 🧪 Microbiology & food testing background
- 📍 Based in London, supporting UK food businesses
Let’s Work Together
Every client is different. Some need a full system built from scratch; others simply want an expert review of what they already have. In either case, our role is to make food safety clear, manageable, and effective — freeing you to focus on running your business.