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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Greater Manchester
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Our clients are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join their growing team. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our chemical products meet all applicable regulatory requirements across the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and home care sectors. This position requires an understanding of global chemical regulations and experience coordinating with cross-functional teams to support product compliance from development to market launch.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance of raw materials and finished products with relevant chemical regulations (e.g., REACH, CLP, FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation, EPA, etc.).
  • Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation including safety data sheets (SDS), product dossiers, technical files, and product registrations.
  • Serve as the regulatory point of contact for internal teams (R&D, Marketing, QA, Sales) and external regulatory bodies or clients.
  • Monitor changes in global regulations and provide impact assessments and guidance to the business.
  • Coordinate regulatory submissions for product approvals, renewals, and amendments in various markets.
  • Manage ingredient listings and restrictions based on applicable legislations (e.g., INCI for cosmetics, pharmacopeias for pharmaceuticals).
  • Support product labeling and claims compliance across all relevant product lines.
  • Participate in audits and inspections, ensuring readiness and full documentation availability.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in regulatory processes and tools.


Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of regulatory experience in the chemical industry, preferably with exposure to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and/or home care products.
  • Solid knowledge of global chemical and product regulations (e.g., EU, US, APAC).
  • Experience with regulatory databases and tools (e.g., IUCLID, ECHA REACH-IT, CosIng).
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

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