Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Perfumes & Cosmetics

Emper Perfumes & Cosmetics Factory LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Emper Perfumes & Cosmetics Factory LLC in Dubai seeks a Regulatory Affairs Specialist with hands-on manufacturing experience in perfumes and cosmetics. You will own local registrations, UAE MoIAT submissions, and international export dossiers to support domestic and global growth.

The role requires 3–5 years in regulatory affairs within cosmetics, strong knowledge of IFRA and GCC EU regulations, and the ability to manage SDS/COA/PIF documentation and labeling compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated Regulatory Affairs experience in perfume/cosmetics manufacturing.
• Deep familiarity with UAE MoIAT, Dubai Municipality, GCC GSO, IFRA Guidelines and EU Regulation 1223/2009.
• Experience managing SDS creation software, INCI nomenclature, and fragrance materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product notifications and registrations regionally and for international markets.
• Vet raw materials, INCI listings, allergen declarations and IFRA/REACH compliance.
• Prepare and maintain SDS, COA, PIF, and CPSR documentation in GHS format.
• Ensure artwork, labeling, net content, and ingredient declarations meet laws.
• Coordinate export/dangerous goods documentation and international dossiers.
• Monitor ongoing changes in cosmetic laws and regulations globally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory affairs

Cross-functional comms

SDS software

INCI nomenclature

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science

Job description

Hiring Regulatory Affairs Specialist Perfumes Cosmetics Location Dubai UAE On-site Job Type Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Regulatory Affairs Specialist Manager with hands-on experience in the perfume and cosmetics manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of product compliance local registration processes including UAE MoIAT Dubai Municipality raw material documentation and international export dossiers IFRA SDS COA to support our expanding domestic and international footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Registration Compliance Lead end-to-end product notifications and registrations across regional and target international markets GCC MoIAT EU CPNP US FDA MoCRA etc
• Raw Material Formulation Vetting Review fragrance formulas INCI listings allergen declarations and raw material documentation against IFRA standards 49th 50th 51st Amendments REACH and local cosmetic safety regulations
• Technical Dossiers Documentation Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets SDS MSDS in GHS format Certificates of Analysis COA IFRA Certificates and Product Information Files PIF CPSR
• Artwork Label Compliance Audit packaging artwork batch coding net content claims ingredient declarations and warning symbols to ensure strict compliance with regional labeling laws
• Export Customs Coordination Work alongside production and logistics teams to handle Dangerous Goods DG Class 3 documentation Certificate of Free Sale CFS and export registration dossiers
• Regulatory Monitoring Track ongoing updates to international cosmetic laws banned restricted ingredient lists and environmental packaging mandates

• Industry Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated Regulatory Affairs experience directly within a perfume or cosmetics manufacturing facility.
• Regional & Global Knowledge: Deep familiarity with UAE MoIAT, Dubai Municipality (Montaji), GCC GSO standards, IFRA Guidelines, and EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
• Technical Expertise: Direct experience managing SDS creation software, understanding INCI nomenclature, and reviewing complex fragrance concentrate compositions.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a closely related field.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong cross-functional communication skills, and direct experience interfacing with external testing labs and regulatory authorities.