CLP Intelligence Specialist

Belchim Canada; Hannover; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Learning academy

Performance bonus

Flexible hours

Job summary

Certis Belchim is seeking a CLP Intelligence Specialist to serve as the global expert on Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). You will ensure compliance across the product portfolio and advise on regulatory requirements.

Join a cross-functional team, work with Regulatory Affairs, Product Development and Supply Chain, and contribute to continuous improvement of regulatory processes while keeping up with evolving European laws. A EU work permit is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, SDS management, chemical compliance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of CLP, REACH, SDS requirements and related European chemicals legislation.

Responsibilities

• Be the SDS expert: create, maintain, harmonise and distribute Safety Data Sheets across the global product portfolio.
• Provide specialist guidance on CLP, REACH, SDS and related legislation.
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and translate into practical business actions.
• Lead PCN submissions and maintain the UFI database.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Develop regulatory knowledge hub with guidance documents and best practices.
• Deliver training sessions to promote regulatory awareness.
• Drive continuous improvements to simplify and optimise compliance processes.
• Support the business in staying ahead of regulatory changes.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

SDS management

Chemical compliance

CLP/REACH knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

LISAM experience

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

LISAM

Job description

At Certis Belchim, we work every day to further develop and broaden the landscape of crop protection and Plant Health. Our ambition is to provide integrated programmes that combine biorational and chemical solutions, thereby supporting growers and supply chain partners in addressing the challenges of sustainable plant health and crop production, as well as the increasingly stringent requirements within the value chain.

Thanks to our Japanese shareholders and strategic suppliers, we have access to cutting edge technologies and innovative expertise in the field of Plant Health and crop protection. This unique combination of international innovation strength and local market knowledge enables us to develop distinctive, future proof solutions.

Our European headquarters are located in Londerzeel (Belgium) and Utrecht (The Netherlands). From more than 23 countries worldwide, over 800 dedicated colleagues work together towards a shared goal: contributing to healthy crops, sustainable agriculture and a resilient food supply chain.

Within Certis Belchim, there is an open and informal working atmosphere, with colleagues who are passionate about their profession and the impact they make within Plant Health. We offer a working environment in which professionals are given the space to take initiative, develop themselves and accelerate their careers. Through a pragmatic approach and strong collaboration, we jointly create a positive impact on our sector and beyond.

About your team

You will join the Safety, Labels & Packaging team, part of our global Formulation and Industrial Technology (FIT) organisation. This highly specialised team plays a critical role in ensuring that our products are compliant, safe and ready for market.

Working closely with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Product Development and colleagues across our international network, you will operate at the intersection of science, regulation and business operations.

The team combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on continuous improvement. Collaboration is central to the role, as you will work regularly with colleagues across Europe and beyond, as well as with external suppliers, consultants and industry partners.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a recognised expert within Certis Belchim while helping to shape and enhance our future compliance processes.

How you’ll make impact

By ensuring high-quality Safety Data Sheets, monitoring regulatory developments, and translating complex CLP requirements into practical actions, you will directly support the safe and compliant commercialization of our products. Your expertise will help the organization stay ahead of regulatory changes while continuously improving how we work.

About y our job

As our CLP Intelligence Specialist, you will serve as the global subject matter expert on Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) requirements and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Combining technical expertise with strong stakeholder management and a continuous improvement mindset, you will help ensure our product portfolio remains compliant, competitive and ready for future regulatory developments. In this role, you will:

Be the SDS expert: Take ownership of the creation, maintenance, harmonisation and distribution of Safety Data Sheets across our global product portfolio.

Serve as the internal expert on chemical regulations: Provide specialist guidance on CLP, REACH, SDS requirements and related legislation, helping the business navigate regulatory complexity while enabling innovation.

Drive proactive compliance intelligence: Monitor emerging regulatory developments and translate their impact into practical business actions, ensuring processes remain efficient, compliant and future-ready.

Lead PCN and UFI management: Coordinate Poison Centre Notification (PCN) submissions and maintain the associated UFI database to ensure our products remain compliant and continue moving seamlessly through the market.

Build strong cross-functional partnerships: Act as the link between specialist teams, collaborating closely with Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Supply Chain and Commercial colleagues to support sustainable business growth.

Support innovation through regulatory expertise: Provide specialist advice on product classification, co-formulants and regulatory requirements, helping to bring new products to market successfully and compliantly.

Own and develop the regulatory knowledge hub: Maintain knowledge databases, guidance documents and best-practice resources relating to CLP and associated regulations, ensuring expertise is accessible across the organisation.

Champion a culture of compliance: Deliver engaging training sessions and promote awareness of regulatory requirements, helping colleagues understand their responsibilities and embed compliance into everyday decision-making.

Drive operational excellence: Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that simplify, streamline and optimise complex compliance processes across the business.

Play a key role in ensuring Certis Belchim stays ahead of regulatory developments and is well prepared for future market requirements. You will make a real difference by turning proactive compliance into tomorrow’s market success.

About you

You are passionate about regulatory compliance, chemical legislation, and continuous improvement. You enjoy diving into technical details while keeping the bigger picture in mind and translating complexity into practical solutions.

We believe you'll be successful in this role if you bring:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Bioscience Engineering or another relevant scientific discipline.

At least 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, SDS management, chemical compliance or a related field.

Strong knowledge of CLP, REACH, Safety Data Sheets and related European chemicals legislation.

A solid understanding of chemical classification principles and their practical application.

Experience with regulatory databases and systems; experience with LISAM would be a distinct advantage.

A proactive approach to monitoring regulatory developments and translating them into business improvements.

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Strong communication skills, enabling you to explain complex regulatory topics to a wide range of stakeholders.

A curious and analytical mindset, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and the confidence to challenge the status quo.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, as this is our global business language. This role will particularly suit someone who loves being a technical expert, enjoys building structure in complex environments, and gains energy from collaborating across teams and cultures.

This role is only open to candidates who hold a valid European Union work permit. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applications from candidates without a valid EU work permit will not be considered.

Working with us means

• joining our team means becoming part of an international, knowledge-driven organization where you can build your career while contributing to meaningful innovation in Plant Health.
• you will work in a hybrid set ‑ up. Ideally, you live within commuting distance of one of our Certis Belchim offices in Londerzeel or Hannover. In that case, you will spend around 60% of your time working from the office and 40% remotely.
• Regular collaboration with colleagues across Europe and occasional travel to our Londerzeel headquarters are part of the role.
• A varied and autonomous role is offered in which ownership of your work is central, while being supported by an experienced and collaborative network of colleagues.
• A competitive salary package is provided, complemented by a performance-related annual bonus that recognises your contribution from the start.
• A competitive gross annual salary in the range € 60.000,00 - € 70.000,00 (depending on experience), complemented by a 12.5% performance-related annual bonus that recognises your contribution from the start.
• A culture built on our values Collaboration, Creativity, Passion, Integrity, and Ambition is experienced daily in the way colleagues work together and support each other.
• A growth-oriented environment surrounds you, where initiative is encouraged and where shaping your own career path is actively supported.
• Continuous development is enabled through access to a learning academy, combined with regular feedback and coaching.
• A healthy work–life balance is supported by flexible working hours and a culture that recognizes that wellbeing and performance go hand in hand.
• A people-first organisation ensures that success is driven by teamwork, respect, and genuine connection.
• The opportunity is offered to join a well-established and respected industry player while contributing to a more sustainable future in Plant Health.

For more information about this role, please contact Julia Klocke at [e-mail].

Inspired?

Filling in on freelance basis is not desired and acquisition is not appreciated.