Regulatory Specialist

Prodalim; Badajoz; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to ensure compliance with food regulations and support internal teams. The role demands strong communication and collaboration skills, along with experience in regulatory affairs. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects and maintain regulatory documentation, contributing to product approvals and training internal stakeholders.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs in food or beverage industry.
• Familiarity with global food regulations (EU, FDA, CODEX).

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with food laws and regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and inform relevant departments.
• Prepare and submit product registrations and certifications.

Conocimientos

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Educación

B.Sc. in Food Science

Relevant field in Regulatory Affairs

Herramientas

Documentation management systems

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

As a Regulatory Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local and international food regulations, standards and customer-specific requirements.

This role supports the company's operations, quality, and R&D teams by interpreting regulatory guidelines, coordinating product approvals, and maintaining documentation for regulatory submissions.

The position requires regular communication with external regulatory bodies, customers and internal stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage multiple regulatory projects and product portfolios. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of internal stakeholders, including global quality, PD, production, purchasing, marketing, legal, customer service and sales.

Responsibilities

Ensure company compliance with applicable food laws and regulations (EU, US FDA, Codex, etc.). Serve as the contact point for ND (Oils, Flavors, Colors, Fibers) customer questionnaires. Monitor regulatory changes and proactively inform relevant departments of new or amended requirements. Maintain and update regulatory documentation such as specifications, MSDS's and declarations. Prepare and submit product registrations, certifications and label approvals as required by target markets. Evaluate raw materials and supplier documentation for regulatory compliance. Review and approve product labels, packaging and marketing materials for compliance with relevant regulations. Assist in handling audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and customers. Contribute to the development and revision of internal policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements. Support R&D during new product development phase. Provide training to internal stakeholders on regulatory topics and awareness.

Authorities

Authorized to review and approve regulatory documents for internal and external use. Authorized to correspond with regulatory bodies and certification authorities on behalf of the company.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely submission and approval of regulatory documents. Zero critical non-compliances in external audits. Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and customers regarding regulatory support. Reduction in regulatory-related delays or issues in product launches. High level of documentation accuracy and completeness.

Experience and qualifications

B.Sc. in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs in the food or beverage industry. Familiarity with global food regulations (e.g., EU, FDA, CODEX, EFSA).

Skills and competencies

High level of written and verbal English communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Proficiency in documentation management systems and MS Office Suite.

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