Cosmetics Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Remote

Vernacare International Limited; Chorley; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernacare International Limited is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support regulatory compliance across cosmetics, consumer products and machinery. You will collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, QA and Commercial teams to ensure UK, EU and global regulatory requirements are met throughout product lifecycles.

You will monitor UK/EU/US cosmetics regulations, prepare submissions, and liaise with authorities, ensuring post-market surveillance and vigilance are

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' Regulatory Affairs experience within the cosmetics industry.
• Strong knowledge of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, UK Cosmetics Regulation, ISO 22716, MoCRA requirements.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions for international markets (EU, USA, Canada).
• Experience working with regulatory authorities and economic operators.
• Knowledge of post-market surveillance and vigilance processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 and UK General Product Safety Regulations.
• Experience or knowledge of Machinery Regulations and machinery safety compliance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory affairs matters across the business.
• Maintain and update product files and technical documentation.
• Monitor and interpret global cosmetic regulations, including UK, EU and US requirements.
• Review formulations, labelling and marketing claims to ensure compliance.
• Support new product development activities by providing regulatory guidance from concept through commercialisation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documentation, notifications and registrations where required.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, economic operators and external partners.
• Conduct regulatory assessments, ingredient reviews and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate business impacts.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain regulatory records and compliance documentation.
• Work alongside Quality Assurance teams to support post-market surveillance, vigilance and compliance activities.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Cosmetics regulation

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vernacare International Limited is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support regulatory compliance across cosmetics, consumer products and machinery. You will collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, QA and Commercial teams to ensure UK, EU and global regulatory requirements are met throughout product lifecycles.

You will monitor UK/EU/US cosmetics regulations, prepare submissions, and liaise with authorities, ensuring post-market surveillance and vigilance are