Regulatory Affairs Specialist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations. This role involves writing and reviewing regulatory documents, monitoring legislation changes, and providing training to teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in regulatory affairs, particularly within the Food & Beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in regulatory affairs preferred.
• Recent experience in Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of industry regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Write, review and approve pack copy for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in legislation and update compliance protocols.
• Provide regulatory training and guidance for teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Document creation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Chemistry, Business Administration or related field

Job description

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal, and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes leading brands such as Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s, and Sidul.

Job Training

Position Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist reports directly to the Director of Global Regulatory Affairs. This role involves reviewing regulatory matters for ASR Group products, primarily in the UK and EU. It acts as the liaison with authorities, consultants, and professional bodies on regulatory issues and participates in compliance initiatives.

This position offers excellent opportunities to collaborate with international colleagues in Europe and the US. It also involves engaging in projects related to specification systems and offers room for growth and development, given its new role status.

The individual will contribute to implementing key legislative changes, provide excellent customer service, and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

1. Write, review, and approve packaging copy, online product information, and marketing materials for regulatory compliance.
2. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and regulations in the UK, EU, and GFSI (BRC), as well as Organic, Fairtrade, Halal, and Kosher certifications.
3. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess their impact, and update senior management accordingly.
4. Support the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for ingredients and products in the UK and EU, ensuring compliance.
5. Review product compliance, including aspects like novel food status, claims, labeling, and specific application statuses.
6. Support the design and maintenance of technical specifications and other documentation within the Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM), ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
7. Provide regulatory training and guidance to the quality and technical teams in Europe.

Work Experience Requirements

1. Demonstrable experience in regulatory affairs is preferred.
2. Recent experience in the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods industry is highly desirable.
3. Experience in reviewing technical specifications and creating related documents.
4. Bachelor’s Degree in Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
5. Knowledge of the Food & Beverage or CPG industry is strongly preferred.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom.