Regulatory Assistant - FMCG

Jobs in Science; Callow Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the UK is seeking a Regulatory Assistant to support their Technical and Regulatory Affairs team. The role involves managing compliance documentation, maintaining databases, and liaising with suppliers to meet regulatory standards. Candidates should have an understanding of chemistry, strong data management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This is a permanent position based in Redditch.

Qualifications

• Understanding of chemistry or a related scientific subject.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to data management.
• Excellent organization and record-keeping skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Vegan and Cruelty Free International certification records.
• Support REACH compliance activities, including documentation review.
• Manage the raw material approval process.
• Ensure raw material information is reviewed on a routine basis.
• Maintain and update the approved chemical supplier database.
• Liaise with raw material suppliers for current information.
• Manage the approval process for subcontracted products.
• Provide regulatory data for customer product specifications.
• Input data into customer specification portals.
• Organise online filing systems for regulatory documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Organization

Communication skills

Competence in Excel

Education

Understanding of chemistry or related scientific subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical & Regulatory Assistant
Redditch
Permanent

Our client is a leading FMCG company that develop and manufacture a range of innovative household laundry and cleaning products. They have an opening in their regulatory team for a 6 months period for Regulatory Assistant.

Role Purpose

Support the Technical and Regulatory Affairs team in ensuring that products and raw materials comply with relevant regulations and customer requirements. This role involves managing documentation, maintaining compliance databases, liaising with suppliers, and supporting product claims such as Vegan, Cruelty Free International, and REACH compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Vegan and Cruelty Free International certification records for relevant products.
• Support REACH compliance activities, including documentation review and data requests.
• Manage the raw material approval process, ensuring all regulatory and compositional documentation is obtained, reviewed, and stored accurately.
• Ensure raw material information is kept up to date and reviewed on a routine basis.
• Maintain and update the approved chemical supplier database.
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to obtain accurate and current information.
• Manage the approval process for subcontracted products, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regulatory and compositional data required for online customer product specifications.
• Input data into customer specification portals and ensure information is correct and consistently maintained.
• Organise and maintain a structured online filing system for regulatory documents, supplier information, and product data.
• Support internal teams with regulatory queries.

Candidate

Essential

• Understanding of chemistry or a related scientific subject.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to data management.
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in a Technical, Quality, or Regulatory role within FMCG, chemical, cosmetic, or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with REACH, CLP, Detergents Regulation.
• Understanding of certification processes (e.g., Vegan, Cruelty Free International)