Regulatory Compliance Analyst – Cosmetics, Electronics & Toys

Eurofins; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytical testing services is hiring a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance across cosmetics and consumer products. This office-based role involves interpreting and implementing complex regulatory requirements, maintaining documentation, and providing support for compliance-related issues. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience in regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Life Assurance 4 x salary

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Pension Scheme (match up to 5%)

Option to buy up to 5 days holiday

Access to discounts via Perkbox

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free Parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance for consumer products including cosmetics, electronics, and toys.
• Familiarity with global compliance frameworks (e.g., CE marking, REACH).
• Ability to commute to Coventry area twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across product ranges including cosmetics and electronics.
• Maintain technical files, safety data sheets, and regulatory reports.
• Review and revise labelling standards in relation to current and upcoming products.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, or related field

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins|BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting and operates within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years specialising in leather, consumer and chemicals we have the technical pedigree and experience to provide targeted, testing and consulting solutions up and down the supply chain.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Role:

To ensure compliance across our client’s product ranges including cosmetics, consumer electronics, hardlines and toys. To interpret and implement complex regulatory requirements across multiple product categories and markets. Providing 2 day on-site support to the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisory team within the client’s H&S team.

Main Duties:

Regulatory Monitoring andInterpretation

• Stay up-to-date on UK, European and International regulations governing cosmetics (e.g., UK Cosmetics Regulation, UKCA/CE marking, Toy Safety Directive, RoHS, REACH, EMC, LVD, GPSD)
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on current and future products.

Compliance Execution

• Review and revise labelling standards in relation to current and upcoming products, to ensure compliance with ingredient restrictions, claims regulations, and packaging standards.
• Validate compliance with packaging standards and provide reporting to the client in relation to their packaging tax liability.
• Manage and maintain the due diligence testing programme to ensure products meet applicable safety standards, age grading, and testing protocols for small parts, heavy metals, and flammability.
• Support third-party testing, certifications, declarations of conformity, and risk assessments

Documentation and Technical Files

• Maintain technical files, safety data sheets (SDS), product information files, and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate internal reports and prepare for inspections by regulatory authorities or certification bodies.
• Track and manage compliance documentation across SKUs and regions.
• Work with H&S teams, Quality teams and Product Development teams to integrate compliance early in the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with stakeholders and advise on product claims, advertising standards, and legal labelling (e.g., for cosmetics "natural", "organic") and ensure they are evidence-based
• Liaise with clients Quality Assurance to resolve compliance issues or product recalls.
• Communicate with external bodies including test labs, notified bodies, and UK regulatory authorities (e.g., OPSS, MHRA).

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Ideally degree educated in Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in regulatory compliance for consumer products, including at least two of the following: cosmetics, formulated products, electronics, toys.
• Experience with regulatory databases and submission platforms (e.g., SCPN, CPNP, RAPEX, etc.).
• Familiarity with global compliance frameworks (e.g., CE marking, REACH, Prop 65, CLP, ISO 22716).
• Highly organised and a team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product categories simultaneously
• Ability to commute to Coventry area twice a week.
  
  

Additional Information

Benefits:Competitive Salary, Life Assurance 4 x salary, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Care Plan, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Option to buy up to 5 days holiday a year, Perkbox (access to discounts), Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support, Free Parking, World-wide career opportunities.

This role is office based working off site 2 days a week at the Retailer. 37.5 hours per week. Core hours are 8.45 am to 5.00 pm.