Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Packaging

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging sector is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with international standards and regulations. This short-term contract role, based in Birmingham, requires strong expertise in chemical regulations and a degree in a relevant field. The successful candidate will develop tools for compliance tracking and perform regulatory assessments to support the company's commitment to quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field (Chemistry, Packaging Science, or Regulatory Affairs).
• Hands-on experience with compliance tools and databases.
• Solid understanding of chemical and packaging regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging compliance with regulations (e.g., REACH, CLP).
• Create compliance tracking tools for Supply Chain and Sustainability teams.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments and evaluate supplier compliance.

Skills

Understanding of chemical regulations

Statutory compliance

Database development

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Packaging Science

Degree in Regulatory Affairs

Tools

SAP

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Packaging, birmingham

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Client:

Peli BioThermal

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

As a Product Compliance Specialist the key focus is to ensure Peli BioThermal packaging products meet all applicable European and international regulatory and environmental standards. This role will ensure compliance with global industry requirements, particularly for temperature-controlled packaging used in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, and healthcare sectors.

What you'll do:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure packaging materials comply with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., REACH, CLP, California Proposition 65, TSCA, EU 2019/1021 Organic Pollutants, PFAS, MCCP, GHS).

• Create a database or tool that enables Supply Chain and Sustainability teams to track material and supplier compliance

• Prepare certificates of compliance and declarations of conformity when needed

• Conduct regulatory and environmental risk assessments for materials.

• Evaluate supplier compliance documentation, including materials traceability, chemical content (e.g., SVHC, PFAS), and sustainability certifications.

• Assist in developing SOPs and best practices for product regulatory compliance

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Degree in Chemistry, Packaging Science or Regulatory Affairs

• Solid understanding of chemical and packaging regulations

• Hands-on experience in developing tools, dashboards and databases to allow other departments confirm compliance for specific material/supplier

• Working knowledge of SAP

This is a short term contract (3-6 months) and can be based 100% remote.