Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Packaging

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist in Portsmouth to ensure their packaging products meet stringent international regulations. The role involves assessing compliance in various sectors, developing compliance tools, and collaborating across teams. This short-term remote contract offers a competitive salary in a crucial position within the industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Packaging Science, or Regulatory Affairs.
• Solid understanding of chemical and packaging regulations.
• Hands-on experience in developing tools and databases for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging materials comply with regulations such as REACH and CLP.
• Create tools for tracking material and supplier compliance.
• Conduct regulatory and environmental risk assessments.

Skills

Understanding of chemical regulations

Database development

Regulatory compliance assessment

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Packaging Science

Degree in Regulatory Affairs

Tools

SAP

Job description

Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Packaging, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: Peli BioThermal

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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:

1. 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).
2. Create a database or tool that enables Supply Chain and Sustainability teams to track material and supplier compliance.
3. Prepare certificates of compliance and declarations of conformity when needed.
4. Conduct regulatory and environmental risk assessments for materials.
5. Evaluate supplier compliance documentation, including materials traceability, chemical content (e.g., SVHC, PFAS), and sustainability certifications.
6. Assist in developing SOPs and best practices for product regulatory compliance.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
8. Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follow safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job.

What we're looking for:

1. Education: Degree in Chemistry, Packaging Science, or Regulatory Affairs.
2. Solid understanding of chemical and packaging regulations.
3. Hands-on experience in developing tools, dashboards, and databases to allow other departments to confirm compliance for specific materials/suppliers.
4. Working knowledge of SAP.

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