Regulatory Officer

PZ Cussons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PZ Cussons is seeking a Regulatory Officer to lead cosmetic regulatory compliance across our Europe business. The role focuses on ensuring product safety, accurate labeling, and CPSR documentation from development through market launch and beyond, with tight attention to regulatory detail.

You will monitor legislation, collaborate with R&D, Marketing and Supply Chain, manage registrations in multiple markets, prepare official documentation, and maintain compliant packaging and labelling across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant science/engineering discipline.
• Background in regulatory affairs, ideally cosmetics or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international cosmetic regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cosmetic products comply with local and international regulations including labeling and packaging.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise across development to market launch.
• Manage product registrations in various markets with complete documentation.
• Maintain records for CPSR, PIF, and Cosmetovigilance processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing and Supply chain to ensure compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cosmetics regulations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a relevant discipline

Job description

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Job title: Regulatory Officer
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Permanent

WHO ARE WE

PZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy and captured by our purpose: For Everyone, For Life, For Good.If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.

The Role

This is a crucial role in the R&D Product Stewardship function with responsibility for delivering all aspects of regulatory compliance for our products, with an operational focus for our Europe business unit. With expertise in Cosmetics regulations this role will monitor legislation change and will work closely with the wider business to ensure products are compliant from development, through to market launch and beyond.

Accountabilities

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all cosmetic products comply with local and international regulations, including ingredient safety, labelling, and packaging requirements.
• Expert Knowledge: Provides specialised knowledge of cosmetic regulations in different markets, ensuring the company stays ahead of regulatory changes and requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with R&D, Marketing, and Supply chain teams to ensure products are compliant from development through to market launch.
• Consumer Safety: Play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of products via appropriate application of Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR), consumer safety studies and the Cosmetovigilance process.
• Product Registration: Manage the registration of new products in various markets, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and prepare reports for regulatory bodies. Key documents include cosmetic Product Information File (PIF) and
• Pack Labelling: ensuring all regulatory information on the finished product label is compliant with global cosmetic labelling regulations for different markets through the artwork approval process.
• External relationships: Work with trade bodies, technical bodies and regulatory authorities to produce official documentation and certification in line with specific requirements.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a relevant discipline
• A background in regulatory affairs, ideally within cosmetics or FMCG.
• Deep knowledge of UK and international cosmetic regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to manage own workload in a collaborative teamwork setting.

Equal Opportunities

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.

Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.

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