Product Claims & Regulatory Specialist

Dot & Key Skincare; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot & Key Skincare is seeking a Product Claims & Regulatory Specialist to own product regulatory compliance across international markets, covering formulations, ingredients, labelling, claims, packaging and registrations. The role will work with NPD/R&D, Finance & Legal to enable compliant launches.

You will manage regulatory dossiers, review labels and marketing content, track renewals, and coordinate with external consultants and regulatory authorities across target markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in Regulatory Affairs for Personal Care or Cosmetics.
• Proven ability to assess ingredients, labels and claims for multiple markets.
• Exposure to external regulatory consultants and authorities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory assessment across international markets, including permitted ingredients and bans.
• Drive formulation changes with NPD/R&D to meet market-entry requirements.
• Lead product registration and notification with regulatory authorities.
• Review labels, packaging and marketing content for compliance.
• Own regulatory dossiers, safety certifications, test reports, and docs.
• Track renewal timelines for registrations and certifications.
• Coordinate with International Finance & Legal for market-entry compliance.
• Collaborate with NPD/R&D and sourcing on regulatory implications.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess risks and timelines.
• Support regulatory strategy for new product launches and expansion.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Ingredient Compliance

Product Registration

Labeling & Claims

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry / Pharmacy

Job description

Job Title: Product Claims & Regulatory Specialist

Location: Kolkata (Onsite - Work from Office)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Product Claims & Regulatory Specialist to own product regulatory compliance across international markets, covering formulations, ingredients, labelling, claims, packaging, and registrations. The role will work closely with NPD/R&D, Finance & Legal, and external regulatory partners to enable compliant and timely launches.

Key Responsibilities

• product and ingredient regulatory assessment across international markets, including permitted ingredients, concentration limits, and banned-substance requirements.
• Identify regulatory gaps and drive formulation changes/reformulation with NPD/R&D to meet market-entry requirements.
• Lead product registration and notification processes with relevant regulatory authorities across target markets.
• Review and ensure compliance of product labels, claims, packaging, and marketing content with local regulations.
• Own market-wise regulatory dossiers, safety certifications, test reports, and compliance documentation.
• Track and manage renewal timelines for registrations, certifications, and regulatory approvals.
• Partner with International Finance & Legal teams to ensure end-to-end market-entry compliance.
• Work closely with NPD/R&D and ingredient sourcing teams on regulatory implications of formulations, raw materials, and product changes.
• Monitor regulatory changes across markets and proactively assess risks, launch implications, and timelines.
• Support regulatory strategy for new product launches and international market expansion.

Preferred Skills & Know-how

• Strong expertise in Product Regulatory Affairs, Ingredient Compliance, Product Registration, Labeling, and Claims Compliance.
• Good understanding of international regulatory frameworks for Personal Care, Beauty, Cosmetics, FMCG, or Consumer Products.
• Strong capability in formulation and ingredient assessment, including regulatory restrictions and market-specific requirements.
• Experience managing regulatory documentation, registrations, certifications, and external regulatory consultants.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Experience Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs/Product Compliance, with exposure to international markets.
• Proven experience in formulation and ingredient review, labelling/claims compliance, and product registration/notification.
• Experience in Personal Care, Beauty, Cosmetics, FMCG, or Consumer Goods, with cross functional exposure to NPD/R&D, Legal, Finance, or Quality teams.