Regulatory Specialist

We are a global 360º natural ingredients solutions provider to the Food & Beverage industry. For over 30 years we have been providing natural fruit solutions such as juice concentrates, multi blends, bases for soft drinks, oils, and natural aromas. We create customized and natural solutions for our customers worldwide. With a fully flexible approach to processing and manufacturing, we enable new opportunities for collaboration and sustainable product innovations.

As a Regulatory Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local and international food regulations, standards and customer-specific requirements. This role supports the company’s operations, quality, and R&D teams by interpreting regulatory guidelines, coordinating product approvals, and maintaining documentation for regulatory submissions.

The position requires regular communication with external regulatory bodies, customers and internal stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage multiple regulatory projects and product portfolios. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of internal stakeholders, including global quality, PD, production, purchasing, marketing, legal, customer service and sales.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company compliance with applicable food laws and regulations (EU, US FDA, Codex, etc.).
• Serve as the contact point for ND (Oils, Flavors, Colors, Fibers) customer questionnaires.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively inform relevant departments of new or amended requirements.
• Maintain and update regulatory documentation such as specifications, MSDS's and declarations.
• Prepare and submit product registrations, certifications and label approvals as required by target markets.
• Evaluate raw materials and supplier documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve product labels, packaging and marketing materials for compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist in handling audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and customers.
• Contribute to the development and revision of internal policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on regulatory topics and awareness.

Authorities

• Authorized to review and approve regulatory documents for internal and external use.
• Authorized to correspond with regulatory bodies and certification authorities on behalf of the company.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely submission and approval of regulatory documents.
• Zero critical non-compliances in external audits.
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and customers regarding regulatory support.
• Reduction in regulatory-related delays or issues in product launches.
• High level of documentation accuracy and completeness.

Experience and qualifications

• B.Sc. in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs in the food or beverage industry.
• Familiarity with global food regulations (e.g., EU, FDA, CODEX, EFSA).

Skills and competencies

• High level of written and verbal English communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in documentation management systems and MS Office Suite.

What we offer

• Hybrid work (4 days in the office / 1 day remote).
• Seasonal fruit delivered to the office twice a week.
• Teambuilding activities.
• Being part of a multicultural global team.