Packaging Compliance Specialist

Karo Healthcare; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Karo Healthcare in Stockholm is seeking a Packaging Compliance Specialist to own packaging regulatory activities in a fast-moving, international environment. You will translate PPWR and EU packaging laws into practical requirements and drive their implementation across existing and new products.

In this role you will work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate documentation, data quality and reporting readiness, balancing regulatory needs with cost, quality and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with packaging regulation, sustainability compliance or a closely related area.
• Good understanding of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) framework and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.
• Familiarity with packaging materials, manufacturing processes and packaging sustainability principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as an internal packaging compliance expert, translating PPWR and other relevant EU packaging legislation into clear, actionable business requirements.
• Drive the implementation of PPWR requirements across existing and new products, including recyclability, post-consumer recycled content (PCR) and packaging minimisation.
• Balance regulatory requirements with commercial considerations including cost, margin, quality and security of supply.
• Lead packaging compliance audits and coordinate responses to customer and regulatory authority requests.
• Create and maintain technical product files, declarations of conformity and supporting compliance documentation.
• Own the accuracy, completeness, traceability and reporting readiness of packaging compliance data.
• Monitor Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) data, packaging material composition and substances of concern, supporting reporting and fee optimisation.
• Assess and document packaging recyclability in line with applicable legislation, standards and regulatory timelines.
• Work closely with suppliers to secure accurate packaging specifications, technical documentation and compliance information.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure packaging compliance requirements are understood, prioritised and implemented effectively.

Skills

Packaging regulation

Sustainability compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology

Job description

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.

Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Packaging Compliance Specialist for our office in Stockholm.

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of packaging compliance in a fast-moving, international environment where regulation, sustainability and commercial priorities meet. You'll play a key role in preparing our portfolio for the evolving EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), turning complex requirements into practical actions with visible business impact.

You'll work closely with Packaging Development, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across Karo, giving you broad international exposure and the opportunity to build deep expertise in one of the most important areas shaping the future of consumer healthcare packaging.

What you'll be doing

• Act as an internal packaging compliance expert, translating PPWR and other relevant EU packaging legislation into clear, actionable business requirements.
• Drive the implementation of PPWR requirements across existing and new products, including recyclability, post-consumer recycled content (PCR) and packaging minimisation.
• Balance regulatory requirements with commercial considerations including cost, margin, quality and security of supply.
• Lead packaging compliance audits and coordinate responses to customer and regulatory authority requests.
• Create and maintain technical product files, declarations of conformity and supporting compliance documentation.
• Own the accuracy, completeness, traceability and reporting readiness of packaging compliance data.
• Monitor Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) data, packaging material composition and substances of concern, supporting reporting and fee optimisation.
• Assess and document packaging recyclability in line with applicable legislation, standards and regulatory timelines.
• Work closely with suppliers to secure accurate packaging specifications, technical documentation and compliance information.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure packaging compliance requirements are understood, prioritised and implemented effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with packaging regulation, sustainability compliance or a closely related area.
• Good understanding of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) framework and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.
• Familiarity with packaging materials, manufacturing processes and packaging sustainability principles.
• Previous experience as a Packaging Technologist and/or in packaging-related project management is highly valuable.
• Strong capability in managing technical documentation, data and systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical actions.
• Action-oriented and self-driven approach, comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with external suppliers.
• Genuine interest in packaging legislation, sustainability and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
• Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
• Flexible schedule and life work balance
• Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
• Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
• Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values

Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.