Regulatory Officer

POSITION SNAPSHOTJob title: Regulatory OfficerLocation: ManchesterContract type: PermanentWHO ARE WEPZ 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) andPack 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 disciplineA ...