Overview
Job Purpose
In this role you will provide regulatory support throughout the development of products on all aspects of technical food law, including food information to consumers, claims and formulation. You will have responsibility for regulatory compliance of products within a defined part of the UKI portfolio.
You will be involved in implementing new regulatory requirements across the product portfolio. You will represent PepsiCo’s interests externally and gather information on regulatory developments via Trade Associations and stakeholder meetings.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the full regulatory review before each new product launch
2. Clearly communicate regulatory requirements to cross functional project teams and following up to ensure the advice is followed.
3. Be accountable for compliance to all aspects of technical food law and associated guidance (both European and local UK and Ireland), in particular, legislation applying to food labelling, additives, ingredients, flavourings, genetically modified ingredients, novel foods, contaminants, packaging, weights and measures, nutrition and health claims, nutrition labelling, school foods, pesticide residues.
4. Collaborate cross functionally with key partners including Life Sciences, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Product Development, Marketing to ensure that products and communications follow internal policies.
5. The implementation of new regulations across the portfolio, using the change management process to ensure the correct changes are made in a timely manner.
6. Monitor and influence regulatory developments externally, including representation of PepsiCo at sectoral trade associations.
Qualifications
7. Highly skilled on claims, food information and additives legislation, and application of UK advertising codes but good general knowledge of all food regulation within scope.
8. Good knowledge of UK front of pack labelling and nutrient profile models.
9. Working knowledge of Windsor Framework and its day-to-day application.
10. At least 2 years’ experience representing a food business at trade association committee(s).
11. Attention to detail.
12. Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and ability to apply technical and commercial knowledge during project execution.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
14. Good presentation skills (written & verbal).
15. Ability to explain complex technical issues/solutions to a non-technical audience.
16. Strives for high standards and seeks innovative solutions.
17. Self-starter, self-motivating - able to deal with uncertainty and complexity.
18. Scientific degree preferred.
19. High integrity & attention to detail.