Piping Rock UK is part of a global wellness business dedicated to developing and delivering high quality vitamins, minerals, supplements, and wellness products to customers across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role requires a meticulous, proactive professional to navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance for food supplements in both UK and EU. You will act as a bridge between regulatory frameworks and internal stakeholders to support product lifecycle compliance, risk management, and business growth.
Technical & Regulatory Compliance
* Provide detailed regulatory guidance and technical support for internal stakeholders.
* Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to business practices.
* Contribute to regulatory risk assessments and decision-making for product compliance.
* Coordinate and manage product approvals and schedule updates with the Soil Association.
Artwork, Claims & Labelling Compliance
* Manage label creation, review, and updates, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations.
* Review and approve product claims, marketing materials, and front-of-pack messaging.
* Coordinate translation projects for labelling and marketing materials.
* Ensure consistency through internal Labelling Guidelines and best practices.
New Product Development (NPD)
* Validate compliance of formulas in the UK and EU, including ingredient legality and dosage limits.
* Validate product positioning, claims, and regulatory acceptability prior to launch. Oversee sales banners and front-panel compliance.
Support for Import/Export Logistics
* Provide technical advice on Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and composite goods.
* Support import and export logistics by providing commodity codes.
Training & Documentation
* Collaborate on creating Labelling Guidelines to ensure cohesive and consistent product representation.
* Support internal training and knowledge sharing to strengthen regulatory awareness across the business.
Ad Hoc Support
* Perform additional regulatory or technical tasks as required to support business goals.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Qualification in Food Technology, Food Law, Food Science, Food Safety, or a related subject matter.
* Strong understanding of regulations regarding food supplements and usage of claims in the EU and UK.
* Experience with product specifications, formulations, and labelling compliance. Good understanding of food industry standard practices.
* Experience with Amazon or e-commerce platforms is desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
* Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and effective time management.
* Ability to communicate effectively across different departments (e.g., NPD, QA, Design) to ensure business needs are met.
* Experience with food supplement product notification processes in EU Member States is desirable.
* Experience in cosmetics regulatory landscape is desirable.
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