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About the Role

This role is within the Compliance team, supporting Quality and Commercial teams in the assessment of products for trading activity. The successful candidate will drive compliance by engaging stakeholders, translating complex regulations into practical guidance, and advising risk-based decisions in collaboration with operations and the Commercial organization. They will act as a subject matter expert and key liaison on regulatory affairs and product compliance, driving continuous improvements through regulatory change monitoring, SOP revision, and training.

Responsibilities

Advise and support Product Managers and Operations teams with in-depth review of regulatory matters for food, feed, personal care and applications, for products purchased and supplied by Prinova Europe Ltd worldwide.
Evaluate regulatory suitability for new product approvals in the intended country & market of sale.
Set up new product codes in the ERP system (FBSS).
Document and communicate compliance assessments for new products to internal stakeholders.
Assess allergens, health claims, REACH, Novel food, Food Law and labelling, Feed laws and labelling, Residues and Contaminants, Natural status.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to maintain visibility of current and future regulation changes.
Proactively assess potential business impacts & communicate updates to internal & external stakeholders.
Monitor product and market restrictions throughout the product lifecycle.
Advise the quality team on risks identified during regulatory assessment of new products to support HACCP/TACCP/VACCP processes in line with BRC and FAMI-QS certification schemes.
Help obtain and maintain product & business licenses.
Ensure regulatory compliance with food and feed safety, quality and food defence as it relates to UK, EU and GFSI (BRC) requirements, Organic, Halal, FAMI QS and Kosher.
Coordinate with local authorities as appropriate.
Provide regulatory review of product compliance when in-depth analysis/review is needed for the quality department.
Support customer queries and questionnaires on regulatory matters.
Perform periodic horizon scan activities to drive compliance and food/feed safety.
Monitor EFSA positions and other industry opinions on food safety risks.
Provide support to the commercial and marketing team to verify regulatory compliance of product offers and marketing materials.
Assist in the management of customer complaints, crises and incidents as part of the Prinova Europe CAP team.
Issue position statements as relevant for internal and external communications.
Develop procedures and work instructions with quality, supply chain & logistics teams to ensure appropriate checks.
Develop and roll out appropriate training across the organisation.
Drive knowledge sharing on all compliance topics, collaborating with US & China teams as needed.
Support internal and external compliance processes and audits.
Develop improvement plans to address gaps identified during audits and verification processes.
Support operational projects to deliver compliance for the business on regulatory matters.
Maintain an active network of external support through trade associations and consulting partners.

Requirements

5-10 years of technical and/or regulatory experience in food, feed or pharmaceuticals/supplement industries.
Strong knowledge of UK and EU regulations pertaining to foodstuffs.
Strong understanding of Novel Food regulations in the UK/EU and associated processes and controls.
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements into operational processes.
Pre-emptive approach to compliance, continuous improvement and issue resolution.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to identify problems quickly and identify systematic solutions.
Ability to provide guidance and training to non-expert stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and support operational demands.
Strong interpersonal skills, build trusted relationships quickly.
Self-motivated, flexible and able to adapt to changes in circumstances and difficult and challenging situations.
Self-Starter, proactive and confident working independently or in cross-functional teams.
Good business acumen.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs
Product Compliance
Food Law
Feed Law
Labeling
Allergens
Health Claims
REACH
Novel Food
Residues and Contaminants
Natural Status
HACCP
TACCP
VACCP
BRC
FAMI-QS
Organic
Halal
Kosher
Food Defence
EFSA
Microsoft Office Suite
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Business Acumen

Location

London/Aylesford

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
Hybrid

Experience Level

5-10 years

Benefits

Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
Health Cash Plan
Subsidised gym membership
Discretionary Bonus
Access to flexible pay with Aslan

About the Company

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions.
Trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
Part of the NAGASE Group.
Expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services.
Global network of colleagues delivering sustainable value-added solutions.
Recognized for deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation.
Strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.