Regulatory Compliance Associate (Food & Nutrition)

Proteinworks; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food and nutrition company in Liverpool seeks a Regulatory Compliance Associate to ensure product compliance across UK and EU markets. The role involves reviewing labelling and marketing material, advising on health claims, and supporting regulatory registrations. The ideal candidate has a degree in food law or related fields and experience in food regulations. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in UK and EU food regulations.
• Previous experience with regulatory compliance in food manufacturing.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review labelling and marketing materials for compliance.
• Advise on nutrition and health claims.
• Coordinate nutritional analysis of products.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in food law, food technology, or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Overview

Regulatory Compliance Associate (Food & Nutrition) at Protein Works. This role focuses on ensuring product compliance across the UK and EU markets.

Responsibilities

• Review labelling and marketing material to confirm regulatory compliance and requirements.
• Provide advice on nutrition and health claims.
• Ensure product registrations are completed as required for EU markets.
• Provide regulatory support to the business, including export territories under rapid expansion with primary focus on UK and EU regulations.
• Provide regulatory input for development work to ensure products are safe, legal and meet PW food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate key product information to Technical and NPD teams to enable risk-based decision making.
• Coordinate nutritional analysis of product to confirm regulatory compliance.
• Develop and create finished product specifications and maintain appropriate registrations with relevant authorities where required.
• Highlight regulatory risks and opportunities and propose business solutions in response to regulatory changes.
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation in the country where PW products are sold.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience with regulatory compliance within food manufacturing or a food-based industry is essential.
• Degree qualified in food law, food technology, food science or other related subject.
• 1-2 years minimum experience in UK and EU food/food supplements regulations.
• Experience with logistics compliance and export/import processes.
• Highly organized with exceptional verbal and written skills and strong attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft applications.

Core Behaviours

• Pace: Speed is your ally for growth; move quickly where appropriate.
• Communication: Collaborate with peers and other functions; teamwork is essential.
• Trust: Deliver on commitments and offer help when needed.
• Transparency: Communicate openly and remove unnecessary barriers.
• Challenge: Be comfortable stepping into challenging situations.
• Learn: Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
• 360 Management: Lead across levels; everyone can be a leader.