Regulatory Officer

Regulatory Officer – Paints and Coatings – Southern England – Ref 2622

Our client is a manufacturer of paints and varnishes and is one of the world's leading producers of coating materials. Our client is looking for an experienced Regulatory Officer to join their team. 

Responsibilities:

• SDS preparation and management – using bespoke excel system – for finished products and intermediates.
• CLP (GHS) &Transport; Hazard Labels and Transport Labels
• EU and UK REACH; including Calculations/volumes of substances and liaising with Only Representatives.
• Restricted substance checks and status confirmation against regulation and customer substance lists.
• Raw Material assessment – assignation of NPAUK internal codes/commodity codes/related activities.
• IMDS calculations and data entry (Automotive Substances of Concern/End of Vehicle Life Regulations).
• VOC calculations.
• Keep up to date with national and international legislation, guidelines and customer practices.
• Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in maintaining regulatory documentation, permits, and compliance records. 
• Auditing Skills: Experience conducting internal audits and preparing for external regulatory inspections

Technical Knowledge: 

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards. 
• REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals). 
• GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals). 
• Environmental laws (e.g., EPA regulations). 

Requirements:

• Experience in regulatory or compliance positions in industries like coatings, chemicals, or product manufacturing.
• Degree: Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field. 
• Additional qualifications in regulatory affairs or compliance (e.g., certifications or diplomas) are advantageous. 

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science Industries.