Regulatory Specialist - Cosmetics

Regulatory Specialist – Cosmetics
£40,000–£50,000 + Benefits | North West | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regulatory Specialist to join a growing cosmetics and beauty business.

Reporting into the Regulatory Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring cosmetic products remain compliant across UK, EU, and international markets. This position is ideal for a regulatory professional with strong knowledge of cosmetic legislation who enjoys working closely with product development, marketing, and supply chain teams to support successful product launches.

The Role

As Regulatory Specialist, you will provide regulatory support across the product lifecycle, ensuring all products meet applicable cosmetic regulations and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UK Cosmetics Regulation, EU Regulation 1223/2009, MoCRA, and other applicable international cosmetic regulations

• Prepare, maintain, and update Product Information Files (PIFs) for cosmetic products

• Coordinate Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs) and maintain supporting technical documentation

• Review formulations and raw material documentation to ensure regulatory compliance

• Assess ingredient compliance against restricted and prohibited substance requirements

• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate potential business impacts

Artwork, Labelling & Claims Review

• Review product artwork, packaging, labelling, and marketing materials for regulatory compliance

• Assess product claims and supporting evidence to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry guidance

• Provide regulatory guidance to marketing and product development teams throughout the product development process

Product Registration & Market Access

• Support cosmetic product notifications and registrations in global markets

• Maintain regulatory databases, submission records, and compliance trackers

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, distributors, and external regulatory partners where required

• Support market expansion activities by identifying and communicating regulatory requirements

Regulatory Support

• Act as a key regulatory contact for internal stakeholders

• Provide regulatory guidance during new product development projects

• Assist with retailer and customer regulatory enquiries

• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience within cosmetic regulatory affairs

• Strong working knowledge of UK and EU cosmetic regulations

• Experience managing Product Information Files (PIFs)

• Experience reviewing cosmetic artwork, labelling, and product claims

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with MoCRA and US cosmetic regulations

• Exposure to international product registrations and market notifications

• Knowledge of APAC cosmetic regulatory frameworks

• Experience using regulatory information management systems