Chemical and Regulatory Compliance Officer

SUMMARY:
Company based in Western Cape, Cape Town is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Chemical and Regulatory Compliance Officer to join our regulatory team. This role focuses on managing the environmental, health, and safety aspects of our products throughout their life cycle. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with various chemical regulations, support product stewardship initiatives, and provide regulatory guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Classify new raw materials and assess compliance of all substances.
• Ensure adherence to specific regulatory requirements
• Verify R&D threshold requirements and specific purposes for R&D activities.
• Conduct patent searches related to new raw materials.
• Managing the yearly submission of regulatory documentation and reporting to the respective international authorities
• Investigate and track other compliance requirements.
• Approve NPR samples for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with specific country requirements.
• Oversee import/export regulations, including registrations and Certificates of Compliance
• Maintain the regulatory matrix with regional listings.
• Promote sustainability and recycling initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance notifications for internal and OEM clients.
• Publish a quarterly regulatory newsletter.
• Offer customer support and guidance on regulatory matters.
• Conduct testing to ensure compliance with relevant standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
• Proven experience in chemical regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or chemical industry will be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of local, national, and international chemical regulations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in regulatory tracking and compliance software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with industry-related certifications and testing standards would be an advantage

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