Regulatory Compliance Specialist

In this role you ensure all products, labels and communications meet EU/UK food regulations and internal policies. You will provide regulatory guidance across launches, labelling, claims, and cross-functional teams to enable compliant market delivery across Europe. You’ll support product changes from kick-off to launch and advise on risk in advertising and promotional materials. Your practical, business-focused advice helps products reach the market while upholding regulatory standards. This role offers impact across Europe with a culture of ownership and curiosity.

• Maintain regulatory information across product categories and systems to support compliant delivery
• Review ingredient specs, recipes, label artwork, and related data for EU/UK compliance with food laws and company standards
• Provide regulatory information to support products sold across Europe
• Offer regulatory guidance to R&D, Artwork, Marketing, Supply Chain and Legal
• Input regulatory considerations for launches, renovations, and change projects from kickoff to launch
• Review and advise on claims, advertising, and other product communications for regulatory risk
• Address internal, consumer, and customer queries on product information, formulation, and labelling as needed
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EU/UK food legislation and guidance and share updates with stakeholders
• Develop deep knowledge of Kraft Heinz products and regulatory requirements to support practical recommendations

• Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• Regulatory experience in food, FMCG, or related sector
• Solid understanding of EU and UK food law (labelling, nutrition/health claims, ingredients/additives) and ability to apply to business context
• Strong attention to detail and multi-priority management in a complex environment
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels
• Ability to assess issues, identify risk and provide balanced recommendations
• Proactive, curious and solutions-oriented mindset
• Ownership mentality with independence and escalation where needed

• Clear communication
• Stakeholder management
• Proactive and curious mindset
• Regulatory knowledge of EU/UK food legislation
• Labelling and nutrition/health claim compliance
• Regulatory input for product launches and changes