Regulatory Affairs Officer Cosmetics

GCRS Group is an international regulatory and compliance consultancy supporting brands across cosmetics, fragrance, personal care, food supplements, medical devices, and regulated consumer products in global markets. We work with scaling brands, manufacturers, and multi-market portfolios to ensure compliance, market-entry readiness, and long-term regulatory success.

As we continue expanding our operations across the UK, USA, Europe, India, GCC, and Rest of the World (ROW), we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs Officer to join our growing team.

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer, you will support the regulatory team in ensuring cosmetic and regulated consumer products comply with local, national, and international regulations. You will play a key role in product compliance, documentation, ingredient review, and regulatory support throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead and support regulatory compliance activities for cosmetic and regulated products across multiple markets.
• Monitor and stay updated on changes in regulatory legislation, industry standards, and guidance documents.
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation and technical files.
• Review product labels, packaging, and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including ingredient listings, warnings, and usage instructions.
• Support product registrations and notifications with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, quality, and legal teams to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Respond to customer, distributor, and stakeholder queries related to product compliance and safety.
• Assist with quality assurance activities to ensure products meet both regulatory and internal company standards.
• Support compliance activities for international markets including the UK, EU, USA, and GCC regions.

• Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic regulations and guidelines such as UK/EU Cosmetics Regulation, FDA requirements, or equivalent international frameworks.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and willingness to support regulatory requirements across international markets.
• Proactive and team-oriented mindset.

• 3-5 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the cosmetics or regulated consumer products industry.
• Familiarity with UK, EU, USA, and GCC cosmetic regulations.
• Experience with regulatory documentation, product notifications, and compliance management systems.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools.
• Additional language skills are advantageous.
• Hybrid working model based in the UK.
• Office-based collaboration with occasional travel for meetings, exhibitions, training, or industry events.
• Free parking
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Free healthy snacks, light meals, fresh fruit, and drinks provided in the office
• Birthday and Christmas bonuses
• Annual appraisal and career development opportunities
• Early finish Friday
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies