Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert

• Lead chemical regulatory compliance - REACH, CLP and food-contact regulations
• Regulatory support for polymer products
• 100% remote contract opportunity across UK/Europe

Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert
100% Remote Contract | UK | Europe | 6-12 Month Contract 

Exalto Consulting is recruiting a Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert to support a leading organisation developing and commercialising advanced polymer materials used across consumer and industrial applications, including food-contact products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional to provide strategic guidance on compliance, product stewardship, and market access within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory assessments for polymers and chemical substances.
• Ensure compliance with REACH, CLP, food-contact legislation, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare and review regulatory dossiers, declarations of compliance, and technical documentation.
• Support GMP compliance and regulated manufacturing activities.
• Advise cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements throughout product development and commercialisation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact.
• Support customer enquiries, audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Materials Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline.
• 7-10+ years experience in chemical regulatory affairs.
• Strong expertise in European REACH, CLP, and food-contact regulations.
• Experience with polymers, additives, and chemical product stewardship.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments.
• Proven experience preparing regulatory submissions and compliance documentation.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote role.

Desirable

• Experience with packaging, consumer goods, medical, or industrial polymers.
• Knowledge of UK REACH, FDA, TSCA, China REACH, or other global regulations.
• Chemical risk assessment and exposure evaluation experience.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems and regulatory audits.

If you are a senior regulatory affairs professional looking for a contract opportunity where your expertise will directly support product compliance and market access, we would be pleased to hear from you.