About the role:
The Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports Kraft Heinz Europe by ensuring that products, labels, and related communications comply with applicable food legislation, government guidance, and company policies. The role provides regulatory expertise across product launches, formulation, labelling, and claims, working with cross-functional teams to enable compliant business decisions and support products being placed on the market across Europe.
Key accountabilities:
Work across different product categories and systems, ensuring regulatory information is maintained accurately and applied consistently to support compliant product delivery.
Review ingredient specifications, recipes, label artwork, and related product information to ensure compliance with EU and UK legislation, relevant codes of practice, company policies, and internal standards relating to food composition and labelling.
Support the business by providing accurate product and labelling information for products sold across Europe.
Provide regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams including R&D, Artwork, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Legal.
Support product launch, renovation, and change projects by providing regulatory input from project kick-off through to launch.
Review and advise on claims, advertising, promotional materials, and other product communications, providing clear regulatory guidance and highlighting risks and implications to support compliant business decisions.
Support responses to internal, consumer, and customer queries relating to product information, formulation, and labelling where needed.
Maintain working knowledge of relevant EU and UK food legislation and government guidance, sharing relevant updates with stakeholders as needed.
Build strong knowledge of Kraft Heinz products, business processes, and regulatory requirements to support practical, business-relevant recommendations.
What it takes to succeed in this role:
Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience;
Regulatory experience within food, FMCG, or a related sector;
Good understanding of EU and UK food law, including but not limited to labelling, nutrition and health claims, and regulatory compliance of ingredients and additives, with the ability to apply this in a practical business context;
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment;
Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across functions and levels;
Ability to assess issues, identify risk, and provide balanced, pragmatic recommendations;
Proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset;
Ownership mentality, with the confidence to manage defined areas independently while knowing when to escalate.
About us:
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why us:
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
