Sr. Regulatory Specialist APAC

  • Full-time
  • Rituals Job Grade HO: 15
  • Rituals Job Family: Quality & Regulatory
  • Department: Central Head Office
  • Head Office Department: Sourcing, QA & Regulatory

Job Description

At Rituals, regulatory excellence is key to delivering high-quality products worldwide. As a (Sr.) Regulatory Specialist China, your expertise ensures that our products meet international laws, regulations, and internal standards before they reach our customers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, you’ll be instrumental in navigating our products' registration and notification process in both existing and emerging markets.

Your role

  • Report to the Market Compliance Manager within the Sourcing, Quality, and Regulatory Department.
  • Manage (international) product registration and notification processes, with a primary focus on China.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant international laws and regulations for both existing and newly developed products.
  • Serve as a key contact for Rituals’ (international) sales organizations and third-party collaborators, facilitating the preparation, provision, and legalization of necessary documents and certificates for global registrations and notifications.
  • Monitor regulatory changes to maintain continuous market compliance.
  • Review and approve draft artwork labeling for product introductions.
  • Stay up-to-date with relevant industry developments and ensure knowledge retention within the team.
  • Collect, manage, review, and maintain documentation related to regulatory matters, updating database systems accordingly.

Qualifications

We are looking for a detail-oriented regulatory professional with a proactive mindset and strong organizational skills. At Rituals, we value individuality and passion—your unique perspective will help shape our approach to regulatory excellence.

Your ingredients

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Chinese/APAC cosmetics industry or a related field.
  • A degree in Law, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
  • Solid knowledge of EU and international regulations (Cosmetics Regulation, CSAR, CLP, REACH, etc.).
  • A positive, solution-oriented mindset with a high level of accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail and efficiency.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to simplify complex compliance requirements.
  • The ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects and stakeholders and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English; proficiency in Chinese is preferred but not a must.
  • Affinity for regulatory activities in the cosmetics industry; experience in Regulatory Affairs within the Chinese/APAC beauty market is a plus.

Are you ready to shape the future of regulatory compliance at Rituals? Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values precision, passion, and innovation.

Location and Working Conditions 

While flexible working is available, this role requires a strong on-site presence to engage with stakeholders and build relationships effectively. 

Grow With Us – Apply Now! 

  • The next steps in our process: 
  • Our recruiter, Nadette, will contact you within 10 working days for a phone call.
  • An introductory meeting with a team member and the hiring manager follows. 
  • A second interview with a team member and the recruiter follows where we will discuss the outcome of your online assessment.

If successful, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment. 

Questions? Our recruiter Nadette is happy to speak with you via [email protected]. Please note that applications via email are not considered. 

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