Regulatory Officer

Regulatory Officer – Paints and Coatings – Southern England – Ref 2622 Our client is a manufacturer of paints and varnishes and is one of the world's leading producers of coating materials. Our client is looking for an experienced Regulatory Officer to join their team. Responsibilities: * SDS preparation and management – using bespoke excel system – for finished products and intermediates. * CLP (GHS) &Transport; Hazard Labels and Transport Labels * EU and UK REACH; including Calculations/volumes of substances and liaising with Only Representatives. * Restricted substance checks and status confirmation against regulation and customer substance lists. * Raw Material assessment – assignation of NPAUK internal codes/commodity codes/related activities. * IMDS calculations and data entry (Automotive Substances of Concern/End of Vehicle Life Regulations). * VOC calculations. * Keep up to date with national and international legislation, guidelines and customer practices. * Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in maintaining regulatory documentation, permits, and compliance records. * Auditing Skills: Experience conducting internal audits and preparing for external regulatory inspections Technical Knowledge: * OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards. * REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals). * GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals). * Environmental laws (e.g., EPA regulations). Requirements: * Experience in regulatory or compliance positions in industries like coatings, chemicals, or product manufacturing. * Degree: Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field. * Additional qualifications in regulatory affairs or compliance (e.g., certifications or diplomas) are advantageous. Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science Industries