Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Food Ingredients

About the role

IFF is looking for a Specialist, Regulatory Affairs to join its EMEA Regulatory Affairs team in Brabrand. The role helps bring innovative food ingredient solutions to market by ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting commercialization across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It sits in a team of eight regulatory professionals and involves working with colleagues, customers, industry associations and regulatory authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage regulatory compliance activities within assigned product portfolios and support regional regulatory strategies.
• Give regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders and customers on ingredient approvals, labelling, claims and market access requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory dossiers and interact with regulatory authorities, including EFSA and the European Commission.
• Ensure compliance with food legislation and maintain product authorizations across the EMEA region.
• Monitor regulatory developments and turn complex legislation into practical business guidance.
• Assess regulatory risks and identify opportunities for business growth and innovation.
• Partner with commercial, technical, quality and marketing teams on product launches and customer projects.

Required profile

• MSc in chemistry, food chemistry, biochemistry or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in regulatory affairs, preferably in a multinational food ingredients company.
• Solid understanding of EU food legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience submitting dossiers to EFSA and interacting with regulatory authorities.
• Excellent English communication skills.

What we offer

• A collaborative team of eight regulatory professionals.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of food ingredients and international regulatory challenges.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

The Food Ingredients business unit is expected to be sold to CVC Capital Partners in the first half of 2027; candidates acknowledge that the position is part of that unit and will transfer to CVC at closing.