Regulatory Affairs Specialist Germany (m/f/d)

With over 3,600 colleagues worldwide, GBfoods is dedicated to creating quality food that brings a unique blend of local tradition and modern convenience to everyday meals. In Germany, our iconic brands, including Heisse Tasse and Erasco, have become trusted names, backed by a century-long legacy. To support our Regulatory team in Lübeck, we are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist Germany (m/f/d) as a parental leave replacement. This role can be based in our offices in Lübeck, Germany, or Barcelona, Spain.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure Compliance: Guarantee food law conformity of our products, including packaging, labelling, and advertising materials, in line with EU and national regulations.
• Review Marketing Materials: Assess company advertising and materials to identify potential legal risks.
• Local Regulatory Contact: Act as the primary contact for food law and product-specific inquiries within Germany.
• Product Release Support: Facilitate the product release process in our product data management system.
• Specification Management: Create, manage, and maintain product specifications and declarations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with quality management, product development, marketing, and other departments both locally and within Europe.
• Policy Development: Assist in the creation of company policies and guidelines, based on regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• European Regulatory Team: Collaborate closely with international colleagues, providing support on cross-border food law issues and representing the German perspective.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track and respond to changes in European directives and national laws affecting our products.
• Guidance and Training: Provide regulatory instructions and training to other departments on labeling, product composition, and compliance matters.
• Industry Liaison: Serve as the main contact for German food associations, including Kulinaria Deutschland, and work closely with the German managing director and the Corporate Regulatory Manager on these engagements.
• Compliance Audits: Support responses to official inquiries, prepare statements, and assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with EU and local laws.