EU Chemicals Specialist-Regulatory Affairs

Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Officer – EU Chemicals

Location: Remote

Company: GCRS

Employment Type: Full-Time

About GCRS Group

GCRS Group is an international regulatory consultancy supporting brands in cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and regulated consumer products across global markets. We work with scaling brands, manufacturers and multi-market portfolios to ensure compliance, market entry readiness and long-term regulatory strategy.

GCRS is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs Officer for EU Chemicals to support global clients in navigating complex European regulatory frameworks. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with EU REACH, CLP, and GHS regulations, supporting product safety, market access, and regulatory risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in chemical compliance, SDS authoring, PCN submissions, and regulatory project coordination, along with experience working in multinational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Strategy

• Ensure compliance with EU REACH Regulation, CLP Regulation, and GHS standards
• Manage pre-registration, registration, and notification processes for chemical substances
• Conduct chemical safety assessments and risk evaluations
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess impact on client portfolios

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) & Documentation

• Author, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) in compliance with EU regulations
• Ensure alignment of SDS with hazard classification, exposure scenarios, and labeling requirements
• Maintain high compliance KPIs across product portfolios

PCN & Product Notifications

• Manage Poison Centre Notifications (PCN) submissions via ECHA portal
• Coordinate product notifications and regulatory filings across EU jurisdictions
• Support EU Ecolabel dossier preparation and submission (if applicable)

Product Compliance & Labeling

• Review and approve product labels in line with CLP requirements
• Ensure consistency between SDS, labels, and technical documentation
• Support artwork compliance and packaging requirements

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with R&D, Toxicology, QA, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
• Act as a key regulatory interface for global clients and internal stakeholders
• Support supplier compliance and raw material documentation review

Systems & Data Management

• Utilize tools such as IUCLID, Chesar, SAP EHS, and Chemdox for regulatory data handling
• Maintain accurate regulatory records and documentation systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in EU chemical regulatory affairs
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• REACH and CLP compliance
• SDS authoring and management
• PCN submissions
• Chemical risk assessment

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of EU REACH, CLP, and GHS frameworks
• Strong expertise in SDS/MSDS preparation and product labeling compliance
• Experience in regulatory submissions and notifications
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple regulatory projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EU Ecolabel or sustainability frameworks
• Exposure to pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing industries
• Familiarity with international regulatory environments

Why Join GCRS

• Opportunity to work with global clients across industries
• Exposure to complex and high-impact regulatory projects
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Fully remote role with flexibility