Product Compliance Regulatory Specialist

Product Compliance Regulatory Specialist

SUMMARY

The Product Compliance Regulatory Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all chemical products meet applicable regulatory, environmental, and safety standards across global markets. This position supports cross-functional teams by providing expert guidance on product hazard communication, product labeling, while proactively managing compliance risks and facilitating market access.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Author and maintain SDSs and product labels in compliance with GHS and North American hazard communication regulations (E.g., OSHA, WHMIS, NOM, etc.).
• Conduct regulatory reviews for new product development, reformulations, and packaging updates.
• Monitor evolving regulations in key markets (e.g., North America, EU, LATAM) and assess impact on product portfolios.
• Collaborate with Legal, Marketing, Product Technology and Supply Chain and other cross-functional areas to ensure regulatory alignment across product lifecycles.
• Support internal and external audits, customer inquiries, and certification processes.
• Assist in developing phased compliance strategies for complex regulatory environments and emerging markets.

• Maintain regulatory databases and ensure timely updates to compliance documentation systems.
• Identifies and contributes to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment with matters of significance.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.

• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location during normal business hours.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

• Assist with banned/restricted substance regulations, dangerous goods transportation and product exposure/risk assessment documentation.
• Participate in industry working groups and regulatory committees.
• Support internal training programs on chemical safety and product compliance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of chemical regulatory frameworks and consumer goods safety standards.
• Use SDS authoring platforms and labeling software (e.g., WERCS, ExESS) proficiently.
• Interpret complex regulatory language and technical data.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate technical competencies in manufacturing principles, toxicology, environmental health, SDS and label authoring, exposure and life-cycle assessment.
• Demonstrate business acumen and an understanding of alignment of business goals.

• Demonstrate professional competence as an individual contributor, facilitator and team member to find innovative solutions to solve problems using good judgement.
• Operate a computer – PC proficiency; ability to use specialized chemical inventory management software.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers.

• Interpret technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in a