Job Description 1. Regulatory Knowledgeo Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and EU food import regulations, including requirements for composite products, animal-origin materials, and additives. 2. Product Compliance Review o Review ingredient lists and formulations of new products to ensure they comply with target market import regulations. o Provide a clear list of import conditions and documentation required for each country. 3. Supplier and Product Qualification o Verify supplier certifications (e.g. HACCP, ISO, FSSC22000, BRCGS) and product-related documents. o Compile and maintain product specifications (spec sheets) and compliance files. 4. Packaging and Labelling Compliance o Review and validate packaging artwork to ensure conformity with UK/EU labelling requirements, including language, nutrition table, allergens, origin marking, and additives declaration. 5. Import Clearance and Documentation o Confirm correct HS Codes, tariff rates, and veterinary/plant inspection requirements. 6. Regulatory Risk Management o Build and maintain an import access database by category and country. o Monitor regulatory updates (e.g. FSA, RASFF alerts) and provide early risk warnings. 7. Document Control and Traceability o Manage all supplier, product, and regulatory files to ensure traceability and version control for audits. 8. Cross-Department Collaboration o Work closely with RandD, QA, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams during product development and approval stages. o Provide gu