Packaging Regulatory Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Packaging Regulatory Specialist who will take ownership of regulatory compliance across our packaging portfolio in Europe. This is a standalone, high-impact role, working closely with Global Packaging, R&D, and Sustainability teams.

You will play a key role in interpreting complex regulations and translating them into practical business actions, ensuring our products remain compliant, competitive, and ready for market.

Your responsibilities

• Own and track European packaging regulations (e.g. PPWR, EPR, packaging taxes, environmental claims)

• Act as the go-to expert for packaging compliance across the business

• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into clear internal guidance

• Support new product development and innovation projects from a regulatory perspective

• Perform risk assessments and compliance evaluations across the product lifecycle

• Represent the company in external bodies (e.g. industry associations, EU-level discussions)

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Packaging, Sustainability, and Finance

• Support ecolabeling processes (e.g. EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan, C2C)

What we’re looking for

• Experience in packaging regulations / regulatory affairs / compliance

• Strong knowledge of PPWR, EPR, packaging legislation (EU level + country specifics is a plus)

• Ability to translate regulations into business impact (this is key)

• Comfortable working independently in a standalone expert role

• Strong communication skills – able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Fluent in English

Why this role?

• Direct impact on business decisions, innovation, and cost optimization

• Exposure to EU-level regulatory discussions and industry forums

• High visibility role working with senior stakeholders

• Opportunity to shape how the company approaches packaging compliance & sustainability

Additional information

• Hybrid model (3 days/week on site in Breukelen)

• Travel: ~10% (mainly within Europe – e.g. Brussels, Amsterdam, Germany)

• Reporting to: Global Packaging Manager

Interested in shaping packaging compliance at European level?

Let’s connect and explore if this could be the right next step for you.