Food Safety & Compliance Expert

Job Summary

We are seeking a Food Safety & Compliance Expert to join the Tetra Pak Food Packaging Safety & Interaction department, which is responsible for assessing the food safety and food contact compliance of Tetra Pak’s global packaging and processing equipment portfolio.

While the department is situated in Stuttgart, Germany, this position will be based in Shanghai, China, reflecting our commitment to strengthening our global capabilities and supporting our growing business needs in the region. You will become part of a dynamic, international team dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of food safety and regulatory compliance across our product portfolio.

What you will do

As Food Safety & Compliance Expert your key tasks and responsibilities are:

• Support innovation and development projects by conducting food safety assessments of packaging material solutions and evaluating compliance with food contact regulations in China, EU and US.
• Monitor existing and emerging food contact material regulations in China, and assess their potential impact on Tetra Pak's portfolio.
• Evaluate, approve, and certify the compliance of food contact materials and articles marketed by Tetra Pak, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage technical documentation supporting compliance evaluations, regulatory impact assessments, and related follow-up activities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal and external analytical monitoring programs for raw materials and Tetra Pak food contact packaging materials.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert and key point of contact for food contact compliance matters, providing guidance and support to both internal stakeholders and external partners.

We believe you have

• University degree and educational background in food chemistry, food packaging chemistry, food science, material science or related scientific discipline, doctorate degree (PhD) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, food contact materials, packaging, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of food contact regulations and compliance requirements in China.
• Knowledge of food contact regulations and in the European and Union, United States.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulatory and legal requirements, with a strong interest in regulatory frameworks and legal topics.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to balance regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in both Chinese and English.
• Proven experience providing regulatory guidance, conducting impact assessments, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in the use of regulatory compliance databases and digital tools.
• High level of integrity and accountability with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
• Drive to take ownership of responsibilities and lead initiatives through to successful completion while maintaining a structured, accurate, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to build strong and trusted relationships across functions, teams, and organizational levels due to excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to contribute effectively both as a team player and as an independent professional.