Regulatory Affairs Consultant - International Markets
Kencko Foods
🌱 Our Mission
We make it easy for everyone to build healthy habits and eat more fruit and vegetables by creating innovative products that are highly nutritious, sustainable and delicious. If you’re passionate about health, sustainability, and want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, this is the place for you!
🚀 How We Do It
We’re on a mission to transform how people consume fruits and vegetables, making them convenient, accessible, and enjoyable. As we expand internationally, ensuring regulatory compliance across markets is key to delivering safe, high-quality products worldwide.
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💼 Job Overview
We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Consultant to support our international expansion and ensure compliance of our products across multiple markets.
This role will work closely with cross-functional teams such as Product Innovation, QA and Marketing, providing regulatory guidance and ensuring that all products, ingredients, and packaging meet applicable legal requirements.
This is an ideal role for someone experienced in global food regulations who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment.
📩 This role will work closely with the Product Innovation, QA, and Marketing teams.
🧾 What You’ll Do
Ensure regulatory compliance of food products, ingredients, and packaging across international markets
Support operations in the US and Portugal, as well as new market entries
Review and validate product labeling, nutritional information, and claims
Advise internal teams (R&D, Marketing) on regulatory requirements and risks
Support export processes and international product registration
Monitor regulatory changes and provide strategic guidance
Contribute to regulatory strategies for market expansion
Ensure compliance with food safety and international legislation standards
🧠 What We’re Looking For
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology,, Nutrition, Microbiology, Food Safety, Regulatory Affair, Biotechnology, or similar
Proven experience in regulatory affairs within the food industry (international exposure preferred)
Strong knowledge of food labeling, claims, and global food regulations
Knowledge of FDA (US), EFSA (EU), UK FSA, Codex Alimentarius, and Novel foods.
Experience supporting international expansion and Import/export compliance
Fluency in Portuguese and English (mandatory)
Ability to work independently in a remote, consulting-based setup
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
Proactive and collaborative approach
⭐ Nice to Have
Experience with plant-based products, supplements, or functional ingredients
Experience working on multi-country regulatory projects
Previous experience in startups or fast-growing international companies
Knowledge of other languages, French, Spanish, Dutch, German
🎁 What We Offer
Remote, flexible consulting model
Opportunity to work with an innovative, mission-driven company
Exposure to international markets and regulatory challenges
Dynamic and collaborative team environment
The chance to make a real impact in the future of nutrition 🌍🍓
💬 How to Apply
Ready to join a team that’s making health easy, fun, and planet-friendly? 🌍🍓
Send us your application in English and let’s build something great together! 🚀