Stage Regulatory Affairs - Toys and Gadget

We are the second largest producers of sweets and chewing gum in the world and leaders in the Italian market. Our brands such as Vigorsol, Daygum Vivident, Big Babol, Brooklyn, Golia, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Mentos, Goleador are in the hearts, homes and pockets of millions of consumers of every generation. We at Perfetti Van Melle put a lot of passion, competence and spirit of innovation into making them increasingly current, attractive and responsive to the needs of our consumers.

Our purpose “Innovative Treats. Better Future” puts innovation at the center of our strategy in everything we do, with a great sense of responsibility to guarantee a better future for our people, our consumers and our planet.

For our international Regulatory Affairs team , we are looking for a new intern who will give support to the compliance assessment and management of toys and promotional items including other food-contact materials across European markets, including:

• Evaluation of applicable regulatory requirements, including laboratory testing;
• Provide advice on project feasibility and risk assessment;
• Review of the technical documentation, declarations of conformity, certificates, and laboratory test reports;
• Compliance verification of labeling and consumer information;
• Preparation of technical specifications and regulatory requirements for supply agreements;
• Monitor and research European legislation and standards relevant for toys and other non-food items;
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Trade Marketing, Packaging, Quality, Procurement, Legal and Regulatory Affairs;
• Communication and coordination with national and international suppliers, testing laboratories and external consultants.

Who you are?

• Degree in scientific or engineering disciplines, or in related technical fields (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Material Science/Engineering, etc.)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English;
• Knowledge of a second foreign language highly appreciated;
• Strong passion for product safety;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability, critical thinking, team-working oriented and problem-solving approach.

Here in Perfetti Van Melle there is a culture of respect and valorization of diversity. Therefore, applications, recruiting processes and development paths in the company are opportunities open to all people without any type of discrimination.