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Job Title: Personal Care Compliance & Formulation SpecialistLocation: Soulflower Office, Marol, MumbaiWork Type: Full-time, On-siteExperience: 3–5 years preferred in cosmetics, personal care, or FMCG formulation and compliance 1.     Product FormulationDevelop and optimize formulations for personal care and cosmetic products aligned with Soulflower’s clean and natural philosophySelect and evaluate raw materials, essential oils, and botanical extracts for efficacy and safetyMaintain documentation including formulation sheets, stability studies, trial logs, and safety assessmentsWork closely with R&D and procurement to ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness of formulationsConduct pilot and scale-up batches, coordinating with production teams2.     Regulatory Compliance (Domestic & International)Ensure all products comply with Indian (BIS, FSSAI, CDSCO) and international regulations (EU, GCC, US FDA as applicable)Prepare and maintain documentation for product registration, licensing, and ingredient approvalsReview packaging labels to ensure compliance with ingredient disclosures, claims, and warningsCoordinate with legal and quality control teams for audits and inspections3.     Claims Validation & Clinical TestingSupport in planning and reviewing efficacy studies, dermatological testing, and stability trialsCollaborate with third-party labs for clinical trials, safety assessments, and documentation of resultsValidate marketing claims based on scientific evidence, formulation data, and test resultsReview and organize Double Blind Placebo and other efficacy test results, maintaining detailed reports for internal review and external audits.Track and document clinical tests conducted in partnership with third-party organizations.4.     Ingredient & Safety Database MaintenanceMaintain up-to-date ingredient dossiers, MSDS, CoA, and safety certificatesTrack banned/restricted substances across regions and update internal systems accordinglyKeep informed on changes in cosmetic regulatory frameworks worldwide 5.      Packaging Safety & Labelling:Assist in verifying the compliance of product packaging with safety standards and labeling regulations in all relevant markets.Check that claims made on packaging are compliant with regulatory standards and supported by research or testing results.6.     Documentation & Reporting:Help prepare compliance reports and regulatory submissions.Ensure all required documentation is updated, organized, and easily accessible for audit and internal tracking purposes. RequirementsB.Pharm / M.Sc in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field3–5 years of hands-on experience in product formulation and compliance for beauty/personal care productsDeep knowledge of cosmetic regulations, safety testing, and clean beauty principlesProficient in Microsoft Office, formulation software, and regulatory toolsStrong documentation, coordination, and cross-functional communication skills