R&D Food Compliance Intern
AI
JDE Peet's is seeking an R&D Food Compliance Intern at its international headquarters in Utrecht, starting 1st March 2027. The intern will support the European Regulatory Affairs team in developing a structured approach to managing non-regulated claims and their supporting evidence, ensuring compliance with EU Regulation 1169/2011. The role requires an MSc student in Food Law, Quality, Food Safety, Nutrition or Food Science with strong MS Office and AI tool skills, fluent English, and a minimum 5-month commitment.
What you'll do
- Gather and organise data: collaborate with regulatory specialists and other stakeholders to identify the product and packaging claims currently used across our portfolio, together with their supporting substantiation. Consolidate this information into a structured repository that enables claims to be reused efficiently, including any conditions or limitations for their use.
- Develop a claims governance framework: help design a consistent process for the review, assessment and approval of non-regulated claims. Create practical guidance and supporting documentation to ensure a harmonised approach across teams.
- Support day-to-day regulatory activities: assist the team with product compliance assessments, ingredient declaration reviews, and packaging and labelling evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
What you need
Must-have
MS OfficeArtificial Intelligence toolsEnglish
Soft skills
Structured approachDrivenEnergeticCommunicationPeople skillsTeamworkIndependent work
InternshipFood ComplianceRegulatory AffairsR&DConsumer GoodsUtrechtEU Regulation 1169/2011Food LawMScOn-site