Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Home & Outdoor at Helen of Troy in Marlborough, MA

Job description

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO , Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! Position: Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Home & Outdoor Department: Regulatory for OXO, PUR, Osprey, & Hydro Flask Work Location: Marlborough, MA Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations. What you will be doing: The Manager, Regulatory Affairs Home & Outdoor leads day-to-day food contact compliance, product safety, and claims review for OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, and PUR. The portfolio spans kitchen tools and food storage, insulated drinkware, backpacks and hydration systems, and water filtration products. As the primary regulatory partner to these brands, you will translate U.S. and international requirements into clear, practical guidance from concept through launch and in-market support. You will work closely with Product Development, Quality, Legal, Packaging, and Marketing, and help build scalable compliance processes across the portfolio. This position reports to the Director, Regulatory and Safety Home & Outdoor and Liquids Food Contact Compliance : Assess materials, components, and formulations against FDA food contact requirements (21 CFR 174–190, Food Contact Notifications, GRAS, and prior sanctions) and key international frameworks such as EU 1935/2004 and 10/2011. Partner Product Development and Compliance to obtain and evaluate material compositional data and declarations of compliance. Chemical and State Regulations : Manage compliance with state chemical laws affecting food contact and consumer products, including Proposition 65, PFAS restrictions, and cookware and packaging chemical disclosure requirements. Product Safety : Ensure products meet applicable CPSC requirements under the CPSA, CPSIA, and FHSA, including children’s product requirements, certificates of compliance, and third-party testing. Support incident evaluation, Section 15(b) reporting assessments, corrective actions, and recalls. Water Filtration : Support PUR compliance with NSF/ANSI standards (42, 53, 401), state water treatment device requirements, and EPA requirements, where applicable Claims Review : Review and approve product claims, labeling, packaging, instructions for use, and marketing materials. This includes material and chemical claims (“BPA-free,” “PFAS-free”), performance and certification claims, and environmental claims under the FTC Green Guides. Regulatory Intelligence : Monitor emerging U.S. and international regulations, especially fast-moving state chemical and PFAS laws. Assess business impact and communicate clear recommendations to brand teams and leadership. Programs and Documentation : Maintain compliance records, test reports, and supplier documentation. Help develop scalable procedures, testing protocols, and supplier compliance programs. Support regulatory submissions, certifications, testing programs, product investigations, corrective actions, and recalls as