R&D Food Compliance Intern

Job Description

Join us as R&D Food Compliance Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting on 1st March 2027. This is a full-time internship. In this internship, you will support the European Regulatory Affairs team in developing a structured approach to managing non-regulated claims and their supporting evidence. Your work will help ensure that product and packaging communications comply with the principles of EU Regulation 1169/2011, particularly the requirement not to mislead consumers.

• You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days remotely.
• You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from March 2027 to August 2027.
• Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA).

Your key activities will be:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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's in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from the best Food Compliance professionals out there!

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

For this role as a R&D Food Compliance Intern, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Law, Quality, Food safety, Nutrition or Food Science.
• Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and proficient with Artificial intelligence tools. Fluent proficiency in speaking and written English.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from March 2027 to August 2027.
• Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

• Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
• Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

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