Summer Regulatory & Compliance Intern

Summer Regulatory & Compliance Intern

Location: Brooklyn / New York City

Type: Part‑Time / Summer Internship (June 1st - August 1st, flexible dates)

Company: Confiance Cosmetic Group

About Confiance Cosmetic Group

Confiance Cosmetic Group is a boutique consultancy trusted by beauty brands around the world for our deep regulatory expertise and thoughtful, partnership‑driven approach. We help companies navigate the complex landscape of global cosmetic regulations with clarity and confidence — from early product development and ingredient strategy to label design, safety substantiation, and market‑specific compliance. From new product development and label design to compliance audits and beyond, we support our clients through the entire product lifecycle. 

As a small, highly specialized team, we pride ourselves on delivering attentive, relationship‑focused, brand-tailored support. Through our exclusive partnerships across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan, we ensure our clients have a reliable regulatory foundation wherever their products are sold.

Position Summary

Confiance Cosmetic Group is seeking a Summer Intern to join our team and support a variety of regulatory and compliance initiatives across our client portfolio. This role is an opportunity to learn directly from seasoned industry professionals while contributing meaningful work that supports real‑world product launches.

As an intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience with global cosmetic regulations, assist with product documentation and registrations, participate in compliance reviews, and conduct targeted regulatory research. You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative, small‑team environment where curiosity is encouraged, questions are valued, and your contributions genuinely matter. This internship offers a unique window into how beauty products move from concept to compliant global launch — all within a supportive, small‑team setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and organizing regulatory documentation for U.S. and international markets
• Support product registration activities, including data entry in third-party compliance software, dossier preparation, and information verification data
• Help maintain internal databases, trackers, and client documentation
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to process improvements
• Key Responsibilities Continued
• Conduct research on global cosmetic regulations, ingredient restrictions, and labeling requirements
• Monitor, summarize, and share updates on new or amended international regulations
• Communicate regulatory team needs cross-functionally and track the status of requests
• Provide general administrative and project support to the regulatory team

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a science‑based or related field of study (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Law, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Business)
• Rising junior or senior at the start of the internship
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs
• Able to work on‑site three days per week (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to review information, identify key points, and summarize findings
• Genuine interest in the beauty, personal care, or consumer products industries
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Self‑motivated, curious, and comfortable working independently in a small‑team environment

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience with U.S. and international cosmetic regulations
• Exposure to real‑world compliance challenges faced by beauty brands
• Insight into the product development and global launch process
• Mentorship from experienced regulatory professionals
• Specialized skillset for the foundation of regulatory and compliance work

Duration & Compensation

• Summer 2026 (flexible start and end dates)
• Part‑time hours (approximately 20 hours per week)
• $18 - $25 per hour depending upon experience

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to cassidy@confiancecosmetic.com with the subject line: Summer Regulatory Intern Application – [Your Name].