Product Stewardship Specialist
About the job
- At least 5 years of product stewardship, chemical regulatory affairs, or regulatory compliance experience in the chemical manufacturing industry.
- A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of the Toxic Substances Control Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard, and Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
- Experience with safety data sheets, labeling, and chemical regulatory submissions.
- Ability to address complex regulatory questions, communicate clearly, and collaborate across the business.
- Own United States chemical regulatory compliance, including the Toxic Substances Control Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard, Environmental Protection Agency requirements, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, and state regulations.
- Manage Toxic Substances Control Act activities, including premanufacture notifications, significant new use rules, inventory assessments, exemptions, and regulatory reporting.
- Conduct regulatory screenings for new and existing products and substances.
- Develop and maintain safety data sheets and product labels in compliance with applicable requirements.
- Manage product registrations, notifications, certifications, and regulatory submissions.
- Provide regulatory guidance to help the business understand the implications of requirements for products and customers.
- Experience with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, state chemical regulations, European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, or Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulations.
About the company
Verdant Specialty Solutions provides specialty chemical solutions for a sustainable future, serving consumer brands and industrial companies. It offers a portfolio of chemical ingredients and concentrates—Mackamine® Amine Oxides, Mackamide® and Mackine® Amides, Mackester® Glycol Esters, and Mackadet® Performance Concentrates—that customers use to formulate products in cleaning, personal care, or industrial applications. The company’s core model combines a small-business spirit with large-company standards, emphasizing safety, compliance, supply reliability, and application expertise. Verdant runs a Learning Lab to share insights and help customers optimize formulations. Their goal is to earn profit by delivering high-quality solutions that are good for both customers’ businesses and the environment, aligning profitability with sustainability.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$250M
Headquarters
University Park, Illinois
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bob Peacock became CEO on August 1, 2026, signaling a fresh operating reset.
- LBB Specialties’ 2023 partnership broadens North American distribution into home and personal care.
- Mackam Powder Series launched alongside Liberty’s ISO 9001 certification, improving premium positioning.
What critics are saying
- Integration of Elmendorf and Samyang can distract management through 2026 and break customer service.
- Verdant still depends on amphoteric surfactants; a Solvay-style buyer loss would crush margins.
- Any failed sustainability claims or plant compliance lapse could trigger customer exits and regulator scrutiny.
What makes Verdant Specialty Solutions unique
- Genthin, Germany gained ISCC PLUS certification in 2025 for bio-based surfactants.
- Verdant closed Lubrizol’s Elmendorf Texas assets on December 31, 2025, adding R&D capacity.
- Samyang’s 2023 acquisition gives Verdant deeper capital and Asian manufacturing backing.
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16%Robert Peacock appointed Chief Executive Officer of Verdant Specialty Solutions. August 5, 2026 - Verdant Specialty Solutions is pleased to announce that Bob Peacock has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026.
Samyang Holdings announced on Dec. 18 that it has acquired a controlling stake in Verdant Specialty Solutions, a global specialty chemical materials company.
Samyang Holdings is the holding company of Samyang Group, a Korean heritage global conglomerate that was founded in 1924.
In a significant move that showcases the power of strategic partnerships in the business world, OpenGate Capital announced its exit from Verdant Specialty Solutions through a sale to Samyang Specialty Solutions.
Samyang Holdings acquires Verdant Specialty Solutions.