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Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Lynn Chiam

Principal Subject Matter Expert

Cork, Ireland

Global regulatory compliance with expertise in food contact materials, transport of dangerous goods, chemicals in products and packaging.

What truly drives me in product compliance is the complexity of global standards. My expertise in food contact materials, chemicals in products, transport of dangerous goods, and packaging means I transform intricate global safety requirements into a clear, reliable path for our customers, ensuring their products and goods that may come into contact with food are safe to use, free from hazardous substances, safe to ship, and legally sound across every market.

Lynn’s Biography

Lynn is a dedicated Regulatory Compliance Specialist on the Global Regulatory Compliance team at Adherent. She specializes in monitoring and analyzing regulatory developments across key Asian markets – specifically China and Malaysia – and translating these complex regulations into actionable strategies for clients.

As a subject matter expert, Lynn supports clients with questions on critical topics, including food contact materials, chemicals in products, packaging, and the transport of dangerous goods.

Lynn brings a strong legal foundation to her compliance work, having been admitted to the Bar of Ireland as a graduate of The Honorable Society of King’s Inns, and holding an undergraduate law degree from Letterkenny Institute of Technology.

Prior to joining Adherent, Lynn worked at law firms, where she conducted in-depth legal research and drafted legal memoranda in civil law matters, providing a strong analytical framework essential for effective regulatory compliance.

Lynn is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Malay (Bahasa).

Areas of Expertise

  • Food Contact Materials
  • Chemicals in Products
  • Packaging
  • Transport of Dangerous Goods

More About Me

Passions & Perspectives

My passion lies in translating complex regulatory requirements into clear strategic guidance, demonstrating how compliance is integral to product safety and global market success.

Credentials & Certifications

  • Degree of Barrister-at-Law 2022
  • Honours Bachelor of Law (LLB) 2021
  • FSAI Certification, Introduction to Food Contact Materials 2024

Experience Highlights

    • Author of several regulatory updates, blogs, and whitepapers spanning various topics and regulatory areas
    • Co-presenter of a webinar on Asia’s ESG & Sustainability Landscape: Compliance Essentials for 2025
    • Contributor to multiple client-specific regulatory projects, delivering tailored analyses on food contact materials, chemicals in products, and transport of dangerous goods