Regulatory Compliance Specialist

We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team of food regulatory professionals, to provide expertise in regulatory compliance, religious dietary laws and food labeling. This position will play a critical role in assessing compliance of food ingredients, food product formulations and finished food products, manufactured and distributed within United States, Canada and one of our global selling markets (e.g., APAC, EMEA or LATAM).

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs country permissibility assessments on food ingredients, food product formulations and labeling of finished food products, in one of the global selling markets (e.g., APAC, EMEA or LATAM), to support international business initiatives.
• Executes the appropriate regulatory compliance services, in response to customers requests and enquiries. This may cover allergens, biotechnology, claims, export certificates, food ingredients, food product formulations, finished food products, foreign food facility registrations, food laws and regulations, religious programs (Kosher and Halal) and other regulatory services.
• Reviews labels and packaging artwork designs, at each stage in the food product development and commercialization processes and provide guidance to ensure labeling compliance under CFIA, FDA, USDA and other global Food Regulatory Agencies.
• Works cross-functionally and collaboratively on projects covering existing and new food product development, commercial launches, new and existing food laws and regulations. The projects may include new and existing food ingredients, food and color additives, nutrition, claims and food labeling.
• Facilitates regulatory training programs, performs peer review assessments and writes Standard Operating Procedures, One Point Lessons, guides and other written instructions, to facilitate knowledge transfer and enhance regulatory capability and capacity.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Food Nutrition, International Food law, or related field required.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience within the food industry, in regulatory compliance, or in a regulatory affairs capacity required.
• Demonstrative past performances of successful implementation and execution of food labeling programs and religious food manufacturing certifications required.
• Equivalent food industry experience with progressive career advancement opportunities within the food regulatory field preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative and team-based environment preferred.
• International Food Law, Regulatory Compliance or Food Law certification preferred.

Knowledge and Skills :

• In-depth knowledge in the relevant food laws and regulations governing CFIA, FDA and USDA jurisdictions.
• A working knowledge of food laws and regulations in APAC, EMEA and LATAM geographical regions.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, FoodChain ID Regulatory Library, FoodChain ID Regulatory Assessment and Genesis R&D Food Formulation & Labeling Software.
• Knowledgeable in hazard analysis, risk assessments, food safety concepts and food labeling verification program.
• Demonstrative understanding of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Final Rules, Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Codex Alimentarius, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) labeling statutes and regulations and other applicable regulations governing food manufacturing.
• Highly motivated, collaborative, self-directed and self-starter team player.
• Excellent organizational, communications (both verbal and written), interpersonal and team interaction skills.
• Apt at interpreting and communicating food laws and regulations and developing strategies to ensure global compliance.

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