Regulatory Affairs Associate

Regulatory Affairs Associate

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

Are you passionate about regulatory compliance and food industry regulations? We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate to join a growing team supporting regulatory and quality initiatives across North America. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance for products in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and communicate new and emerging regulatory requirements that may impact products and business operations.
• Research and interpret regulations from agencies including FDA, USDA, and international regulatory bodies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product compliance, ingredient status, allergens, labeling, nutritional information, claims, GMO status, organic certifications, and related topics.
• Develop, maintain, and update regulatory documentation and compliance statements.
• Review and approve product specifications, labels, and safety documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regulatory assessments for new ingredients, products, and product launches.
• Support supplier qualification and approval processes.
• Partner with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, Supply Chain, and other internal teams on regulatory matters.
• Provide training and guidance on regulatory requirements and industry updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2+ years of regulatory affairs or compliance experience within the food, beverage, ingredient, or related industry.
• Experience with ingredient compliance, labeling regulations, product claims, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong knowledge of FDA food regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Canadian and/or Mexican food regulations.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience supporting food ingredient or specialty ingredient products.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across departments.
• A passion for staying current on regulatory changes and industry trends. xhqgsiq
• A commitment to quality, food safety, and regulatory excellence.