Regulatory Affairs Analyst

Job Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Family: Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities:

• Function independently as a decision-maker on labeling regulatory issues and ensure that deadlines are met.
• Have a strong authority network. Maintain contacts and cooperate with industry associations and key government agencies such as SENASICA, COFEPRIS, etc. to ensure compliance with audit and certification requirements.
• Review and approve all new and revised artwork for technical and grammatical accuracy to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. Perform a risk assessment evaluation on product and labeling compliance once hired and implement changes as needed.
• Communicate with customers and the internal partners to ensure that all label changes are accurately incorporated in final artwork.
• Review acceptability and regulatory status of new and revised product development formulas to ensure market compliance.
• Develop accurate nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements utilizing PLM software.
• Stay abreast of local and international regulations by understanding the existing and emerging regulations related to formulations and packaging.
• Communicate non-compliances to the leadership and suggest corrective actions.
• Provide the company with export regulatory direction for both internal and external customers including researching and analyzing information to develop and implement effective compliance policies and procedures. Serve as a channel for resolution on compliance issues
• Research and analyze government rules and regulations and related to supporting documentation and ensure company compliance. Responsible for ensuring company has the most up-to-date documentation to support country requirements.
• Coordinate supporting materials to assist on annual Certifications and claims from customers or authorities
• Complete all plant and product registrations based on country requirements.
• Prepare and maintain manuals that outline the requirements for Company compliance to those who directly engage in import and export activities.
• Changed to critical for selection and include the need to bring authority network
• Included this part to perform a risk assessment on labeling and product compliance
• Changed to critical for selection

Key Ingredients:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field
• 3-5 experience in labeling, food regulatory affairs, or export compliance required, food industry experience preferred.
• Spanish and English fluency required
• Experience working in the international segment and understanding of country laws, requirements, and application in product exports
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, & PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Optiva PLM or similar system
• Ability to accurately read and interpret regulations (local, state, federal, international)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility with changing priorities
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills of complex situations
• Strong sense of urgency