Food Regulatory Assistant Supervisor

Job description:

Main Purpose

• Responsible for monitoring latest proceedings in Food Ingredients and Labeling Requirements and in dealing with FDA concerning Certificate of Product Registration and Compliance to Regulatory Requirements

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday (8AM-5:30PM)
Working Setup: Work Onsite

Reason for Hiring: Replacement

Job Description

• Monitors recent applicable regulations on food ingredients, labeling requirements, food and packaging laws and regulations.
• Updates concerned departments on the development and proceedings of upcoming & newly implemented food laws and regulations and FDA procedures for product registrations.
• Activates implementation of latest regulatory requirements. Files & registers copies of Administrative Orders (AO) Implementing rules & Regulations (IRR) and Laws (RA) related to food, ingredients packaging materials and labeling requirements.
• Drafts application details via E-registration and reviews applicable documents to submit for initial, renewal, amendments of products manufactured by GBPI, Toll manufactured for GBPI, and imported products by GBPI.
• Handles all transactions with FDA concerning E-registration and, inquiries, clarifications, follow ups of pending applications, compliances and deficiencies.
• Prepare letters to FDA to answer compliances and other concerns.
• Prepares, reviews and updates product registration status.
• Checks labeling information on packaging and artworks being routed if complete and compliant to FDA labeling guidelines.
• Assist Marketing Department in the application of promotional permits; Works with the Business Development team for the application of License to Operate for marketing and distribution of imported products.
• Prepares status report of competitors' products, CPR, and LTO.
• Attends Phil. Food Chamber membership and committee meetings and FDA regulatory seminars and trainings. Reports updates and concerns.
• Perform all the other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Food Technology, BS Chemistry, BS Nutrition or any other related course
• With at least 4 years of experience in food regulatory; solid experience in dealing with FDA Regulatory Sector
• Highly familiar with Food Safety, GMP, ISO 9001 and HALAL Standard Awareness and Understanding
• With advanced working knowledge in Food Laws, Regulations and Registration Guidelines
• Proficient in computer office software tools
• Can work with minimum supervision
• Highly organized and can handle pressure at all times
• Amenable to work onsite in Laguna International Industrial Park, Mamplasan, Binan, Laguna