Regulatory Compliance Executive

Role Overview

The FSSAI Regulatory Compliance Executive will assist the Regulatory Affairs team in ensuring that food products meet FSSAI standards and food safety regulations. This position provides fresh graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience in food safety, labeling compliance, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance through active involvement in product documentation, label audits, regulatory records, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct product reviews for adherence to FSSAI compliance guidelines.
• Maintain and update FSSAI licenses, registrations, and associated documentation.
• Track updates and amendments in food regulations and ensure organizational alignment.
• Prepare compliance reports and manage regulatory databases efficiently.
• Evaluate product labels, packaging designs, and claims ensuring they satisfy mandatory requirements including ingredient lists, nutritional data, and allergen information.
• Maintain thorough documentation of product specifications and regulatory records.
• Organize regulatory files, certificates, and product data according to company standards.
• Support submission preparation for regulatory filings and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Marketing teams for information gathering and support during new product regulatory reviews.
• Participate actively in compliance meetings and discussions.
• Assist in compliance audits, gap analyses, and support during regulatory inspections.
• Identify potential non-compliance issues and report them promptly.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Educational background: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related subjects.
• Basic knowledge of food safety principles and food regulations, with preference for familiarity with FSSAI guidelines.
• Experience or academic exposure to food manufacturing, quality systems, or relevant documentation is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attentiveness to detail combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiasm to learn and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Experience

Academic projects or internships emphasizing food safety, quality control, regulatory affairs, or food manufacturing processes are desirable. Familiarity with Indian food regulatory standards enhances candidate suitability.

Learning and Career Prospects

The apprenticeship offers hands-on exposure to:

• FSSAI rules and compliance criteria.
• Food labeling and claim evaluation.
• Product registration and licensing protocols.
• Management of regulatory documentation and records.
• Food safety and quality management systems.
• Collaborative work across various functional teams in the food sector.
• Potential career paths within regulatory affairs, food safety compliance, quality assurance, product compliance, and labeling management.

This role serves as an excellent platform for recent graduates seeking industry experience and a foundation for building a career in food regulatory compliance.