Regulatory Affairs Junior Executive

Unigrà APAC; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unigrà APAC in Malaysia seeks a Regulatory Affairs Executive to lead regulatory processes for materials, claims, labeling and product declarations. You will develop and maintain regulatory databases, generate technical data sheets, ensure SAP code creation and label approvals, and monitor changes in food regulations across APAC and other markets.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Technology or Food Science, with 2+ years in regulatory affairs/QA, strong English, and proficient in

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge across food regulations and labeling.
• Experience with product declarations, claims and ingredient listings.
• Strong communication and teamwork with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret regulations and assess impact on activities.
• Proficient in preparing technical data sheets and labeling documents.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems for product coding.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory activities for materials, labeling and product claims.
• Maintain regulatory databases and ensure accuracy of declarations.
• Coordinate with Marketing/Sales and R&D for technical data sheets.
• Monitor APAC and other markets for regulatory changes and implications.
• Advise commercial teams on regulatory strategy and potential concerns.
• Ensure compliance with current and upcoming food regulations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Quality assurance

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Food Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Unigrà is an Italian agro-food group founded in 1972. Through its various brands, the company offers high-end raw materials, semi-processed and finished products across all channels, the main categories being Chocolate and Chocolate Compounds, UHT Vegetable Creams and Margarine.

Description of position

• Build and maintain regulatory/ legislation database including product declaration, claims, ingredient listing, nutritional and labeling etc.
• Lead personalized codes creation in SAP, Nutritional PI% statement, TDS and label approval
• Work closely with Marketing/Sales and R&D in generating technical data sheets by providing product technical information e.g. ingredient listings, nutrition labels that comply with labeling regulations
• Familiar with material compliance to food regulation for product development in APAC countries and other key international markets
• Identify and interpret relevant regulatory guidelines. Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on company activities
• Responsible to understand regulatory policies and ensure compliance.
• Monitor and provide update on new & changes in food & labeling regulations of sales markets
• Advises commercial team, regarding the development and implementation of regulatory strategy, potential areas of regulatory concern and new governmental regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Affairs executive in responsibility to lead all the products regulatory related process involves materials, technical data sheets, products claims, labeling etc.

Professional Relationship

Oriented to connect several departments with his/her know how and communicate with the teams for the regulatory compliances.

Education requirement

Degree in Food Technology / Food Science is a plus

Work / year experience requirement

>2 years in food company as Regulatory Affairs and/or Quality Assurance personnel

Language Knowledge

Good knowledge of oral and written English

PC Knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Advanced regional knowledge in food industry and regulatory requirements

Personal skills

• Strong sense of responsibility/accountability and team work spirit
• Strong communication skill and good business acumen
• Independent with minimal supervision
• Making decisions swiftly and confidently