Food Regulatory Assistant Supervisor

Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines), Inc.; Biñan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardenia Bakeries Philippines, Inc. is seeking a regulatory affairs professional to monitor food ingredients, labeling requirements, and FDA procedures for product registrations in Laguna.

The role involves preparing registration documents, coordinating with FDA, and ensuring compliance across packaging, labeling and related laws, with on-site work at Laguna International Industrial Park.

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors latest proceedings in food ingredients and labeling requirements and interacts with FDA for Product Registration and Compliance to Regulatory Requirements
• Updates concerned departments on developments of upcoming and newly implemented food laws and FDA procedures for product registrations
• Activates implementation of latest regulatory requirements and files/ registers copies of AO IRR and Laws related to food, packaging materials and labeling requirements
• Drafts application details via E-registration and reviews documents to submit for initial, renewal, amendments of GBPI products and imports
• Handles all transactions with FDA concerning E-registration, inquiries, clarifications and follow-ups of pending applications
• Prepares letters to FDA to answer compliances and other concerns
• Prepares, reviews and updates product registration status
• Checks labeling information on packaging and artworks for FDA guidelines compliance
• Assists Marketing in applying for promotional permits; Works with Business Development for License to Operate for marketing and distribution of imported products
• Prepares status reports of competitors' products, CPR, and LTO
• Attends Phil. Food Chamber meetings and FDA seminars; Reports updates and concerns
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Skills

Food regulatory experience

FDA regulatory exposure

GMP knowledge

ISO 9001 awareness

HALAL awareness

MS Office proficiency

Strong organization

Education

BS Food Technology

BS Chemistry

BS Nutrition

Related course

Job description

Main Purpose

• Responsible for monitoring latest proceedings in Food Ingredients and Labeling Requirements and 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