Food Regulatory Supervisor — Onsite Compliance Lead

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

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.