Global Food Regulatory & Quality Assurance Specialist

OOI Yamamoto Philippines Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

OOI Yamamoto Philippines Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage regulatory compliance and documentation for food product importation and distribution in the Philippines.

You will handle applications, renewals, and amendments with FDA, BFAR, NMIS, LTO, CPR, SPS, and other agencies, ensuring adherence to local safety standards. The role involves coordinating with overseas suppliers, laboratories, and authorities to obtain and review COAs, health certificates, and import

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of FDA, BFAR, NMIS, and Philippine food safety and importation regulations.
• Strong documentation, communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management.
• Able to coordinate with international suppliers, laboratories, and government agencies.
• Experience in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, food safety, or food importation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle applications, renewals, and amendments with FDA, BFAR, NMIS, and other relevant government agencies, including LTO, CPR, SPS permits, and applicable importation requirements
• Ensure compliance with Philippine food safety regulations and quality standards for imported and locally distributed food products
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories, and government agencies for required regulatory documents
• Review product specifications, health certificates, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), laboratory results, and other importation documents
• Review product labels, packaging, and English translations to ensure compliance with Philippine regulations
• Monitor product registrations, permits, and renewal deadlines
• Maintain and organize regulatory documents, licenses, permits, certificates, and supplier records
• Coordinate product testing, quality inspections, product traceability, customer complaints, and corrective actions
• Monitor supplier compliance and ensure products meet applicable food safety and quality requirements
• Prepare regulatory compliance reports and provide updates to Management

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Coordination

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OOI Yamamoto Philippines Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage regulatory compliance and documentation for food product importation and distribution in the Philippines.

You will handle applications, renewals, and amendments with FDA, BFAR, NMIS, LTO, CPR, SPS, and other agencies, ensuring adherence to local safety standards. The role involves coordinating with overseas suppliers, laboratories, and authorities to obtain and review COAs, health certificates, and import