Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Labeling & Compliance

CJ Schwan’s; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement offerings

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s, based at our La Palma, CA office and R&D Center, seeks a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to develop and maintain labeling that complies with FDA, FSIS, FNS, and international rules. You will provide regulatory expertise to internal partners and support compliance and innovation.

The role collaborates with Product Development, Marketing, Quality, and Packaging on new products, reformulations, and label changes, and educates teams on current regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in food regulatory affairs, labeling, and nutrition compliance.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented; able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international food regulations, with eagerness to expand knowledge.
• Experience with imported and exported products, with familiarity with Canada and Mexico labeling regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, approve, and maintain product labeling in compliance with regulatory standards
• Review ingredients, formulations, processing procedures, analytical data, and claims for labeling purposes
• Create nutrition facts panels in compliance with FDA and USDA labeling regulations
• Provide nutrition labeling expertise to internal partners in alignment with company guidelines and/or customers’ requirements
• Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Food Safety and Quality, and Packaging to support new product development, reformulation, and label changes
• Liaise with government agencies and internal partners to resolve labeling discrepanciesResearch new product concepts to determine appropriate labeling and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate internal records to support labeling compliance and documentation requirements
• Educate internal teams on current and emerging labeling regulations
• Provide technical regulatory support to cross-functional teams

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Labeling expertise

FDA/USDA knowledge

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or related

Job description

CJ Schwan’s, based at our La Palma, CA office and R&D Center, seeks a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to develop and maintain labeling that complies with FDA, FSIS, FNS, and international rules. You will provide regulatory expertise to internal partners and support compliance and innovation.

The role collaborates with Product Development, Marketing, Quality, and Packaging on new products, reformulations, and label changes, and educates teams on current regulations.