Global Food Compliance & Labeling Specialist

Wafna; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wismettac seeks a Compliance Specialist for the Product Control Division to ensure US and international labeling and regulatory compliance. Under the Compliance Manager, you will lead product compliance for North America, developing label content, nutrient panels, allergen declarations and claims.

You will collaborate with manufacturers worldwide, maintain regulatory files, prepare documents in English and Japanese, and stay current with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Foods & Nutrition Studies, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in a regulatory position within a food company
• Regulatory affairs experience
• Experience using Word, Excel, and MS Office programs

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance for the Product Control Division with respect to FDA/USDA labeling and regulatory requirements.
• Develop compliant product names, weight statements, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition panels, and claims.
• Collaborate with manufacturers globally and develop private brand products.
• Maintain regulatory files/databases and track changes in documentation.
• Prepare the Company Product List and review labeling for regulatory compliance.
• Complete country-specific Product Compliance forms when required.
• Generate and approve food label information including allergen declarations and nutrition panels to ensure compliance.
• Communicate project status in English and Japanese to the project team.
• Maintain knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP standards and applicable regulations.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with team members, Branch Operations, and Corporate division.
• Support innovation by contributing to new ideas, products, or platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Product Control Division.

Skills

Regulatory affairs experience

FDA/USDA knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Independent project leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Dairy Science / Foods & Nutrition / Biological Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wismettac seeks a Compliance Specialist for the Product Control Division to ensure US and international labeling and regulatory compliance. Under the Compliance Manager, you will lead product compliance for North America, developing label content, nutrient panels, allergen declarations and claims.

You will collaborate with manufacturers worldwide, maintain regulatory files, prepare documents in English and Japanese, and stay current with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP standards.