Onsite Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Irvine

Eastridge; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company participation

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking a Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist for a fully on-site role in Irvine, CA. You will serve as the core regulatory authority bridging overseas headquarters, U.S.

co-packers, and regulatory agencies, ensuring product compliance and supporting launches. Responsibilities include reviewing ingredients and packaging, preparing Nutrition Facts and allergen statements, and maintaining certifications such as Non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free, and Kosher/Halal.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of U.S. food and beverage regulatory compliance or R&D regulatory experience.
• Mastery of FDA 21 CFR 101 (labeling), 21 CFR 117 (FSMA/cGMP), and FSVP regulations.
• Working familiarity with FASTER Act allergen laws and CA Prop 65 exposure limits.
• Experience analyzing complex formulation BOMs, spec sheets, and supplier COAs.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for cross-border and cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Validate raw materials, additives, and primary packaging for FDA 21 CFR and GRAS compliance.
• Author and approve Nutrition Facts, ingredient statements, allergen notices, and marketing claims.
• Manage FSVP programs and audit international supplier dossiers.
• Direct Prop 65 assessments, environmental packaging rules, and import clearances.
• Secure and maintain third-party certifications including Non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free, Kosher/Halal.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, QA, Marketing, and 3PL warehousing to clear regulatory hurdles.

Skills

FDA compliance

FSMA/cGMP

Allergen laws

Technical writing

Cross-functional

Education

BS in Food Science/related

Job description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking a Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist for a fully on-site role in Irvine, CA. You will serve as the core regulatory authority bridging overseas headquarters, U.S.

co-packers, and regulatory agencies, ensuring product compliance and supporting launches. Responsibilities include reviewing ingredients and packaging, preparing Nutrition Facts and allergen statements, and maintaining certifications such as Non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free, and Kosher/Halal.