Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety Specialist(Korean Bilingual)

Nongshim USA; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nongshim USA INC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA seeks a Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety Specialist to ensure compliance and safe products across markets. This full-time role focuses on monitoring regulatory changes, labeling accuracy, and risk assessments.

The ideal candidate has a food science background, 5–10 years of experience, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments while travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of regulatory compliance and product safety experience in food products.
• Experience interpreting FDA, CFIA, FTC, and USDA regulations.
• Knowledge of labeling requirements in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Strong risk assessment, verification, and corrective action skills.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments and respond to customer requests in time.

Responsibilities

• Proactively verify regulatory compliance and safety of products.
• Monitor changes in food regulations and coordinate implementation.
• Manage safety issues and conduct risk assessments with corrective actions.
• Maintain regulatory documents and supporting records.
• Oversee labeling data including ingredients, allergens, and nutrition info.
• Respond to documentation requests from customers and internal teams.
• Minimize recalls and disruptions through proactive management.
• Prepare professional assessment reports interpreting regulations.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Product safety

FDA regulations

CFIA regulations

US labeling

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

MS Office

Travel readiness

Work authorization

Korean language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety Specialist

Full Time Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1085

Salary Range: $33.65 To $43.27 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Proactively verify and monitor regulatory compliance and safety of products manufactured and sold by the company
• Monitor and research changes in food regulations, guidance, and legal issues; assess their impact on company products and coordinate implementation plans
• Manage safety issues: assess the impact on company products, conduct root cause and risk assessments, and develop and execute response, verification, and follow-up action plans
• Manage standards and documentation: maintain regulatory, customer, and internal standards and keep supporting records current and traceable
• Manage labeling: maintain supporting data and proactively assess risks for ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition information, nutrient content claims, and product images and wording
• Respond promptly to documentation requests from customers and relevant internal departments
• Minimize risks through dedicated staffing and proactive management of issues that could lead to recalls, sales interruptions, or legal disputes
• Interpret regulations, legal provisions, and technical data, and prepare professional assessment reports
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field
• 5-10 years of directly relevant regulatory compliance and product safety experience for instant noodles, snacks, and sauces
• Expertise in interpreting and applying FDA, CFIA, FTC, and USDA regulations
• Knowledge of and practical experience with labeling requirements in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Knowledge of the composition and ingredients of formulated foods, including instant noodles, snacks, and sauces
• Strong skills in risk assessment, verification, problem-solving, and corrective action management and execution
• Ability to work with other departments and respond to customer requests in a timely manner
• Multiple priority management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to travel 0~10%
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States
• Fluency in Korean is preferred

Employee Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)