Regulatory Affairs Associate - Food Ingredients

Location: North Carolina (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established food ingredient manufacturer seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate to join its Quality and Regulatory Affairs team in North Carolina.

This position offers an opportunity to work within a specialist ingredient manufacturing environment, supporting regulatory compliance across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring ingredient and product compliance, supporting new product introductions, and providing regulatory guidance to internal departments and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes to food regulations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• Research and apply FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Prepare accurate regulatory documentation and respond to customer inquiries relating to product specifications, allergens, labeling, nutritional information, claims, GMO status, and certifications.

• Develop, review, and maintain regulatory statements and supporting documentation.

• Review and approve product specifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and labels to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Conduct regulatory assessments for new ingredients, product developments, and commercial launches.

• Support supplier approval processes and ensure appropriate regulatory documentation is maintained.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, R&D, Production, Sales, and other internal departments on regulatory matters.

• Provide regulatory guidance and training to internal stakeholders.

• Support ongoing compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and internal quality procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Approximately 2-3 years of regulatory affairs or regulatory compliance experience within the food or food ingredient industry.

• Strong understanding of FDA food regulations and ingredient compliance requirements.

• Experience reviewing product specifications, labeling, claims, and regulatory documentation.

• Familiarity with food safety standards, GMPs, and quality management systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a food ingredient manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of Canadian and/or Mexican food regulations.

• Experience supporting new product development and regulatory approvals.

• Familiarity with Organic, Non-GMO, allergen, and other food-related certification requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Opportunity to work with an established manufacturer supplying the food and beverage industry.

• Exposure to international regulatory requirements and cross-functional projects.

• Opportunity to contribute to regulatory compliance, product innovation, and business operations.

Interested?

If you have a background in food regulatory affairs and are interested in exploring an opportunity within ingredient manufacturing, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

Please note: This position requires on-site attendance in North Carolina.