Food Technologist / Labeling Specialist
Company: Futures Consulting LLC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES(not limited to just the below items)Responsible
for submitting labels to the USDA and keeping USDA approvals on
file.Review and revise product labels to comply with USDA/FDA
regulations.Create and update in-house Product Specification Sheets
as well as Product Specification sheets for customers.Keeps
Suppliers Product specification sheets, Letter of Guarantees, and
COAs on file for claim substantiation and records.On occasions
creates nutritional facts panels using USDA nutrient database.Keep
records of product information.Create formulation sheets for
production.Works cross functionally with operations, QC, marketing
and sales for compliance on label and packaging content as well as
new product launches.Work with chefs, culinary consultants, and
agencies in taking recipes from concept to production.Maintain and
follow industry regulations and/or customer requirements.Develop
specifications for all raw materials, process controls, and
finished goods.Independently review changes in products, product
specifications, and manufacturing processes to access regulatory
implications of the change.Representing Regulatory Affairs in
project team to develop product registration strategiesAnalyzing
changing regulatory requirements and their impact on the
organization.Coordinating, reviewing and editing of regulatory
documents to ensure that products are legally compliant.Ensuring
that the internal regulatory department database for new products
is kept updated with back up information for all formulations to
ensure that all necessary paper work is available for labeling, and
registration.Successfully led organization through several annual
external regulatory examination and audits covering compliances of
BRC, FSIS, USDA, Organic and FDA standardsDeveloped, implemented
and managed risk assessments for suppliers, raw materials,
ingredients and packaging, and manage the organization action plan
to address risks.Managed regulatory approval process for
marketing/advertising material and packaging to ensure accuracy of
claims/labeling and compliance with regulations related to food,
food safety, specifications, product usage, nutrition and health
claims in the USA.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 2-3 years
experience in regulatory/labeling experience preferred.Solid
experience in the food and beverage industryBA/BS in Chemistry,
Biology, Food Science, or applied science strongly preferred.
Master in Food Science is a plus.Strong organizational, analytical,
critical thinking, communication, are required.Solid knowledge of
food regulations with specific emphasis on nutritional labeling,
natural food ingredients under both USDA and FDA.Proficient in food
processing, preparation, quality assurance and quality control with
extensive and proven record in maintaining the highest standards of
documentation, labeling and applications of regulatory requirements
and policies in the USA.Knowledge of physical properties and
chemical composition of food and ingredients.Knowledge of extensive
areas of food science and technology and experimental
procedures.Knowledgeable in Federal, State, and Local
regulations.
Keywords: Futures Consulting LLC, Monterey Park , Food Technologist / Labeling Specialist, Other , Los Angeles, California
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