Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Nature’s Touch

Company: Nature’s Touch
Role: Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Posted: 21-Aug-2024 (EST)
Location: 5105m R. Fisher, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1J5, Canada
Job type: Full Time
Benefits: Health Insurance (inc Dental and Vision)

Who We Are

Nature’s Touch is one of the largest suppliers of frozen fruit to retailers in North America, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan. We provide a full range of products and support multiple private-label programs in addition to our own brands. We are also one of the largest buyers of fruit globally each year and continue to enjoy strong growth in this emerging category in retail.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with global regulations and standards related to the importation, exportation, and distribution of our frozen fruit, vegetable, and chocolate products. You will work closely with our global supply chain team, quality assurance, and product development to ensure regulatory compliance across all aspects of our business.

 

The Role

• Monitor and interpret global regulations, standards, and guidelines related to food safety, labeling, and trade compliance for frozen food products.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with country-specific regulations, including customs clearance, tariffs, and trade agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product labeling, packaging, and formulation comply with regulations and standards.
• Conduct regulatory research and due diligence on new product developments, ingredients, and suppliers.
• Manage and maintain accurate records of regulatory documentation, including certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, and import/export documentation.
• Facilitate communication with regulatory authorities, customs agencies, and third-party auditors.
• Manage the relationship with the assurance certification bodies.
• Assist Plant Quality Managers in maintaining certifications in the different sites.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate internal teams on regulatory requirements and compliance.

 

What you will bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the food industry, with a focus on global supply chain and trade compliance and packaging artwork reviews
• Experience with international trade agreements, tariffs, and customs regulations.
• Background in data analysis, data management, and data entry is required

Skills

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including USDA, FDA, EU, and Codex Alimentarius.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced MS Excel is required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Preference is given to applicants who speak English, Spanish, and French (tri-lingual)
• Knowledge of Smartsheet is an asset
• Knowledge of nutracoster/ genesis an asset
• Knowledge of advertising rules.