Regulatory and Compliance Specialist at Haliburton International Foods, Inc.

Position Summary:

The Regulatory Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with FDA and USDA regulations, focusing on food labeling, ingredient composition, and claim substantiation. This role involves managing regulatory documentation, ensuring product compliance, and maintaining up-to-date records.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review ingredient documents for regulatory compliance (Standard of Identity, GRAS status, allergens, GMO status).
• Prepare and review Company Product List, Ingredient Statements, Allergen Statements, and Nutritional Facts Panels for labeling compliance.
• Manage supplier approval documentation for raw materials and packaging.
• Maintain and update regulatory information to support product commercialization.
• Develop and maintain specifications for raw materials and finished goods.
• Review and edit regulatory documents to ensure legal compliance.
• Update the internal regulatory database for new and existing products.
• Support technical documentation for audits (SQF, FDA, Organic, etc.).
• Organize and maintain regulatory records and document retrieval systems.
• Assist in customer portal updates and documentation requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regulatory and Compliance Manager.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Food Science or Nutrition, with 2-4 years of relevant regulatory/compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of food regulations, ingredient/formula compliance, and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft NAVISION) and office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with Genesis software for nutritional label creation is preferred.

Food Safety and Culture Expectations:

• Adhere to Food Safety/Quality SOPs and communicate any issues to management.
• Participate in Food Safety/Quality training sessions as required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, lift up to 20 pounds, and work in varying conditions (hot, cold, odors).