Regulatory Specialist

• Review product labels, supplement facts panels, and packaging for compliance with FDA dietary supplement and food labeling regulations—including required disclaimers, ingredient listing, net quantity, and structure/function claim standards.
• Evaluate whether label and product claims are adequately substantiated by available evidence, working closely with Research & Scientific Affairs and the internal Claims Library.
• Own regulatory clearance for new product launches—coordinating documentation, reviewing label copy, and completing the compliance checklist for each new SKU before it reaches market.
• Maintain and review channel-specific compliance for retailer and e-commerce listings, including Amazon Seller Central policies and retailer (Target, etc.) product setup requirements.
• Review ingredient documentation—confirming supplier GRAS status, food-grade and supplement-grade certifications, and relevant specifications.
• Monitor FDA warning letters and regulatory developments in the functional food and dietary supplement space—flagging anything that affects RYZE’s current claims, labeling, or product formulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Marketing, Research & Scientific Affairs, and Quality to build regulatory compliance into product workflows from the start.
• Maintain regulatory files, SOPs, and documentation standards, and support continuous improvement of the regulatory review process.

• (Other related duties may be assigned.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, a life science or health science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of regulatory experience at a consumer brand, dietary supplement company, or functional food company—brand-side experience preferred over supplier or manufacturer side.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA dietary supplement and food labeling regulations, including supplement facts requirements, structure/function claim standards, and the food vs. dietary supplement classification distinction.
• Experience with Amazon Seller Central compliance requirements and/or retail channel regulatory requirements (Target, Walmart, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with GRAS requirements for functional ingredients in food and beverage applications is a strong plus.
• Collaborative communicator who can translate regulatory complexity into practical guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong documentation instincts, and comfort working in a fast-moving product environment.
• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is a plus.

Originally posted on Himalayas