Junior Executive - Innovation Regulatory

About Us:

NuTaste Food and Drink Labs Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Fuerst Day Lawson India Pvt Ltd) is a leading Taste & Nutrition solution provider to the food and beverage industry and brand owners especially food service and FMCG.

Our range of products include from flavors and fillings, bakery pastes and glazes, fruit compotes and granolas, juices & blends, functional energy and vitamin ingredients, to FMCG menu concepts and finished products.

Innovation is at the core of our business. We support, create and deliver premium grade ingredients and products to the food, beverage and industrial industries, providing a complete supply chain solution from start to finish. Our Organizational Objectives include establishing a "Culture of Care" to ensure a happy and committed team.

Our Organization's Purpose Statement is - Consistently delight customers through innovation and service.

Our Core Values are

• Be Trustworthy - We always say and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Be Dependable - We are responsible and accountable in our actions.
• Be Innovative - We question "What-is" and work towards "What-can-be".
• We Care - We develop and celebrate our people.

Why Join Us:

• Career Growth: Opportunity to fast-track your career with a leading global food and beverage company.
• Professional Development: Comprehensive training and mentorship program to develop your skills and expertise.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a vibrant and inclusive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Certified as Great Place to Work and Top 100 Best Place to Work for Women!
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, performance incentives, and more.

About the role:

The role holder will be responsible for supporting regulatory compliance activities related to new product development. The role will focus on ensuring accurate and compliant product documentation, nomenclature briefs, technical support for regulatory queries, and the creation of product labels in line with local and international regulatory standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Product Documentation :

• Prepare, review, and maintain comprehensive product documentation for new product development and reformulations.
• Ensure alignment with local and international food regulatory guidelines
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Marketing, Legal) to consolidate technical inputs.

Brief Nomenclature & Regulatory Briefs :

• Draft regulatory briefs and nomenclature aligned with ingredient standards and product positioning.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance of product descriptions and claims.

Label Development & Compliance :

• Develop and review product labels for regulatory accuracy (ingredient list, nutritional information, claims, allergens, usage directions, storage conditions).
• Validate labels against relevant legal standards and ensure updates in line with regulation changes.

Regulatory Support & Communication :

• Provide regulatory support for innovation, commercialization, and customer documentation needs.
• Respond to internal and external regulatory queries and documentation requests in a timely manner.

Innovation Collaboration :

• Partner with the Innovation teams to enable faster go-to-market for compliant new offerings.
• Monitor regulatory trends impacting innovation pipelines and provide proactive inputs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science.
• 2-3 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the food and beverage industry, ideally in a B2B setting.
• In-depth knowledge of local and global food laws and standards.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Experience with label creation and claim substantiation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Strong customer-centric approach with a commitment to delivering value and exceeding customer expectations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Good understanding of food ingredients, formulations, and product applications.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Regulatory interpretation and communication
• Project management mindset with a sense of urgency
• Team player with a learning mindset and willingness to grow.