Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Regulatory Affairs (Export) Executive to support regulatory compliance for our international business. This role is responsible for ensuring our Instant Noodles, Instant Vermicelli, Rice Snacks and Rice products comply with regulatory requirements across export markets and are ready for successful market entry.

You will work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing to support product registrations, labelling compliance and export documentation.

Key Responsibilities

1) Export Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure products comply with regulatory requirements for assigned export markets.
• Review and interpret country-specific food regulations, import requirements and market entry requirements.
• Assess product formulations, ingredients, food additives, processing aids, packaging materials, nutrition information and product claims against applicable regulations.
• Provide regulatory support during new product development, reformulation and product launches to ensure export readiness and compliance.

2) Product Registration & Regulatory Documentation

• Prepare, coordinate and maintain product registrations, notifications and renewals for export markets.
• Review and approve product artwork and labelling to ensure compliance with destination market requirements, including ingredient declarations, allergen statements, nutrition information, mandatory warnings, product naming and language requirements.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including Product Specifications, Ingredient Declarations, Allergen Statements, GMO Declarations, Halal documentation, Certificates of Free Sale, Health Certificates and other technical documents.
• Support export documentation required by customers, distributors and regulatory authorities to facilitate product registration and customs clearance.

3) Regulatory Advisory & Business Support

• Monitor changes in food regulations across key export markets and evaluate their impact on existing and new products.
• Provide regulatory guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing and Export Sales, throughout the product lifecycle.
• Respond to regulatory enquiries, complete technical questionnaires and support customer audits, regulatory inspections and certification activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely regulatory approvals and successful product launches.

4) Regulatory Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain regulatory databases, compliance trackers and document control systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date regulatory records.
• Ensure regulatory documentation is properly managed and readily available to support business and customer requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to regulatory processes, documentation and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Keep abreast of international food regulations, industry standards and best practices to support the Company's export growth and continuous compliance.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years and above of Regulatory Affairs experience in the food industry.
• Experience in export regulatory compliance will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills.
• Experience with product registration, food labelling, ingredient compliance and nutrition claims.
• Good understanding of food additives, contaminants, allergens and international food standards.
• Experience supporting export documentation and regulatory compliance for international customers.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
• The ability to balance regulatory compliance with commercial objectives.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• A passion for enabling innovation and supporting international business growth.

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