Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Regulatory Compliance Coordinator is responsible for managing and maintaining all regulatory certifications and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards and company policies. This role will coordinate the organization’s certification efforts (e.g., Organic, GFCO, NSF), respond to regulatory and consumer affairs inquiries, and maintain accurate and accessible technical documentation libraries and trackers.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and renew third-party certifications including USDA Organic, GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization), NSF, and others as required.

Maintain up-to-date regulatory documentation and technical files across all products and third- party facilities.

Create, update, and organize a centralized technical documentation library for internal and external use.

Maintain compliance and certification trackers to monitor deadlines, submissions, and regulatory changes.

Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory questions from cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Respond to consumer affairs inquiries related to ingredients, allergens, and certifications.

Collaborate with Quality Assurance, R&D, and Marketing to ensure labeling and communications are compliant with current regulations.

Assist in regulatory reviews of artwork, labels, and marketing claims to ensure alignment with certifications and compliance standards, as needed.

Monitor updates in food regulations and certification program requirements and communicate changes to the relevant departments.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the Regulatory, Quality or cross-functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., Food Science, Nutrition, Biology) or relevant administrative experience.

2–4 years of experience in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or compliance in the food or CPG industry.

Interest in regulatory affairs or food compliance; familiarity with food certification programs such as Organic, GFCO, and NSF is a strong plus.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with document management systems and Excel-based trackers.

Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quark (a plus).

Excellent team player, both intra- and inter-departmentally