Dhanwantari Distributors Pvt. Ltd., the most suitable designation is Regulatory Affairs & Label Compliance Officer. This role is responsible for ensuring that all food, nutraceutical, ayurvedic, agricultural (where applicable), and cosmetic products comply with regulatory requirements before they are launched in the market. Similar responsibilities are commonly found in food regulatory affairs, labeling, and quality assurance roles across the food industry. (GetMeReferred)
Job Description (JD)Designation
Regulatory Affairs & Label Compliance Officer
Department
Management / Regulatory Affairs
Location
Satara, Maharashtra
Reporting To
General Manager / Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
Job Summary
The Regulatory Affairs & Label Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all products comply with applicable regulatory requirements before manufacturing, marketing, and sale. The role includes label review and approval, FSSAI licensing, Food & Drug compliance, documentation, regulatory submissions, inspection handling, legal compliance, and coordination with internal departments and government authorities.
Key Responsibilities1. FSSAI Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act and applicable regulations.
- Apply for new FSSAI Licenses and Registrations.
- Renew and modify FSSAI licenses.
- Prepare and submit Annual Returns.
- Maintain FoSCoS records.
- Handle FSSAI inspections.
- Reply to Show Cause Notices.
- Maintain regulatory documentation.
- Keep updated with new FSSAI notifications. (FoSCoS)
2. Food & Drug Compliance
- Coordinate Food & Drug Administration approvals.
- Maintain manufacturing permissions.
- Prepare documentation for inspections.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Food & Drug regulations.
- Coordinate with regulatory consultants whenever required.
3. Product Label Compliance
Review every product label before printing to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Verify:
- Product Name
- Ingredient List
- Nutritional Information
- Allergen Declaration
- Veg/Non-Veg Logo
- FSSAI Logo & License Number
- Net Quantity
- Batch Number
- Manufacturing Date
- Best Before / Expiry
- Storage Instructions
- Manufacturer/Repacker Details
- Customer Care Details
- Barcode Placement
- Mandatory Legal Declarations
- Claims (Health, Nutrition, Functional)
- Font Size Compliance
- Artwork Approval
- Packaging Compliance
- QR Code (if applicable) (CliniExperts)
4. Product Registration
- Coordinate registration of new products.
- Verify raw material approvals.
- Review ingredient compliance.
- Maintain product dossiers.
- Maintain specification sheets.
5. Regulatory Documentation
Maintain records of:
- Product Specifications
- COA
- MSDS (where applicable)
- Stability Reports
- Laboratory Reports
- Vendor Documents
- Regulatory Approvals
- Label Versions
- SOPs
- Compliance Files
6. Government Liaison
Coordinate with:
- FSSAI
- State Food & Drug Administration
- Legal Metrology Department
- Packaging Vendors
- Testing Laboratories
- Regulatory Consultants
7. Audit & Inspection
- Prepare documents for inspections.
- Coordinate internal audits.
- Handle external audits.
- Implement corrective actions.
- Maintain CAPA records.
8. Product Claims Verification
Review and approve claims such as:
- Nutritional Claims
- Health Claims
- Functional Claims
- Marketing Statements
Ensure all claims are scientifically supported and legally permissible before publication. (CliniExperts)
9. Cross Functional Coordination
Coordinate with:
- Purchase
- Production
- Quality Assurance
- Marketing
- Graphic Designer
- Packaging Vendors
- Warehouse
- Sales Team
10. Regulatory Monitoring
- Track amendments to FSSAI regulations.
- Monitor Food & Drug notifications.
- Update internal SOPs.
- Train relevant employees on new compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc. Food Technology
- M.Sc. Food Technology
- B.Tech Food Technology
- M.Tech Food Technology
- M.Pharm
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (Preferred)
Experience
- Minimum: 3–5 years
- Experience in:
- FSSAI Compliance
- Food & Drug Compliance
- Label Approval
- Nutraceutical Industry
- Ayurvedic Products
- Food Manufacturing
- Cosmetics (Preferred)
Required Skills
- Excellent knowledge of FSSAI regulations
- Food Safety Standards
- Packaging & Labelling Regulations
- FoSCoS Portal
- Food & Drug Compliance
- Documentation
- Regulatory Affairs
- MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
- Good communication in Marathi, Hindi & English
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 100% compliant product labels before printing.
- Timely renewal of all FSSAI and regulatory licenses.
- Zero regulatory penalties due to labeling or documentation errors.
- Timely submission of statutory returns and compliance documents.
- Successful handling of regulatory inspections and audits.
- On-time approval of new product labels and packaging.
- Regulatory updates communicated promptly to relevant departments.
- Accurate maintenance of all compliance records.
This JD is suitable for a company like Dhanwantari Distributors Pvt. Ltd. that manufactures and markets health supplements, nutraceuticals, ayurvedic products, cosmetics, and agricultural products, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and product labeling.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
