Fssai Regulatory & complaice officer

Role overview

Licensing and product compliance

• Manage FSSAI State and Central license applications, modifications, and renewals through FoSCoS; monitor licenses across branches, manufacturing units, and warehouses.
• Review formulations, ingredients, and additives; validate packaging, artwork, nutritional panels, and marketing claims against FSSAI rules.
• Monitor regulatory updates and advise stakeholders on relevant notifications and directives.

Audits and records

• Develop and monitor the FSMS across manufacturing and storage facilities; conduct internal audits and facilitate external inspections.
• Prepare CAPA plans for audit findings and file annual and half-yearly FSSAI returns on time.
• Maintain water testing, pest control, food-handler fitness, product testing, and food recall records.

Supply chain and training

• Audit FSSAI compliance of suppliers, co-manufacturers, and logistics partners and maintain a centralized vendor certification database.
• Ensure required employees receive FoSTaC training and certification; train floor staff on GMP, GHP, and allergen management.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food technology, food science, microbiology, biochemistry, or related technical field.
• Three to six years of relevant regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or compliance experience in food and beverage.
• FoSTaC Advanced Manufacturing certification preferred; ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or HACCP Lead Auditor certification is advantageous.
• Current knowledge of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related regulations; strong attention to detail, communication, and crisis response.
• Proficiency with FoSCoS, FSSAI websites, and MS Office or ERP documentation tools.
• Three years of food safety experience required; HACCP, QA/QC, and food-industry experience are preferred.

Pay and benefits

• Pay is ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month.
• Health insurance is offered.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.