Scientific Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Lead

About the Role

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all products comply with local and international food laws, standards, and guidelines.
• Review and approve product formulations, ingredients, additives, and processing aids.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with UAE, GSO , Codex and other relevant standards.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with regulatory authorities, food control agencies, standards bodies, and governmental institutions.
• Represent the company in regulatory discussions, technical committees, and industry associations to ensure alignment with evolving food laws and standards.
• Monitor and interpret upcoming regulatory changes and communicate potential impacts to internal stakeholders.

• Product Registration & Approvals

• Liaise with external bodies, including government authorities, laboratories, and certification agencies, to arrange meetings, request services, obtain information, and ensure effective communication and follow-up on all quality-related matters.
• Handle product registrations, label assessments, and certifications through Dubai Municipality and MOIAT portals, including preparing submissions, communicating with authorities, and ensuring timely approvals.
• Prepare and submit product registration dossiers to regulatory authorities.
• Manage the required product certification (Halal, Vegan, Non-GMO, EQM, Organic etc) according to business needs.
• Advocate for science‑based, practical, and industry‑aligned regulatory frameworks while maintaining full compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Labelling & Claims Management

• Design , Review product artwork, labeling, and declarations from SRA perspective to ensure compliance with UAE/global regulations and GSO standards.
• Ensure allergen declarations, ingredient lists, and nutrition facts meet regulatory requirements.
• Validate nutrition claims, health claims, and marketing statements.

Scientific Support

• Provide scientific justification for ingredients, processing technologies, and claims.
• Review scientific literature to support product safety and efficacy.
• Support R&D with regulatory guidance during new product development.
• Serve as the company’s point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and official communications.

Risk Assessment & Food Safety Support

• Conduct regulatory risk assessments for new ingredients, suppliers, and processes.
• Support HACCP, food safety audits, and quality investigations when regulatory issues arise.
• Evaluate contaminants, residues, and compliance with maximum limits.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Legal.
• Provide regulatory training to internal teams.
• Participate in project teams for new product launches and reformulations.

Documentation & Systems

• Prepare and maintain product documentation, label & artwork, and quality & compliance certificates and other related documents.
• Maintain and update internal records and archives for all product compliance files.
• Ensure accurate and up‑to‑date regulatory documentation for audits and inspections.
• Manage regulatory databases and digital systems.
• Support management in preparing reports, presentations, and follow-up actions related to product quality and compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience regulatory affairs in food industry, Experience in dairy, food& beverage is preferred.
• Familiarity with GCC, Codex, EU, or FDA regulations.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks and GSO standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must (French will be an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• **Skills**
• Strong knowledge of UAE,GSO & Codex food laws, labeling regulations, and ingredient standards.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical guidance.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Scientific writing and documentation skills.