Regulatory Affairs Manager

Key Roles and Responsibilities : Regulatory Compliance & Licensing : Lead and manage all regulatory approvals, licensing, and registration activities across relevant regulatory authorities to ensure timely approvals (FSSAI, Tea Board of India, MSME, Factory License, Trade License, etc.).Develop and oversee robust systems for regulatory compliance reporting (e.g., Whistleblower avenues).Establish and implement compliance frameworks aligned with food safety and regulatory guidelines.Provide proactive strategic advice on regulatory matters across domains including Health, Safety, Environment, Food Safety, Pollution Control, Customs, and Product Liability.Ensure up-to-date renewals and compliance for all essential business licenses across group companies and associates.Ensure full compliance with FSSAI and Legal Metrology standards across all products and packaging.Continuously monitor, interpret, and implement changes to food regulations (especially FSSAI updates).Stakeholder Management & Coordination : Establish and manage an effective stakeholder engagement matrix with central / state authorities.Liaise with regulatory bodies, consultants, and local agencies for licensing processes, issue resolution, and standard implementation.Maintain all necessary documentation and ensure readiness for regulatory review or inspections.Quality Control & Food Safety : Coordinate with QC teams to ensure internal and external product testing complies with FSSR and other regulatory standards.Lead regulatory and food safety activities for India and international markets to ensure product compliance.Drive the resolution of product safety issues and customer complaints through testing, analysis, and action.Product Labelling & Trademark Compliance : Validate and ensure accuracy of product labelling for compliance with Indian and international regulations (e.g., USFDA, EU).Collaborate with marketing and design teams for creation and approval of compliant labels and packaging artwork.Maintain and manage barcode databases and ensure labelling readiness for retail and export.Coordinate with external agencies for application, renewal, and protection of trademarks. Review legal drafts for oppositions / counter-statements and provide required documentation.Regulatory Audits : Develop internal control systems and monitor adherence through regular and surprise audits at plant, warehouse, and store levels.Create and execute quarterly / half-yearly audit plans; lead both internal and external audit activities.Identify process gaps and risks, present findings to management, and drive corrective actions.Maintain weekly / monthly compliance trackers and provide updates to senior leadership.Collaborate with HODs and external auditors to ensure full statutory, regulatory, and client compliance.Required Skills & Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or Nutraceuticals (Mandatory)Master’s Degree in Nutraceuticals (Preferred)In-depth knowledge of Nutraceutical NPD , regulatory affairs, FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and international food regulations.