The Regulatory Labeling Specialist provides technical expertise and regulatory oversight to ensure all USDA-regulated red meat and poultry products meet Federal labeling requirements, customer specifications, and internal standards.
Requirements
- Interpret and apply USDA FSIS regulations to ensure compliant labeling for all red meat and poultry products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Nutrition, QA, R&D, Insights/Innovation) to support product development and market readiness.
- Monitor regulatory updates and assess impacts on products, claims, and labeling requirements.
- Research and interpret regulations to address internal and external customer inquiries.
- Review specifications, BOMs, ingredient documents, allergen statements, nutrition data, and customer graphics to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
- Create, review, and approve ingredient statements, allergen declarations, Nutrition Facts Panels, claims, and standards of identity.
- Prepare and review documentation required for USDA and other regulatory or certification agencies.
- Review and validate artwork, packaging, and product specifications for regulatory accuracy.
- Review and validate claims such as NAE, Organic, Halal, Gluten Free, AMS, Non-GMO, Child Nutrition, and animal-raising claims.
- Communicate with external vendors (label suppliers, label printers, USDA consultants, ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers).
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across specifications, USDA label submissions/approvals, and ingredient documentation.
Benefits
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
- 401(k)
- Base salary range of $55,000 - 65,000
- Incentive Pay
- Career Development