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Global Nutritional Labeling Specialist
- Dorval, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in nutritional/food labeling compliance, regulatory affairs, or related role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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About the Role
We're seeking a Nutritional Labeling Specialist with deep expertise in global food and nutrition labeling regulations to help guide the continued development and improvement of our labeling software platform. You'll serve as the subject matter expert bridging regulatory requirements with product functionality - ensuring our software stays accurate, current, and compliant across international markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the internal SME on nutritional labeling regulations across multiple countries/regions (e.g., US FDA/NLEA, EU FIC Regulation, Canada CFIA, Codex Alimentarius, Australia/NZ FSANZ, UK FSA, and other target markets)
- Review, validate, and continuously update labeling rule sets, nutrient databases, and compliance logic within the software
- Partner with product managers and engineers to translate regulatory requirements into software specifications and feature enhancements
- Monitor global regulatory changes and proactively recommend software/content updates to maintain compliance
- Conduct QA/accuracy reviews of generated labels (nutrition facts panels, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, claims, etc.) against country-specific standards
- Support customers/clients with labeling questions, edge cases, and market-specific compliance guidance
- Develop and maintain internal documentation, guidelines, and training materials on labeling rules by country
- Collaborate with legal/regulatory affairs teams on interpretation of ambiguous or evolving regulations
- Assist in competitive/regulatory research when expanding software support to new countries or regions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or related field (advanced degree a plus)
- 3+ years of experience in nutritional/food labeling compliance, regulatory affairs, or related role
- Strong working knowledge of labeling regulations across multiple jurisdictions (US, EU, Canada, and additional regions such as APAC, LATAM, or Middle East a plus)
- Experience working with or advising on labeling/compliance software, PLM systems, or nutrient databases
- Ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear, actionable software requirements
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working cross-functionally with engineering/product teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- Experience with labeling software platforms (e.g., Genesis R&D, ESHA, FoodLogiQ, or similar)
- Familiarity with allergen management, claims substantiation, and front-of-pack labeling schemes
- Prior experience supporting software product development or QA testing
- Certification in regulatory affairs (e.g., RAC) a plus
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Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert on international nutritional labeling regulations, maintaining and validating software rules, nutrient databases, and compliance logic. Translate regulatory requirements into product specifications, review generated labels for accuracy, support customers, and develop guidance and training materials.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, and at least three years of relevant labeling compliance or regulatory experience. Candidates should know regulations across multiple jurisdictions and be able to translate complex requirements into software specifications while collaborating with product and engineering teams.
Skills
- Global Food Labeling Regulations
- Nutritional Labeling Compliance
- Regulatory Affairs
- Regulatory Monitoring
- Labeling Software
- Nutrient Databases
- Software Requirements
- Quality Assurance
- Label Accuracy Review
- Allergen Management
- Claims Substantiation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Regulatory Research
- Technical Documentation
- Customer Support
- Product Development
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Legal
- Technology
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Food Labeling
- Nutritional Labeling
- US FDA
- NLEA
- EU FIC Regulation
- CFIA
- Codex Alimentarius
- FSANZ
- UK FSA
- Regulatory Affairs
- Labeling Compliance
- Nutrition Facts Panels
- Ingredient Statements
- Allergen Declarations
- Claims Substantiation
- Front-of-Pack Labeling
- Labeling Rule Sets
- Nutrient Databases
- Compliance Logic
- Labeling Software
- Genesis R&D
- ESHA
- FoodLogiQ
- PLM Systems
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Regulatory Monitoring
- Software Specifications
- Product Development
- RAC Certification