Title
Sr. Manager - Regulatory Affairs - FMCG/Food & Beverage - Mumbai - 15+ Years

Summary
We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Affairs skilled with 15+ years of expertise in food regulations, nutritional labeling, product development, and compliance management within the FMCG/Food & Beverage industry. The role requires strong exposure to FSSAI, international regulatory frameworks, artwork approvals, and new product development. Ideal candidates should possess strong stakeholder management skills along with hands-on experience in regulatory compliance and product commercialization.

Location
Mumbai

Your Future Employer
A leading Indian FMCG and beverage organization known for its strong market presence, aggressive growth strategy, and innovation-led product portfolio across domestic and international markets.

Responsibilities * Managing regulatory compliance for formulations, labels, artworks, and product documentation as per FSSAI and international regulations.

- Coordinating with cross-functional teams for new product development, concentrate design, and commercialization activities.
- Reviewing ingredient declarations, nutritional labeling, and export documentation for domestic and global markets.
- Conducting sensory studies, shelf-life evaluations, and raw material qualification activities.
- Collaborating with vendors, laboratories, QA, Legal, and Marketing teams for smooth execution of regulatory and product development initiatives.
- Participating in audits, regulatory workshops, and compliance advocacy programs.

Requirements * 15+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, or Nutrition within FMCG/Food & Beverage industry.
- Strong knowledge of FSSAI regulations, CODEX guidelines, Legal Metrology, and international food compliance standards.
- Hands-on expertise in nutritional labeling, artwork approvals, shelf-life studies, and formulation compliance.
- Exposure to beverage, water, concentrates, or food product development will be preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology/Food Science or related discipline.

What's in it for you * Opportunity to work with one of India's fastest-growing FMCG organizations.
- Exposure to large-scale innovation, product development, and international regulatory frameworks.
- High-visibility role with strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership exposure.
- Dynamic work environment focused on growth, innovation, and market expansion.

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Profile Keywords
Regulatory Affairs, FSSAI, Nutritional Labeling, Food Compliance, Product Development, FMCG, Beverage Industry, Shelf Life Studies, Artwork Approval, CODEX, Food Technology, Export Regulations

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

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JOB TITLE

Sr. Manager - Regulatory Affairs

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT

Research & Development

JOB TITLE

THE ORGANIZATION : THEN, NOW AND FURTHER…….

Parle Agro's journey began in 1985. We are the largest Indian Beverage Company led by Mr. Prakash Jayantilal Chauhan (chairman) and his three daughters Schauna Chauhan (CEO), Nadia Chauhan (JMD & CMO) and Alisha Chauhan (Director)





Our strength lies in establishing new categories, building brands and capturing market share within those categories. Our bevy of brands include Frooti, Appy, Appy Fizz, Bailley, Bailley Soda, Dhishoom and our latest addition into Dairy, Smoodh - flavoured milk, lassi, chhaas.

We have always been passionate about building our own brands through an innovative approach to designs. We like to create, and we like to nurture what we create. Our focus and vision is making Parle Agro, the No.1 beverage company in India.

Being the fastest growing beverage company, we continue to aggressively adopt new strategies and innovative initiatives in order to keep us in the top of the minds of not only our consumers but also out maneuvering competition. Our Sales & Distribution has moved towards digitization and the focus is on drawing data to optimize on its resources, maximize revenue generation and expand national distribution to every household in the country. This has enabled us to achieve our objective of becoming a Rs. 8,500 Cr. organization and keeping us on track for our long term vision of being a Rs. 10,000 Cr. organization very soon.

A large part of this growth strategy is also driven by our manufacturing capabilities. The concept of 'Backward Integration' incepted by us, makes us the only beverage company in India to manufacture its own PET Preforms. Today we are a network of 9 Company owned bottling operation plants, 4 franchise owned bottling operation plants, 3 Preform Plants, 75 franchise bottling plants for package drinking water.. We retail our products across 2 million outlets through a network of 7500+ Channel Partners along with an international presence in over 47 countries.

At Parle Agro, we believe that sustainability can make a positive contribution to our company's long-term business success. Our company has committed to implement an end-to-end PET plastic waste management (PWM) program. Our sustainability efforts are built with a comprehensive approach through the 'Prakash Jayantilal Chauhan Foundation' working primarily in three areas namely, Environment Sustainability | Skillset Development | Healthcare.

We see a multi fold increase in the energy, pace and drive within the organization as we work towards making the vision our reality. Our aggressive steps and actions are fueled by our innovative and disruptive thinking and we will continue breaking boundaries to establish ourselves as strong pioneers.

Be a part of our growth story as we scale newer heights.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Head - R&D;

FUNCTIONAL

Head - R&D;

REPORTING OF THE ROLE

INDIRECT

ASST. MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE

DIRECT

ASST. MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE

REPORTEES TO THE ROLE

To handle Product Development with core responsibility into Regulatory, Legal, Nutritional Labeling and EXIM Documentation aspects related to the Research & Development function.

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILI-TIES

Responsibilities of Sr. Manager - R&D;:

Legal/ Regulatory/ Labeling

Check for compliance on formulation as per FSSAI / Export/ International Regulations

Labelling in accordance with FSSAI regulations /Export/ International Regulations for products.

Scrutinize and approve all labels/Artwork for conformance with all the Indian food regulations/ Export / International regulations





Establish Ingredient List and other compulsory declaration for each and every new and revised recipe in accordance with the Indian regulations and international regulations where required.

Mandatory approval on Labels for products.

Product Classification as per formulation.

Work with team members in the areas of food regulations.

Verify recipes together with national/ global regulations and acceptance.

To attend the Regulatory workshops, seminars and initiate capacity building and Advocacy Good comprehension of Food laws applicable in India including FSSAI, Legal Metrology.

Liaise with Product Development, QA, Legal and Marketing department so as to set up correct labelling requirements and provide clear, regulatory comprehension of the regulatory demands.

Concentrates/Product RM/Nutrition

Expertise in New Product Development (Beverages, Water) and Regulatory Affairs (Labeling).

Designing of Concentrates/ Flavour Units required for execution of NPD

Coordination with Internal and external teams for designing and manufacture of Concentrates/ shelf life evaluation/extension etc.

Working closely with the QA-Concentrate team for smooth execution to commercial production.

Designing of Mixing Instructions for the commercial production of New products

Designing of Nutrition Fact Table (NFT)

Carry out specifications formation, sensory evaluation etc. of Raw Materials.

Conduct sensory studies and shelf life studies for Product RM.

Interpret, communicate, and leverage experimental data to support the development and implementation of formulations.

Directing Product Development Assistants and Associates to complete assigned tasks.

Qualification of raw materials, designing and executing stability tests, formulation development and technology evaluation.

Coordinate with different vendors for raw materials for products.

Co-ordinate with NABL accredited laboratories for analysis of new & existing products.

Participate with the audit team in vendor audits Assisting in preparation of Manuals for Products, Concentrates/Flavour Units etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILI-TIES

Designing of Mixing Instructions for commercial production in NPD.

Designing of Nutrition Fact Table (NFT)

Carry out specifications formation/ sensory evaluation of Raw Materials.

Conduct sensory studies and shelf life studies for Product RM.

Interpret, communicate, and leverage experimental data to support the development and implementation of formulations.

Directing Product Development Assistants/ Associates for completion.

Qualification of raw materials, designing and executing stability tests, formulation development and technology evaluation.

Coordinate with different vendors for raw materials for products.

Co-ordinate with NABL accredited laboratories for analysis of new & existing products.

Participate with the audit team in vendor audits Assisting in preparation of Manuals for Products, Concentrates/ Flavour Units etc.

QUALIFICATION

B. Tech / M. Tech (Food Technology / Food Science)

15 years+ years

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

TARGET

INDUSTRY/

COMPANY

F&B; / FMCG exposure

Product development skills and understanding of Nutrition

Knowledge of principles and practices of the regulatory field assigned.

Knowledge of the Food Safety Standards Act(s), Rules and Regulations.

Knowledge of legislative processes defined in FSS Act 2006.

Knowledge of International regulations such as CODEX and its own work practices and /or different countries regulations for product categories.

Ability to evaluate, interpret and/or apply laws, rules, and regulations, to the required functional aspects.

Capability to comment on the draft legislation and CODEX Documentation with appropriate scientific justification and facts.

Ability to keep records and prepare correspondence and reports related to the regulatory work/label/artwork.

Effective initiator as well as team player skills.

KNOWLEDGE

AND SKILL SET REQUIRED

📌 Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs - Mumbai -15+yrs
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