Job Description

Quality Assurance Officer - Certification & Regulatory Compliance

Job Purpose

To manage and ensure compliance / documentation with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards by obtaining, maintaining, and renewing certifications including

FSSAI, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, RSPO

, and others as required by the business or market. This role ensures the unit's products and processes meet global and domestic certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

Certification & Compliance Management

Coordinate and maintain all third-party certifications including

FSSAI license, Organic, renewal

,

Halal

,

Kosher

,

Non-GMO

,

RSPO

, and any client-specific audits. Liaise with certification bodies, consultants, and authorities to prepare for audits, respond to non-conformities, and submit required documentation. Maintain a certification calendar and ensure timely application/renewal to avoid compliance lapses.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation systems for compliance, including SOPs, traceability records, declarations, and internal audit logs. Ensure product labels, claims, and packaging materials meet regulatory and certification standards. Prepare and submit regulatory filings and declarations (e.g. FSSAI Form C, RSPO annual communications).

Quality Assurance & Auditing

Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with applicable standards (e.g. Halal hygiene protocols, RSPO supply chain models, etc.). Identify gaps and propose corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to achieve and maintain compliance. Support product and process traceability for Non-GMO and RSPO Mass Balance/Segregated systems.

Training & Awareness

Conduct internal training for production, procurement, and QA teams on certification standards and hygiene requirements. Build cross-functional awareness of requirements such as halal compliance zones, allergen management (Kosher), and raw material integrity (Non-GMO).

Reporting & Communication

Generate monthly reports on compliance status, certification timelines, audit outcomes, and risk assessments. Support client documentation requests (e.g., Kosher certificate copies, Halal declarations, GMO-free certificates, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's/Master's Degree

in Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field.

2-5 years

of experience in food industry QA or regulatory compliance, preferably in a manufacturing setup. Experience handling

FSSAI, Halal, Kosher, RSPO, or Non-GMO certifications

is mandatory.
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Willingness to travel:

50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person