Regulatory Affairs Technician - Food Labeling

HiFyve•Hicksville, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

HiFyve is hiring a Regulatory Affairs Technician to support food labeling, product specifications, and regulatory compliance for a variety of branded, private-label, and bulk food products. This position works closely with Product Development, Quality, Sales, and Art teams to ensure labels, packaging, specifications, and product documentation meet U.S., Canadian, and customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related scientific field
Minimum 3 years of experience in food industry regulatory affairs and labeling
Strong knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations, including 21 CFR
Experience developing and reviewing ingredient statements, Nutrition Facts Panels, allergen declarations, and food product labels
Familiarity with QMS systems, SOPs, and controlled documentation
Experience with ESHA Genesis R&D, Trustwell, or similar nutrition analysis software
Experience with product specification or commercialization systems such as Oracle or similar platforms
Knowledge of food product claims and certifications, including kosher, non-GMO, RSPO, and Fair Trade
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar collaboration tools
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a food manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) labeling requirements is a plus

Responsibilities

Review and develop food product labels for compliance with FDA, USDA, and customer requirements
Create and verify ingredient statements, Nutrition Facts Panels, and allergen declarations for candy, snacks, specialty foods, and other food products
Develop and maintain internal and customer-facing technical product specifications
Submit and maintain accurate product information throughout the commercialization process
Review and support product claims, including kosher, non-GMO, RSPO, and Fair Trade
Partner with Product Development, Quality, Sales, and Art teams throughout label development and approval
Proof packaging artwork before printing to verify regulatory compliance and accuracy
Maintain regulatory documentation, project files, specifications, and customer records
Compile and manage raw material and finished product specifications
Monitor U.S. and Canadian food labeling regulations and communicate applicable changes internally
Manage supplier compliance documentation and respond to customer requests for allergen forms, specification sheets, COO documentation, and related information
Support Regulatory Affairs and Operations with additional cross-functional projects