Regulatory Specialist

RYZE

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About The Position

The Regulatory Specialist owns label compliance and regulatory clearance for RYZE’s growing product portfolio, including mushroom coffees and new products across retail and direct-to-consumer channels. This brand-side role works closely with Research & Scientific Affairs to ensure products meet FDA dietary supplement and food labeling requirements, product claims are supported by available evidence, and launches receive regulatory review before reaching the market. The role also oversees retailer and Amazon channel compliance, ensuring product listings remain accurate and defensible as the portfolio expands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, a life science or health science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of regulatory experience at a consumer brand, dietary supplement company, or functional food company; brand-side experience is preferred over supplier- or manufacturer-side experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA dietary supplement and food labeling regulations, including Supplement Facts requirements, structure/function claim standards, and the distinction between food and dietary supplement classification.
• Collaborative communication skills, including the ability to translate regulatory complexity into practical guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong documentation instincts, and comfort working in a fast-moving product environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Amazon Seller Central compliance requirements and/or retail channel regulatory requirements such as Target or Walmart.
• Familiarity with GRAS requirements for functional ingredients in food and beverage applications.
• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC).

Responsibilities

• Review product labels, Supplement Facts panels, and packaging for compliance with FDA dietary supplement and food labeling regulations, including disclaimers, ingredient listings, net quantity, and structure/function claim standards.
• Evaluate whether product and label claims are adequately substantiated by available evidence, working with Research & Scientific Affairs and the internal Claims Library.
• Own regulatory clearance for new product launches by coordinating documentation, reviewing label copy, and completing compliance checklists for each new SKU.
• Maintain and review channel-specific compliance for retailer and e-commerce listings, including Amazon Seller Central policies and retailer product setup requirements.
• Review ingredient documentation, including supplier GRAS status, food-grade and supplement-grade certifications, and relevant specifications.
• Monitor FDA warning letters and regulatory developments in functional foods and dietary supplements, and flag implications for RYZE’s claims, labeling, or product formulations.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Research & Scientific Affairs, and Quality to incorporate regulatory compliance into product workflows.
• Maintain regulatory files, SOPs, and documentation standards, and support continuous improvement of the regulatory review process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time