Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Nutrition

Job Title-Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Nutrition

Location-Unilever R&D Bangalore

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At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Key Responsibilities
• Regulatory Strategy & Compliance
o Lead end-to-end regulatory compliance for the Foods portfolio, ensuring adherence to FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and other applicable Indian and global regulations.
o Proactively monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory changes (FSSAI notifications, labelling, claims, fortification, food safety, etc.) to business stakeholders.
o Support the team to develop and execute regulatory strategies for new product launches, reformulations, and innovations, ensuring speed-to-market and risk mitigation.
o Artwork approvals and compliance for Foods Portfolio.
o FSSAI License documentation such as drafting of ‘Statement of Ingredients (SOI), draft response to queries etc.
o Ensuring Raw material compliance-existing and new.
o Support team in digital tools strategy and execution.

• Nutrition & Claims Management
o Ensure all product claims (nutrition, health, functional) are substantiated and compliant with FSSAI and international standards.
o Partner with R&D and Marketing to develop consumer-relevant, compliant nutrition communication.
o Lead regulatory input for product fortification, clean label, and responsible nutrition initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement
o Build strong internal partnerships with R&D, Quality, D&H, Legal, Marketing, Procurement and Supply Chain to enable compliant business growth.
o Primary point of contact for license related Liasoning with external consultants, relevant state licensing officials.
o Co-ordination with R&D, Legal and Supply chain for FSSAI License related requirements.

• Risk Management & Training
o Identify, document and support team to mitigate regulatory risks across the value chain.
o Lead regulatory training and awareness programs for cross-functional teams.

Experience and skills required:
• 2–7 years of hands-on experience in Regulatory Affairs in the FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of Indian regulatory frameworks (FSSAI, Nutrition, State FDA, Legal Metrology).
Soft Skills & Core Competencies
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with internal teams and external authorities.
• Collaboration & Influence: Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to resolving regulatory challenges.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation and submissions.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align regulatory actions with broader business goals.

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