The Quality Assurance Specialist - Food Ingredients role manages quality assurance and regulatory affairs activities for food ingredients. The position ensures that products comply with customer requirements and food safety regulations while supporting regulatory submissions to the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other relevant authorities, audits, complaints, and quality management system activities.
Responsibilities
Maintain the quality management system and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and customer requirements
Review product specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), production records, and test results
Manage product deviations, non-conformities, customer complaints, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
Support internal, customer, and third-party audits, including audit preparation and follow-up actions
Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and obtain required documentation
Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation for food ingredients
Support product registrations, notifications, and submissions to the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory authorities
Review ingredient compositions, allergens, product labels, technical data sheets, and product claims
Monitor changes in food regulations and assess their impact on products and operations
Coordinate regulatory enquiries and compliance documentation with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Quality Management, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or food safety within the food ingredients or food manufacturing industry
Practical knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety management systems
Experience handling audits, deviations, CAPAs, and customer complaints
Experience preparing quality and regulatory documents, including specifications, COAs, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and allergen declarations
Experience working with the Thai FDA, United States FDA, or other food regulatory authorities is preferred
Good understanding of food ingredients, additives, flavouring substances, or functional ingredients
Strong written and spoken English skills, with the ability to communicate with international customers and suppliers
Good analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams
About the company
An international company in the ingredients industry with established operations in Thailand. The organisation develops and supplies ingredients and related products for food and other consumer applications.
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