Industry: Food & Beverage / Ingredients / Regulatory Affairs

Our client, a global leader in natural ingredients and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry, is currently seeking a Regulatory Specialist to join their team in Bangkok. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage regulatory and documentation processes across nine SEA countries, ensuring compliance with evolving food regulations while supporting internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Coordination

• Conduct product regulatory checks across SEA markets and monitor legislative updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Quality, Supply Chain, RD & Applications) to support compliance-related activities.
• Communicate with government authorities (e.g., Customs, Excise) regarding HS codes, labeling, and import/export documentation.
• Assist with regulatory submissions, renewals, and certifications such as Thai Halal, ISO, and FSSC 22000.

Documentation Management

• Prepare, review, and maintain product-related documents including specifications, SDS/MSDS, declarations, and certificates.
• Update and generate MSDS via SAP; manage changes in compliance with both domestic and export requirements.
• Handle Service Cloud system for incoming documentation requests and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with suppliers for raw material documentation and traceability.

Customer & Internal Support

• Act as the main point of contact for regulatory documentation and customer inquiries.
• Advise internal teams on regulatory best practices across SEA.
• Oversee sampling processes, testing logistics, and documentation support for lab coordination.
• Ensure documentation accuracy for LPI and FSSR submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or related discipline.
• 6–10 years of experience in regulatory affairs or product documentation, ideally within the food & beverage industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks across SEA is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in SAP and document management systems is an advantage.