Anjali E.Kurian Email and Phone Number

Managing Quality control activities in Nutrition departmentSpearheading a team focused on the development, validation, and verification of analytical methods for nutraceuticals, including gummies, dietary supplements, and herbal, botanical, and food products, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and achieving optimal product quality and consistency.Expertise in the analysis and analytical data review of a wide range of parameters including Amino acids, Fructo-oligo saccharides, sugar alcohols, organic acids, carotenoids, withanolides, isoflavones, Benzalkonium chloride, Glutathione, Melatonin, vitamins (fat/water soluble), food additives, preservatives, antioxidants, flavonoids etc. as per FSSAI/IS/AOAC/USP/ISO standardsShelf-life evaluation of nutraceuticals/herbal formulations/food and agri products etc. Familiarized with ISO/IEC 17025 system and LIMS April 2021 - April 2023Preparation and review of SOP’s, Validation and stability protocols, Reports.Review, Assessment & Approval of Quality Management Systems such asChange controls, Deviations, OOT, OOS investigations, Root cause analysis, Review of Vendor Qualifications, Internal audits, review of equipment validations, (IQ,OQ,PQ) & CAPA etc.Training and coaching on cGxP, QMS topics. Responsibilities as FSSAI-Approved Food Analyst:Physical Sample Verification: Perform immediate and accurate physical verification of FSSAI Legal, Surveillance, and FICS samples upon receipt, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with regulatory guidelines.Coordination of Test Parameters: Advise the Specification team on the appropriate testing parameters, based on sample categories and regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with FSSAI standards.Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with all relevant departments to ensure smooth sample processing and data accuracy, promoting efficient workflow and timely results.Timely Report Generation: Oversee the timely release of FICS, Legal, and Surveillance reports, ensuring all reports are completed within the designated timelines and meet quality standards.