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Antony, Île-De-France, France

Elven, Brittany, France

As a Regulatory Affairs professional at Symrise Aqua Feed, I coordinated product registrations worldwide and regional registrations, collaborating closely with the regional regulatory affairs managers, coordinators, customers, and external contacts. My role was multifaceted encompassing:Solid expertise in EU Animal Feed Regulation, particularly in feed hygiene, feed marketing, and animal by-product regulations. In charge of ensuring regulatory compliance for products entering/placed on the EU market.Validation of Health Certificates for Import-Exports, ensuring compliance with sanitary & customs requirements of destination countries for smooth import-export operations. This involved proactive risk mitigation and adherence to evolving regulatory landscapes.In charge of validating technical datasheets, and labels, to ensure regulatory compliance for global markets.Strategic regulatory assessment and collaborative formulation for market expansions and new feed formulation strategies. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including marketing and R&D to align regulatory objectives with business goals effectively.Streamlined registration & authorization procedures for feed ingredients, navigation through regulatory complexities of authorities such as AAFCO, FDA, GACC, etc.,Implementation of Regulatory optimization, and new tools for easy RA monitoring of global changes in the regulatory landscape. Facilitated access to the EU trade association (FEFANA), and provided comprehensive training to regional regulatory managers and coordinators to foster a unified approach to regulatory compliance.Local key user (LKU) for SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring seamless integration of regulatory & quality requirements into ERP systems for enhanced efficiency and compliance.

Lille, Hauts-De-France, France

Responsible for determining regulatory requirements across various food applications from the manufacturing process to product specification, labeling, and communication around the ingredients, including nutritional and health claims. In charge of developing vegan & vegetarian mapping in the context of the new ISO DIS 23662:2021 comparing the regulatory requirements of Novel Food, Food improvement agents, GRAS, Feed regulatory dossiers, and GM Food enzymes in EU, US, China, and Japan. Updating regulatory product specifications for EMEA countries for polyols, ensuring compliance with FAO(JECFA), and Food Chemical Codex (FCC) standards.Responsible for developing Q&A for proteins, covering labeling (B2B, B2C), health and nutritional claims, GMOs, pesticides and contamination, organic food, natural, and allergens.Synthesizing regulatory implications of the New Transparency Regulation (EU) 2019/1381, strategizing to valorize innovative products, and conducting impact assessment for pre-market approval dossiers.

Oosterhout, North Brabant, Netherlands

Literature study on food fraud and food defense, in the fruit juice industry, and carried out SWOT analysis of the current food fraud system and suggesting tools to mitigate food fraud. (Study of SSAFE tool, Riskplaza, HorizonScan).Participated in the FSSC 22000 auditing and performed site auditing, to identify the major gaps in the food fraud and food defense system.

Lille Area, France

Developing comprehensive product labeling strategies in accordance with the EU Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, to provide clear and transparent information to consumers regarding ingredients, allergens, nutritional values, and other relevant details.Implementing a traceability system encompassing the collection and integration of pre-existing data (paper-based) into a computerized-based platform, facilitating seamless tracking and monitoring of product movement from the reception of the raw material to the final consumer.Overseeing food packaging and logistics operations, leading the reorganization of the workplace to optimize workflow efficiency, minimize waste, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.Conducting health and hygiene training sessions to educate staff on best practices and protocols, developing a culture within the company for safety, cleanliness, and compliance within the workplace. Taking charge of production planning and execution for ready-to-eat meals and meat products, leveraging strategic inventory management techniques to maintain optimal stock levels and meet customer demand effectively.

Masters In Food Science, Agroalimentaire

Bachelor Of Science, Zoology And Biotechnology