Regulatory Affairs Associate
Albertsons Companies, Pleasanton, CA, United States
Why choose us?
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. Join us for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Main Responsibilities
Provide regulatory expertise on cross‑functional project teams and ensure all consumer brands packaging is in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. This involves daily interactions with marketing, graphic design, sourcing and outside design agencies to ensure that all existing, new and revised packaging graphics and placements are in compliance with labeling regulations.
Create label copy with ingredient statements, nutrition facts, substantiating complex claims and approving graphics and ensuring the accuracy of the regulatory information in Albertsons databases, on final artwork and in specifications. This interaction is required from the beginning of the design process to review final artwork prior to package production.
Support commercialization process and ensure timely execution of regulatory‑related tasks— including co‑packer and self‑manufactured product label copy review, claims substantiation, maintenance of checklists, Consumer Brands Style Guide and SOPs. Provide input on nutrition labeling, defining new claim territories and managing packaging timelines.
Facilitate content management for regulatory systems (Specright, Optiva, Mediabox, Genesis, Smart Label), ensuring accurate information and process are maintained in the systems.
Require an excellent understanding and application of U.S. labeling regulations (USDA, FDA, EPA) to assure the accuracy of ingredient statements, nutrition facts, allergen declarations and claims.
Ability to think strategically as well as independently monitor, interpret and ensure compliance with U.S. regulations today and into the future.
The position will be based in Dublin, CA.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following
Food Service, Food Science, Dietician or Nutrition experience – Degree in Food Science or nutrition or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of technical data entry or administrative support requiring document preparation and tracking; compliance work within the retail industry is preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office and technical data entry.
Experience in working directly with a technical functional group.
Must have basic data entry skills with the ability to understand and work with technical information templates, documents, and data systems.
Strong typing skills and ability to handle multiple on‑going projects simultaneously, managing own time to complete assignments within the allotted project timelines.
Comfortable with asking questions and having direct discussions of project requirements with peers, supervisors, and product development personnel up to the VP level.
Ability to interface directly with product suppliers to obtain compliance to information requests and meet project timelines.
Strong communication skills (verbal, email and face to face) are required.
Ability to communicate cross‑functionally between directors, managers, technical staff and vendor community daily.
We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including
Competitive wages paid weekly.
Associate discounts.
Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401(k) and more!).
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits.
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development.
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
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Main Responsibilities
Provide regulatory expertise on cross‑functional project teams and ensure all consumer brands packaging is in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. This involves daily interactions with marketing, graphic design, sourcing and outside design agencies to ensure that all existing, new and revised packaging graphics and placements are in compliance with labeling regulations.
Create label copy with ingredient statements, nutrition facts, substantiating complex claims and approving graphics and ensuring the accuracy of the regulatory information in Albertsons databases, on final artwork and in specifications. This interaction is required from the beginning of the design process to review final artwork prior to package production.
Support commercialization process and ensure timely execution of regulatory‑related tasks— including co‑packer and self‑manufactured product label copy review, claims substantiation, maintenance of checklists, Consumer Brands Style Guide and SOPs. Provide input on nutrition labeling, defining new claim territories and managing packaging timelines.
Facilitate content management for regulatory systems (Specright, Optiva, Mediabox, Genesis, Smart Label), ensuring accurate information and process are maintained in the systems.
Require an excellent understanding and application of U.S. labeling regulations (USDA, FDA, EPA) to assure the accuracy of ingredient statements, nutrition facts, allergen declarations and claims.
Ability to think strategically as well as independently monitor, interpret and ensure compliance with U.S. regulations today and into the future.
The position will be based in Dublin, CA.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following
Food Service, Food Science, Dietician or Nutrition experience – Degree in Food Science or nutrition or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of technical data entry or administrative support requiring document preparation and tracking; compliance work within the retail industry is preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office and technical data entry.
Experience in working directly with a technical functional group.
Must have basic data entry skills with the ability to understand and work with technical information templates, documents, and data systems.
Strong typing skills and ability to handle multiple on‑going projects simultaneously, managing own time to complete assignments within the allotted project timelines.
Comfortable with asking questions and having direct discussions of project requirements with peers, supervisors, and product development personnel up to the VP level.
Ability to interface directly with product suppliers to obtain compliance to information requests and meet project timelines.
Strong communication skills (verbal, email and face to face) are required.
Ability to communicate cross‑functionally between directors, managers, technical staff and vendor community daily.
We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including
Competitive wages paid weekly.
Associate discounts.
Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401(k) and more!).
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits.
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development.
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
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