Work Experience :
QA/QC Mgr
2017-05-31 - 2018-06-29
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Led the ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Team, ensuring GMP and hygiene standards were met.
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Managed quality control for raw materials, in-process goods, and finished packaging.
Other
2018-09-16 - 2021-03-11
Senior Consultant | September 2018 – March 2021
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Licensing: Expertly handled FSSAI licensing queries and successfully executed difficult license approvals for clients.
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Auditing: Conducted inspections and audits compliant with ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001, and HACCP standards.
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Project Management: Prepared industrial project reports for food manufacturing units and assisted in the formulation/invention of new food products.
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Label Compliance: Provided rigorous label checking services to ensure alignment with Legal Metrology and FSSAI labelling regulations.
Other
2021-06-30 - 2022-03-30
Delivered end-to-end certification support to diverse food industry clients, ensuring their adherence to evolving food safety laws.
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Provided strategic advice on label compliance and legal metrology to startups and SMEs.
QA/QC Mgr
2022-05-01 - 2024-02-28
Regulatory & Technical Support (AROMA BU) | May 2022 – February 2024
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Customer Complaint Resolution: Monitored and resolved product quality complaints for both domestic and export markets, collaborating with QA/QC and R&D to drive root cause analysis.
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Certification Management: Handled extensive certification portfolios including FSSAI, FDA, Halal (MUI), Kosher, and REACH registration.
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Technical Documentation: Managed the lifecycle of technical documents (MSDS, Labels, Specs) ensuring alignment with global safety standards (GHS, CLP).
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Quality Strategy: Supported the product quality strategy by tracing commercial batch records and completing quality agreement work processes.
QA/QC Mgr
2024-02-29 - 2025-03-30
Led regulatory operations for the Indian region of a multinational Food & Beverage ingredient group active in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with QA, R&D, and Operations to resolve consumer
technical concerns and streamline Principals' development programs.
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Document Management: Updated and maintained technical documentation including Product Specifications (FCC, BP, USP) and MSDS in accordance with GHS, CLP, and OSHA requirements.
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Global Registration: Executed product registrations and ensured compliance with country-specific criteria such as SFDA (Saudi) and FSSAI (India).
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Audit & Certification: Managed pre-post audit planning and secured certifications including Halal, Kosher, and ISO 9001. Handled company incorporation support (GST, IEC, MSME) for Indian operations.
QA/QC Mgr
2025-04-03 - Presently working
Spearheading the centralized regulatory department, focusing on the dual compliance of Industrial Chemicals and Food Ingredients.
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Integrated Management System (IMS) & Documentation: Established the "Integrated Regulatory Document Control" system, ensuring 100% integrity of PIFs, Licenses, and Audit Reports. Defined competency matrices to ensure team readiness for FSSC 22000 audits.●
Product Registration & "Gate-Stage" Compliance: Designed and implemented a "Gate-Stage" vetting process to differentiate regulatory pathways for Industrial Chemicals (REACH, GHS focus) versus Food Ingredients (FSSAI, FDA, FCC standards). Successfully managed "Dual-Use" classification for products like Acetaldehyde and Sorbates.
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Labelling & Claims Substantiation: Instituted strict "Labelling Compliance" protocols to control FSSC 22000 logo usage and substantiate "Allergen-Free," "Natural," and "Purity" claims using analytical data (C14 testing/LCA studies).
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Change Control Management: Developed a robust "Regulatory Change Control" system to assess the impact of formulation or process changes on licensing and safety, categorizing changes as Minor, Moderate, or Major to ensure statutory compliance prior to implementation.
●Allergen Risk Management: Pioneered the "Negative Verification" protocol for synthetic ingredients, utilizing Master Formula reviews to confirm 0% biological inputs, thereby enabling confident "Allergen Non-Applicability" declarations for customers without unnecessary testing.
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Surveillance & Inspection Readiness: Led "Market Surveillance" initiatives to monitor competitor non-compliance and managed regulatory liaison for FSSAI/FDA queries. Maintained "Inspection Readiness Files" to ensure successful agency audits.
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Global Trade Compliance: Managed Import/Export controls by conducting regulatory Gap Analyses for new markets and generating critical trade documents (Free Sale Certificates, Health Certificates).
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Crisis Management (Recall/Withdrawal): Established the "Global Product Recall" procedure distinguishing between Class I/II Food Safety Recalls and Class III Chemical Withdrawals, ensuring rapid containment of non-compliant stock.
