Regulatory & Nutrition Compliance Specialist JSB Industries Inc - 3.0 Chelsea, MA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $125,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Microsoft Excel Food allergen awareness Word embeddings Research Productivity software Cross-functional communication FDA regulations Data analysis software

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Position Summary The Regulatory & Nutrition Compliance Specialist is a full-time, on-site role located in the Greater Boston area. This role manages our nutrition database, product formulations, label verification, K-12 school nutrition compliance, and regulatory documentation. You'll work cross-functionally with R D, Quality Assurance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, customers, brokers, and suppliers to ensure our products and product information meet FDA, USDA/FNS, labeling, allergen, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and analytical, and can turn regulatory requirements into practical guidance for internal teams and customers. Key Responsibilities Nutrition Database & Formulation Management (ESHA) Build and maintain product formulations, recipes, ingredients, and raw materials in ESHA, including accurate ingredient percentages and yields Review supplier specifications and nutrition documentation before entering ingredient data Generate, review, and update Nutrition Facts Panels after formulation, ingredient, or supplier changes, verifying serving sizes, rounding, and declaration requirements Troubleshoot formulation and nutrition discrepancies and maintain supporting documentation Ingredient, Allergen & Label Review Develop and review ingredient statements, sub-ingredient declarations, ingredient order by weight, and allergen "Contains" statements Evaluate formulation and ingredient changes for regulatory and labeling impact Review new and revised labels and proofs against verification checklists, including product name, net quantity, Nutrition Facts, manufacturer information, kosher symbols, bioengineered disclosures, Prop 65 warnings, and

GTIN/UPC

Coordinate corrections with Sales, Marketing, QA, R D, customers, and printers, then approve labels prior to printing and maintain review records K-12 & School Nutrition Compliance Calculate grain oz equivalents and Meat/Meat Alternate crediting Review formulations for meal-pattern and Smart Snacks compliance Prepare Product Formulation Statements and related school nutrition documentation Review Buy American requirements and supporting documentation Stay current on

USDA/FNS

guidance and School Nutrition Association (SNA) resources, and answer customer and broker questions on K-12 compliance Product Fact Sheets & Claims Substantiation Create and maintain Product Fact Sheets, keeping them consistent with approved formulas, ESHA records, labels, and current regulations Review nutrient-content, protein (including PDCAAS), fiber, and whole-grain claims, as well as front-of-package and marketing language Maintain documentation supporting regulatory, nutrition, and marketing claims Customer & Cross-Functional Support Answer regulatory and technical questions from customers, brokers, and internal teams Join customer calls on formulations, labels, nutrition, allergens, claims, and K-12 requirements Complete customer regulatory questionnaires and product information requests Investigate and resolve labeling and compliance issues Regulatory Research & Monitoring Monitor FDA and customer-specific requirements affecting labeling, ingredients, nutrition, and claims, including Prop 65 and customer-banned ingredient lists Research and interpret regulations, then communicate their practical impact to

R D, QA, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, and Production Requirements:

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Dietetics, or a related field preferred Experience in food labeling, nutrition, regulatory compliance, product development, or a related food industry function Experience with ESHA or comparable nutrition analysis software required Knowledge of FDA labeling and nutrition requirements; USDA/FNS and K-12 school nutrition knowledge preferred Familiarity with ingredient statements, allergen labeling, Nutrition Facts Panels, nutrient-content claims, and product specifications Strong analytical and research skills, with excellent attention to detail across formulas, labels, and specifications Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a cross-functional environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word Compensation & Benefits Pay range: Minimum $90k - Maximum $125k based on experience In addition to base pay, we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 2 weeks paid time off and paid holidays Career development and growth opportunities JSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer