Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Foods)

Location: Pleasanton, CA - USA

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Your role at Clorox

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist II supports regulatory compliance and product safety for Clorox’s FDA-regulated Foods portfolio in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the Kingsford business. This role helps bring new products to market and ensures existing products remain compliant by interpreting regulations, assessing risks, and providing practical guidance that balances business needs with regulatory requirements.

Working closely with teams across R&D, Product Safety, Legal, Quality, Government Affairs, and Consumer Affairs, the specialist translates complex regulations into clear, actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of navigating complex regulatory environments while supporting innovation, compliance, and business growth. NOTE: This is not a role for someone with a pharma or medical device background.

In this role, you will

• Provide Regulatory Leadership for Innovation & Commercialization (55%)
• Serve as the regulatory representative on cross-functional project teams, providing proactive, risk-based guidance, including support for the Canada Foods business.
• Review formulations, supplier documentation, claims, ingredient statements/nutrition information, and labels to ensure regulatory compliance for product innovation and commercialization.
• Interpret regulations to recommend compliant and commercially viable pathways and be able to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for stakeholders.
• Identify regulatory risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support licensing activities, as needed.
• Oversee Brand Maintenance & Lifecycle Management (25%)
• Provide ongoing regulatory support for existing products, including formula/label updates and issue resolution.
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., federal, state, global trends) and translate impacts into actionable changes.
• Work with Consumer Affairs to develop consumer-facing responses, providing regulatory guidance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate interpretation of product claims, ingredients, and safety information.
• Monitor the Certification Program (10%)
• Lead regulatory activities supporting third-party certifications (e.g., Kosher, Halal, Organic).
• Coordinate submission dossiers, data verification, and renewal processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and certifying bodies to ensure compliance and continuity.

Manage Regulatory Registrations (10%)

Manage state and federal Food facility registrations and product registrations for Kingsford.

Ensure timely submissions to avoid business disruption.

What we look for

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology).
• Must have 4+ years of Foods regulatory experience within the CPG industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations (e.g., FD&C Act) and Canadian regulatory frameworks, including labeling, claims, ingredients, and formulation requirements.
• Hands-on experience with third-party certifications (e.g. Kosher, Halal, Organic).
• Experience with state and federal registrations and a solid understanding of the FDA enforcement landscape, including emerging trends and state vs federal dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to develop regulatory strategies, assess risk, and influence cross-functional teams to drive compliant outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills and sound judgment in navigating complex and ambiguous situations.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Workplace type

Hybrid: This individual will work onsite in the office 3 days a week and 2 days remotely.

Additional Locations: Durham, NC - USA (Hill Bldg), Alpharetta, GA - USA