SFA Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Role purpose:

Interpret current Singapore food regulatory requirements and advise clients on practical compliance pathways for food-service, manufacturing, import and related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Review business models against current SFA requirements.
• Advise on food-shop, catering, central-kitchen and relevant food-business licensing requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps in premises, processes, documentation and food handling.
• Advise on import/food regulatory requirements where within competence.
• Track regulatory developments relevant to assigned projects and flag changes.

Typical deliverables

• Regulatory gap assessment.
• Compliance roadmap.
• Licence-readiness checklist.
• Regulatory requirements matrix.
• Written technical opinion with assumptions and limitations.

Mandatory appointment standard

• Strong current working knowledge of Singapore food regulation and SFA licensing/compliance practice.
• At least 5 years of relevant Singapore regulatory, food-safety, QA or consultancy experience.
• Ability to cite and work from current primary regulatory sources.

Preferred qualifications / credentials

• Degree/diploma in food science, food technology, public health, law/regulatory affairs or related field.
• Former regulator, compliance lead or senior QA experience.
• WSQ FSC Level 4 where FSMS advice is included.

Experience guideline

• Normally 7+ years for Grade A; highly specialised former regulators may be appointed based on demonstrated expertise.

Training capability

• May deliver regulatory briefings and industry updates; adult-learning credentials preferred for formal courses.

Payment

On project basis