Advanced searches in Anvisa and MAPA libraries and on international regulatory platforms (e.g., Mercosur, EFSA, FDA, Health Canada);
Reading, interpreting and applying national and international legislation, guidance documents and technical-scientific information;
In safety and efficacy assessment processes for novel foods and ingredients, including probiotics and enzymes, food additives, processing aids and substances used in food contact materials:
Preparation of regulatory opinions;
Preparation of feasibility studies;
Preparation and review of technical-scientific reports (RTCs);
Preparation of responses to Anvisa’s technical requests;
Assessment of regulatory risks and opportunities;
Leading technical interactions with clients to provide guidance and necessary clarifications on project execution;
Technical capacity to actively contribute to proposed changes to the national regulatory framework in Anvisa Public Consultations.

Academic background: Food Engineering, Food Science, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Chemistry, Agronomy or related fields;
Regulatory Affairs experience: Proven experience managing approval processes for new ingredients (including probiotics and enzymes), food additives and/or processing aids;
Languages: Intermediate English (strong reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for analysis of international documents);
Digital tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (emphasis on Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat;
Technical advantage: Experience with approval processes for functional or health claims and for substances used in food contact materials.

New Ingredients Analyst

Key skills