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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), Office of Partnerships (OP) is pleased to announce the posting of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Food Protection Task Force Conference (R13) Grant. This grant program is intended to encourage the development of a Task Force within each State and to provide funding for Task Force meetings. Conference grant funding is available to State, local, and tribal agencies that have an existing Food Safety and Food Defense Task Force, as well as to State agencies that are in the process of developing a new Food Protection Task Force. State Food Protection Task Force meetings should foster communication and cooperation among State, local, and tribal public health and food safety agencies and other interested parties.

Approximately 15 awards up to $10,000 per award will be made in FY 2013, but application budgets should reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. The awardee may receive up to five years of funding based on performance and availability of funds.

Grants are available in States and territories that have an existing Food Protection Task Force, as well as those that are in the process of developing a new Food Protection Task Force. Due to the nature of this program and the fact that it is designed to foster communications among State, local, tribal, and territorial food protection, public health, agriculture, and regulatory agencies, this FOA is not being extended to other entities. The Task Force must include representatives from government agencies such as health or agriculture departments with the authority to develop and implement food protection measures within their State.

Individuals selected by State/local/territory/tribal governments may serve as Principal Investigator and may work with their Institution to apply for support under this FOA. Only one grant under this FOA will be awarded per State. States are urged to collaborate between agencies to submit a single application.

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): May 1, 2013
Letter of Intent Due Date: Not applicable
Application Due Date: July 1, 2013

For additional information please review the full announcement at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-200.html

FDA/ORA/Office of Partnerships
Ph: 301.796.5390
Fax: 301.827.3558
Email: OP-ORA@fda.hhs.gov

Laws and Regulations Update - 04/19/2013

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:05:19 GMT

USDA

Agriculture Secretary Visits San Diego Summer Meals Site; Calls on Communities to Help Ensure Children Have Access to Healthy Food Year Round

USDA Dedicates April to Increasing Awareness on How to Stop Invasive Pests from Spreading

USDA Allows 25 EU States to Import Live Birds and Poultry, Poultry Meat, and Poultry Prodcuts

AMS

USDA Seeks Nominees for Cattlemens Beef Board

FSIS

State Implementation of PHIS Begins

Sample Collection from Cattle Under the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Ongoing Surveillance Program

Manufacture of Animal Food or Uninspected Articles at Official Establishments

Increased Species Sampling Plan for Imported Products

Stay Food Safe During Spring Festivities

Laws and Regulations Update - 02/14/13

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:43:04 GMT

FTC

FTC Approves Modified Final Order Settling Charges against Marketer of Four Loko Malt Beverage

FTC Permanently Stops Fake News Website Operator that Allegedly Deceived Consumers about Acai Berry Weight-Loss Products

USDA

Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2013 Farm Income Forecast

Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk on Russia's Suspension of U.S. Meat Exports

USDA to Release New Long-Term Agricultural Projections

USDA Preserves $4 Billion in Agricultural Exports in 2012 by Knocking Down Barriers to Trade

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announce Agreement to Further Open Japan's Market to U.S. Beef

FDA

Court shuts down U.S. operations of California drug, dietary supplement manufacturer

The Nutrition Facts Label: Helping Americans Make Heart-Healthy Choices

FSIS

E. coli (STEC) Survey Available for Comment

Special Alert: Teleconference on “Hold and Test” of Imported Meat Products

Guidelines and Instructions for Controlling Meat and Poultry Products Pending FSIS Test Results

NACMPI Provides Recommendations

2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum

IOM

Report: Environmental Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty

APHIS

USDA Announces a Proposed Action Plan for Swine Brucellosis and Pseudorabies

FNS

USDA Proposes Standards to Provide Healthy Food Options in Schools

Laws and Regulations Committee Update - 01/18/2013

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:26:57 GMT

FTC

FTC Commissioners Uphold Trial Judge Decision that POM Wonderful, LLC; Stewart and Lynda Resnick; Others Deceptively Advertised Pomegranate Products by Making Unsupported Health Claims

GIPSA

Vilsack Names Grain Inspection Advisory

USDA

USDA Announces International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standard-Setting Activities

USDA Adds Approved Tests for Bovine Tuberculosis in Cervids

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Continuing His Service in the Obama Administration

USDA Announces Investments in Bioenergy Research and Development to Spur New Markets, Innovation, and Unlimited Opportunity in Rural America

Agriculture Secretary Appoints New National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection Members

USDA Designates 597 Counties in 2013 as Disaster Areas Due to Drought

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill

AMS

USDA Appoints New Member to the National Organic Standards Board

IOM

Meeting: Leveraging Action to Support Dissemination of Pregnancy Weigh Gain Guidelines

FSIS

Notice: Ensuring Integrity of Data in the Assurancenet/In-Commerce System

FSMA

Proposed Rule: Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls

Proposed Rule: Standards for Produce Safety

Implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act: Proposed Rules for Produce and Preventive Controls for Human Food

Progress Report

Wiley Award Nominations

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:48:20 GMT

As the immediate past recipient of the Harvey W. Wiley Award, it is with great pleasure that I serve as Chair of the 2013 AFDO Harvey W. Wiley Award Selection Committee.

The Harvey W. Wiley Award is presented annually to a regulatory or honorary AFDO member for exceptional service in the performance of duties and responsibilities in the administration and enforcement of food, drug, product safety and other consumer protection laws, and who demonstrates promotion of the objectives of the Association of Food and Drug Officials.

At this time, I am kindly requesting your assistance in seeking nominations of outstanding regulatory and honorary AFDO members for this prestigious award, which will be presented at the AFDO Conference during the Wiley Awards Banquet on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Along with the nomination, I am requesting a brief resume of the nominee, his/her accomplishments, and his/her contributions to AFDO and his/her Affiliate.

Please send your nomination(s) directly to me via email or mail by February 15, 2013

E-mail: jerry.wojtala@ifpti.org
Mail: IFPTI

49 West Michigan Avenue Ste. 300

Battle Creek, Michigan 49017

Thank you for taking time to participate by submitting your nomination to honor one of our well-deserving members.

Sincerely,
Jerry Wojtala

Food Related Emergency Exercise-Bundle (FREE-B) - RFP

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:26:06 GMT

WHAT: Food Related Emergency Exercise Bundle (FREE-B) Request for Proposals (RFP)

WHO: Jason Bashura, FDA / CFSAN / Food Defense and Emergency Coordination Staff

WHEN: RFP Closing date is March 15, 2013

HOW: The FDA today is announcing that, through a contract with the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), we are issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to provide interested State, Local, Tribal or Territorial-based entities with strategic guidance and limited financial support (up to $4,000) to conduct one of the FREE-B exercises.

To access the link to the RFP, please go to www.fda.gov/FoodDefense, and click on the link to the RFP located in the “Resources For You” box on the left hand side of the page, titled “RFP: FREE-B – NEW.”

Released in July, 2011 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the FREE-B is a set of five tabletop exercise scenarios, available online, based on both intentional and unintentional food contamination events. FREE-B is designed with the intention of assisting stakeholders in assessing existing food emergency response plans, protocols, and procedures, or to assist in the revision or development of a food emergency response plan.

Once the request for proposals period has closed a review panel will perform a thorough analysis of the submissions received and make a recommendation to the FDA for granting funding requests. This recommendation will be determined based on the criteria identified in the RFP and the scenario requested. The Food Defense Oversight Team will review and approve the final list of awardees. All of the entities submitting a response to the RFP will be notified of a decision by March 31, 2013.

If you need additional information or have questions, please feel free to contact the Food Defense team @ FoodDefense@fda.hhs.gov - we look forward to receiving the proposals and appreciate your ongoing support of FDA and its mission.

Sincerely,

Jason P. Bashura, MPH, RS

Senior Food Defense Analyst

FDA / CFSAN / Food Defense and Emergency Coordination Staff

5100 Paint Branch Parkway

College Park, MD 20740

FoodDefense@fda.hhs.gov

Laws and Regulations Update - 12/19/2012

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:14:29 GMT

FSIS

Documenting Sample Source When Collecting Samples for Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli (STEC) Verification Testing

Date Set for NACMPI Public Meeting

Virginia Firm Recalls Mortadella Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Nut Allergen

FSIS Updates Research Priorities to Address Emerging Food Safety Concerns

OMB

USDA-APHIS Final Rule: Animal Disease Traceability

AMS

USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Ohio Produce Business

ODS

Folate Fact Sheet

FSMA

A New Partnership with New Zealand

Guidance for Industry: What You Need To Know About Registration of Food Facilities; Small Entity Compliance Guide

Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration (Fifth Edition)

FDA

FDA warns consumers not to feed certain Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats

IOM

National Nutrition Education Curriculum Standards

USDA

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Soaring U.S. Exports

Invitation to State Food Protection Trainers

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:00:18 GMT

Who: The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) under a cooperative agreement with the FDA is offering an instructor development workshop for state regulatory trainers.

What: This workshop primarily serves to give insight into adult learning theory and to improve the instructional skills and styles of experienced instructors. The workshop focuses on best teaching and training practices and enhances understanding of instructional competencies set by the International Board for Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (IBSTPI). Emphasis is placed on the active, learner-centered style of delivery and student experience. The workshop includes problem-based training and concentrates on providing performance, technical and higher-level skills instruction. Workshop participants should be prepared to deliver two short presentations in small group settings: One 10-minute and one 15-minute presentation chosen from IFPTI’s standardized course curriculum.

Why: FDA/DHRD has provided IFPTI with funding to train state trainers. The goal of this training is to promote quality instruction and build instructor capacity for the integrated food safety system. This is a prerequisite to teach other courses in the national food protection curriculum.

Cost: Registration fee is waived for government officials. All travel-related expenses will be reimbursed for workshop participants according to IFPTI’s travel policies.

Duration: 2 1/2 day Workshop

When: Select either January 9-11 or March 13-15, 2013.

Where: IFPTI training facilities - Battle Creek, Michigan.

Reply: Please submit your trainer candidates’ names, email addresses, phone number, and preferred workshop date to instructor.development@IFPTI.org by November 30, 2012. Acceptance of participants will be made by IFPTI’s selection committee. If selected, your trainers will be notified with an invitation to attend the workshop and additional information with be provided.

Target Audience: State regulatory food/feed protection trainers or local agency trainers, who are used statewide by the state agency.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

· Identify and discuss what enhances or detracts from the adult learning process.

· Discuss the meaning and application of several instructional terms and concepts.

· Summarize the characteristics of ineffective and effective instructors.

· Employ instructor assessment criteria when assessing workshop presentations.

· Discuss specific presentation skills and techniques in detail.

· Apply questioning techniques effectively.

· Reflect upon and improve instructional methods and styles based on feedback and assessments from the exercise.

· Identify and discuss different instructional methods.

· Anticipate and/or respond effectively to challenging classroom situations associated with the instructor, the participant, and the learning environment.

· Recognize and respond appropriately to challenges to the professional image of themselves and their organization.

· Reflect upon and improve instructional method and style based on feedback and assessment from this exercise.

Prerequisites: IFPTI recommends that participants have prior instructional and training experience and a general knowledge of instructional methodology.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely, Jerry

Laws and Regulations Update - 12/06/2012

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:21:30 GMT

NTP

National Toxicology Program Update

Upcoming Childhood Obesity Virtual Forum panelists will include the NTP Director and Director of OHAT

USDA

Donning and Doffing Time Measurement

FSIS

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Recalled, Imported Frozen "Butter Chicken With Basmati Rice" Meals

FDA

FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections Linked to Peanut Butter made by Sunland Inc

FDA Proposed Rule: Accreditation of Third Parties to Conduct Food Safety Audits and for Other Related Purposes

Laws and Regulations Committee Update - 11/21/2012

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:34:51 GMT

NIH

For National Diabetes Month, NIH urges actions to reach health goals

AMS

California Firm Posts $60,000 Employment Bond

FSIS

USDA Offers Food Assistance to Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Iowa Firm Recalls Barbecue Sausage Products That May Be Undercooked

Tragedy Strikes with Loss of Valued FSIS Veterinarian

APHIS

USDA Seeks Suggestions for Projects Funded by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill

IOM

Meeting: Consequences of Sodium Reduction in Populations: December 2012

2013 Membership Renewal Contest

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:25:06 GMT

(1) GRAND PRIZE
One (1) complimentary registration to the AFDO 2013 Educational Conference in Louisville, KY. Value: $425.00.

This prize is transferrable.

(2) 1st PRIZES

Two (2) complimentary tickets to a 2013 Conference Event, such as the Monday Night Event ($50), Burditt Luncheon ($30) or Wiley Award Dinner ($50). Mix-or-match your tickets. Value: $80.00 - $100.00.

Tickets are transferrable.

(2) 2nd PRIZES

$25.00 worth of AFDO publications of your choice.

Winners will be drawn on Monday, December 17, 2012, and notified by email or phone, and announced in eNEWS.

To renew or update your membership log in to your profile at http://www.afdo.org/Content/Members/MemberProfile.aspx with your email and password and follow suggested actions on your profile screen.

Don't know your password? Reset it here http://www.afdo.org/Sys/ForgottenPasswordRequest

Remember: If you want to win, renew early!

Laws and Regulations Update - 11/08/12

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:49:24 GMT

FDA

Guidance for Industry: Necessity of the Use of Food Product Categories in Food Facility Registrations and Updates to Food Product Categories

IOM

Exploring Health and Environmental Costs of Food - Workshop Summary

FNS

USDA Offers Food Assistance to Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy

FSIS

Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency

Instructions Concerning Written Recall Procedures and Food Defense Plans

Case Referral and Disposition - Revision 3

PHIS Update

Actions to Take When an Establishment Substantially or Temporarily Alters its Salmonella Control Process

FTC

FTC Tells Consumers They May Be Due a Refund If They Purchased Walgreens’ "Wal-Born" Cold and Flu Supplements

NIDDK

HHS/India Joint Statement on Diabetes Research

Laws and Regulations Update - 10/19/2012

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:34:25 GMT

FSIS

Texas Firm Recalls Beef and Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection and Misbranding

FSIS To Hold Webinar on Poultry Sanitary Dressing Procedures

Optional Repeat Testing of Non-O157 STEC

Online Tool to Report Food Safety Concerns

FTC

FTC to Host Workshop to Explore Practices and Privacy Implications of Comprehensive Collection of Internet Users’ Data

GAO

Homeland Security: Agriculture Inspection Program Has Made Some Improvements, but Management Challenges Persist

USDA

Biennial Review and Republication of Select Agent and Toxin List

General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan

Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Expiration of Authority for 2008 Farm Bill Programs

IOM

New Challenges and Opportunities in Food Marketing to Children and Youth: A Workshop

Public Session: Evaluating Progress of Obesity Prevention Efforts: What Does the Field Need to Know?

Your Help Needed With Norovirus Survey

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:07:34 GMT

We need your help. Researchers from RTI International and Clemson University are conducting a survey to determine your knowledge about norovirus so we can develop educational materials to help you. The web-based survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. All data will be kept confidential. Results for individual persons or organizations will not be published. Survey respondents will receive a copy of the survey findings.

Please complete the survey in the next two weeks if you are involved with training or education on food safety, hygiene, or sanitation in retail or institutional settings, or regulation or inspection of retail or institutional establishments. To complete the survey, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QWXXSH2

This survey is part of NoroCORE, a USDA-funded grant that centers on reducing the burden of foodborne disease attributed to viruses.

If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Kosa of RTI at 1-800-334-8571, extension 23901or norovirus@rti.org.

New WAFDO President: Cindy L. Ulch

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:57:22 GMT

Cindy L. Ulch

Supervisor, Environmental Health Program

Nevada State Health Division

Cindy Ulch is the Supervisor of the Environmental Health Section for the State of Nevada Health Division. She began her career in public health in 1984 as the inspector for the Winnemucca, Nevada field office, a geographical area of some 16,000 square miles. She held that position for 14 years. In 2004 she became Nevada’s Rating and Survey Officer working on staff standardization and program standards and as the FDA liaison for Nevada. She is Nevada’s current FDA Standard. She was hired as the EHS Supervisor in 2009. She represented Nevada’s State Health Officer on the State Board for Registered Environmental Health Specialists for the 7 years. She is a past nominee for the Nevada Public Health Association’s Environmental Health Professional of the Year and was the recipient of the Nevada Environmental Health Professional of the Year award from the Nevada Environmental Health Association in 2007. She is currently the Vice President of WAFDO. Cindy holds a Bachelor of Science in botany with a minor in health education from Southern Utah University.

She is here to share the Nevada State Health Division’s experience in regulating Burning Man, an event that she has attended for 10 years.

Chief of Food Laboratories Job Opening

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:16:25 GMT

CHIEF OF FOOD LABORATORIES
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Tallahassee, Florida

Organization Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; located in Tallahassee, Florida. The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to safeguard the public and support Florida’s agricultural economy.

www.freshfromflorida.com

Position Description:

This is a senior management position as Chief of a bureau within the Division of Food Safety, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Responsible for directing Bureau activities of a statewide laboratory program related to analysis of foods with oversight of four interrelated sections within the Bureau.

Salary Range: $45,173.44 - $95,778.80

Application Deadline Date: October 19, 2012

Key Responsibilities:

Oversight and Management of a Laboratory that performs molecular and microbiological laboratory food testing under an ISO 17025 accredited quality management system.
Oversight and Management of a Biosafety Level 3 laboratory for processing and analyzing samples suspected of containing terrorist threat agents.
Oversight of comprehensive budgets, regulatory policies, legislative proposals, rule adoption, compliance activities, community education / outreach for Bureau.
Coordinates with other Management to ensure consistency in administrative functions
Represents the Division and Agency at state and national meetings, committees and professional organizations as necessary.
Provides policy direction to the Assistant Division Director and the Division Director.
Communicates with industry partners to accomplish regulatory compliance and consensus

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Microbiology or equivalent natural science and 5+ years of related experience
Regulatory experience at state and national level
Highly knowledgeable in food safety
Ability to manage a state-wide regulatory analytical program
Ability to review, understand and present in lay terms the scientific and technological complexities associated with food safety and environmental issues
Ability to work collaboratively with all levels within the internal organization, as well as external groups such as other regulatory officials, the regulated community, academia and consumers
Strong oral, interpersonal, leadership, written communication, problem solving and team building skills

Special Note:

Apply on-line via the People First website at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or fax a State of Florida application to 1 (888) 403-2110 by 11:59 p.m. EST on closing date. If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Mailed or faxed applications must be submitted to People First.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Coca-Cola: SRA and State Relations Job Opening

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:23:07 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Director, Scientific Regulatory Affairs - State Relations

Provide scientific and regulatory expertise and oversight for U.S. incident management and food safety issues. Work collaboratively with Technical, Legal, PAC and Business functions in resolving issues to protect consumers, customers and brands and to minimize regulatory risks. Serve as the principal representative on food regulatory issues with State regulatory agencies. Advise management on food safety regulatory and policy initiatives and advocate with industry trade groups and regulatory agencies.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S)

Reports to: Group Director, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

Provide scientific and regulatory food safety expertise across the U.S. product portfolio including sparkling beverages, juices & juice drinks, enhanced water beverages, bottled water, energy drinks and tea and coffee beverages.
Provide guidance in identifying, managing and/or resolving incidents (e.g., critical emergencies, product withdrawals/recalls, disasters, potential business threats) in order to maintain the integrity of our products and trademarks and to minimize interruptions to the Company or customer operations.
Act as scientific, regulatory and technical expert and consultant by responding to targeted questions from other departments as well as the bottlers, customers and consumers
Interact with scientific/regulatory personnel from government agencies to exchange information or answer questions on specific issues or projects.
Communicate and enforce TCCC polices and processes regarding claims, ingredients, labeling and formulas.
Ensure that formulas, ingredients, labeling, claims and packaging comply with government regulations and Company standards.
Act as a steward of Company policy and guidelines to protect Company reputation, including our Brands and trademarks
Participate in and provide expertise to external organizations/committees/boards such as trade, scientific or industry groups to represent the Company and influence outcomes
Provide leadership in managing major or ongoing issues by educating Company business leaders and influencing strategy/direction

Review new/pending food regulations, interpret and develop company strategies for modifications or implementation of new regulations as required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Science (preferably Master’s or PhD)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Type of Experience REQUIRED:

7-10 years (min) work experience (preferably directing or administering government food regulatory programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES “KSAs” (or Competencies)

· Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.

· Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.

· Delivers Results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.

· Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.

· Develops and Inspires Others: Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.

· Lives the Values: Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the company.

Builds Customer Value: Identifies, understands and gives priority to satisfying the needs of internal and external customers, seizes opportunities that can deliver the greatest value * Understands who we serve & How* Anticipates & Meets the Need* Build Enduring Win-Win Partnerships.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATION(S) AND LICENSE(S)

PC Skills: Basic X Intermediate Advanced

List applicable applications, i.e. Excel, Margin Minder: Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint applications

Certifications and Licenses, i.e. CDL, CPA: N/A

Other Technical Skills

Advanced Regulatory Affairs: Ability to interact with government officials to represent the Company or beverage industry while explaining complex scientific data, reports or issues. This includes the ability to anticipate issues or concerns of interest to public health officials in order to respond to those concerns and the ability to advocate a position in a non-adversarial manner

Advanced Regulatory Knowledge: Expert knowledge of the food regulatory and political landscape (e.g., regulations, issues, federal/state/local government responsibilities and interactions) affecting food and beverages globally. It includes the ability to manage complex regulatory issues affecting products, ingredients, packages or claims.

Building Technical Relationships: Ability to apply technical knowledge and establish credibility with highly technical audiences in order to build technical relationships that will benefit customers or the Company.

Managing Scientific & Regulatory Dialogue in a Business Environment: Ability to apply communication skills and Company language to effectively manage dialogue in response to scientific and regulatory issues. Includes the ability to handle sensitive and complex contacts that require a high level of judgment, tact and diplomacy to minimize negative impact to the system and industry.
Endurance: Willingness and ability to occasionally function effectively over extended periods of time.

If travel is required, select:

Indicate % travel required: Position includes up to 25% travel

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Please send resume to Paola Moncivais, Human Resources, at pmoncivais@coca-cola.com