Organic Reviewer at FoodChain Group, Inc

For more than two decades,FoodChainID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, providing globalexpertiseto navigate the requirements of an increasingly regulated food economy. Serving more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries,FoodChainID offers technical and business services including clean label support, food safety, sustainability claims,Non-GMO Projectstandard and verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, DNA and contaminant testing, and more.

Our vision is toassurethe safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, oneclientand product at a time.

The Organic Reviewer serves as a primary contact for clients seeking USDA Organic certification. This roleis responsible for assessing, reviewing, anddeterminingcompliance of application and products against organicregulations, interpreting technical data, and supporting the certification. The role reports to the Technical Operations Director .

Review and approve client applications, compliance plans, supporting documents, site additions, seed stock compliance, product formulations, product labels, and material/input substances for USDA Organic.

Conduct technical reviews of products, including product labels, ingredients, SOPs, facilities, and inspection reports.

Consistently communicate findings, non-compliances, and outstanding issues to clients viaFoodChainID proprietary software,Supply Trak, or email. Provide technical support to clarify regulatory requirements and resolve issues.

Maintain record keeping systems in compliance with internal procedures, andparticipatein team meetings, workflow improvements, and training sessions.

Conduct desk audits, supply chain evaluations, traceability audits, and mass-balance audits todetermineconformance with USDA Organicregulation.

Identify and report ingredients, processes, and technical issues.

Support new business development efforts through program, quality system, and certification documentation development.

Fulfill other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by the Technical Operations Director.

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum 1 year of experience in the NOP Organic Certification program (crop, handling, or livestock scopes).

Certification in GFSI is preferred but not required.

Previous experience in Non-GMO Project Verification or other product certification program sis preferred but not required.

Knowledge and practical work experience in food/agricultural safety, food regulation/certification/policy, and related industries (farm, food, seed, cosmetic, packaging, supplement/vitamin, textile, etc.)

Working knowledge of regulatory standards from agencies such as FDA, USDA, CFIA, and experience with auditing software, checklists, and corrective action management systems.

Competency in word processing, formatting, databases, and email applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Excellent organizational, monitoring, and tracking skills; ability to manage multiple activities throughout the year.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate complex and technical concepts.

• Initial training onFoodChainID policies, forms, files, andweb-systems.

• Standards training for USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project requirements.

• Monitored training period todemonstratecompetence in certification andverificationreview processes.

• Yearly attendance of department update meetings, review of industry notifications, and annual training seminars.

• All certification review personnel continuouslymaintainadequate knowledge and skills in the…