Standards Specialist
Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.
We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.
This role sits in our Health and Nutrition portfolio under the Market Integrity team.
Job Description
This role is based in our 2828 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 office.
Position Summary : The Standards Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining an effective compliance program for New Hope Network and SupplySide events, publications, and digital portfolio. This includes participating in standards development, establishing compliance strategies and attending events.
Duties Include : :
- Review exhibitor labeling to determine eligibility for events based on ingredient and regulatory requirements
- Review advertisements and paid content to determine eligibility for publication
- Verify third-party certifications used by exhibitors
- Perform compliance audits of exhibitor materials at virtual and in-person trade events
- Manage workflow efficiently and ensure the smooth operation of departmental responsibilities
- Stay current with industry development, innovation and regulatory challenges related to food / beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, devices, pet products and cleaners
- Maintain accurate account and compliance records in Salesforce
- Develop and coordinate projects with event sales, content, operations and customer service teams to consistently enforce compliance with the Standards and Compliance programs
- Help continuously improve the application and review process, and our integrity programs overall
- Participate and lead team projects related to ingredient standards, policy, automation, SOPs and other operational and substantive areas as needed
- Travel, as required, to Natural Products Expo and SupplySide
Qualifications
1-3 years of experience with the labeling of FDA-regulated products OR 1-3yrs experience in Natural and Organic Product industryAwareness of USDA Organic Standards requiredMust be able to walk and stand on show floor during eventsAbility to travel as neededExtremely organized with excellent attention to detailAbility to exercise good judgmentSelf-starter, responsible and takes pride in work well doneEffective listener and communicator, both written and verbalConscientious in record-keeping with an appreciation for data integrityAptitude and enthusiasm for working with new technologyProductive working independently and as part of a teamGood interpersonal skills and adapts easily to changeAssociate or bachelor's degreeParalegal experience a plus but not required