Glanish Saldanha

A detail-oriented and proactive professional with MSc. in Food Processing and Preservation and strong expertise in Food Quality Assurance, regulatory compliance, and product documentation. Experienced in supporting technical and commercial teams by providing accurate product specifications, ensuring labeling compliance, and managing technical submissions. Skilled in addressing client QA/QC queries, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining quality standards while supporting business objectives.

Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of working efficiently under pressure while continuously embracing new challenges and processes.

Sr. Quality Assurance Executive – Regulatory and Compliance - Taste'L Fine Food Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai

(2024-10)

• Demonstrated strong expertise in regulatory compliance, food safety, and technical documentation management across domestic and international markets.
• Ensured product labeling and ingredient declarations complied with applicable regulatory and customer requirements across multiple regions.
• Maintained statutory and certification compliance, including FSSAI license management, annual filings, and coordination of certification renewals such as Halal, Kosher, SEDEX, COSTCO, and USFDA.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales and Factory QA/QC, to resolve compliance, quality, and operational challenges.
• Conducted routine internal food safety audits and supported client and third-party audits through timely closure of non-conformities and effective CAPA implementation.
• Managed end-to-end regulatory and technical documentation for Ready-to-Eat (RTE), Ready-to-Cook (RTC), and spices/seasoning products from project initiation through commercialization.
• Reviewed Heat Penetration (HP) reports and coordinated Scheduled Process (SID) filings to support regulatory compliance for exports to the United States.
• Successfully handled multiple international client and private-label projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality, and customer-specific requirements.

Corporate QA Executive - Taste'L Fine Food Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai

(2022 - 2024-09)

• Prepared and reviewed post-shipment documentation, including client-specific documents, container release reports, and other technical records to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Provided nutritional information for new product development (NPD) samples, ensured ingredient listing compliance, and coordinated submission of product and factory information forms as per client specifications.
• Supported plant operations during BRC, client, and third-party audits by assessing facility readiness and participating in internal audit activities.
• Prepared, reviewed, and updated specifications for finished products, raw materials, and packaging materials in line with quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborated with the design team to develop compliant label content, ensuring adherence to country-specific labelling regulations and customer requirements.
• Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process flowcharts to support operational efficiency, standardization, and compliance with quality systems.
• Conducted training sessions for team members and provided support in daily activities.

Master of Science (MSc.) - Food Processing and Preservation - Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science (2020 - 2022)

Bachelor of Science (BSc.) - Biotechnology - Viva College of Arts, Commerce and Science (2017 - 2020)