R&D Executive - GGG Food Products - Chennai
(2023-12 - 2024-08)
- Led NPD across nutraceutical/functional formats — protein bars, freeze-dried snacks, clean-label condiments.
- Developed protein-boosted makhana snack in 3 seasoning variants, optimised via sensory panel testing.
- Developed quinoa-jowar extruded puff — optimised extrusion parameters for texture and yield.
- Formulated ragi porridge mix for paediatric nutrition — optimised consistency and shelf life.
- Conducted physicochemical stability studies on emulsion-based formulations.
- Ran accelerated shelf-life studies across ambient and stress conditions.
- Prepared FSSAI technical documentation — nutritional panels, labelling, health claims.
- Built regulatory ingredient database (500+ entries) across FSSAI, US FDA, EU standards.
- Coordinated vendors and white-label manufacturers for sourcing and production trials. Maintained formulation logs and audit-ready documentation across NPD workstreams.
Nutritionist & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Part-time) - GGG Food Products - Chennai
(2024-09 - 2025-12)
- Managed FSSAI regulatory dossiers for nutraceutical/functional food products — ingredient compliance, health claims, licensing.
- Handled FoSCoS portal activities — registrations, renewals, modifications, and EPAAS submissions.
- Conducted ingredient-level feasibility assessments — usage limits, additive classification, label claim eligibility.
- Resolved FSSAI queries and deficiencies — maintained compliance calendar for renewals and submissions.
Food Regulatory - LabelBlind Solutions Pvt. Ltd - Mumbai (Remote)
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Conducted regulatory intelligence across 500+ formulations — US FDA 21 CFR, FSSAI compliance, labelling risk identification.
- Performed ingredient/additive classification — GRAS status, usage limits, INS numbers across FSSAI, US FDA, EU frameworks.
- Built regulatory ingredient database supporting NPD feasibility, health claims, and labelling accuracy. Prepared compliance documentation for domestic and export product lines across FSSAI, US FDA, EU standards.
R&D Executive - Sri Krishna Sweets – Muralis Sweets and Food Products Pvt. Ltd - Chennai
(2022-10 - 2023-11)
- Coordinated with third-party dairy manufacturer for flavoured milk — end-to-end vendor management through commercial production.
- Led vendor and white-label coordination for outsourced manufacturing — specifications, production sign-off, and repackaging.
- Conducted internal audits and process reviews across NPD workstreams — ensuring SOP adherence and audit-readiness.
- Prepared and maintained SOPs for formulation, production, and quality control processes.
- Drove process optimisation across millet-based chapathi formats — flour ratios and process parameter standardisation.
- Coordinated equipment trials during commercial scale-up — resolving throughput and consistency issues.
- Conducted competitor benchmarking across 5+ categories to inform NPD priorities.
- Prepared technical documentation and specifications for 10+ product concepts.
Research & Development Intern - Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd - Neemam
(2022-03 - 2022-06)
- Applied gas chromatography-assisted sensory and analytical evaluation methods for off-flavour detection in carbonated beverages — contributing to batch quality release decisions in a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Trained across domestic and export product specifications, labelling regulations, and compliance standards — building foundational competency in omni-channel FMCG product standards across retail, D2C, and export channels.
R&D Intern - Aachi Masala Foods Pvt. Ltd - Chennai
(2021-06 - 2021-08)
- Studied spice processing operations — grinding, roasting, milling, blending — and QC procedures in a large-scale FMCG environment.
- Reviewed export labelling compliance for 50+ products destined for Gulf markets against FSSAI and importing country requirements.
