Syed Sajaher

Food/FDA & FMCG Compliance Consultant

Upwork • Full time

Jul 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 10 mos

Services I specialize at: • Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) evaluation and FSVP/Importer of Record (IOR) Agent Services. • Food and Supplement Label Reviews in compliance with FDA/EU/UK/FSANZ regulations. • FDA Domestic & Foreign Food Facility and LACF (Low Acid Canned Foods) Registration, SID Filing and U.S. Agent Services. • FDA Import Alert Removal from the Red List and Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE). • Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems, including FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, and BRCGS standards. • Development of FDA, CFIA, EU, UK, FSANZ-compliant Nutritional & Supplement Facts. • HACCP Plan Development, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Assessments. • Food Safety/Amazon Food safety plan development. • Cosmetics Product Formulation (Organic & Vegan) • Certification Systems Implementation for FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, SQF, and QMS 9001. • Development of Supplier Management Systems and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires. • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) system development aligned with Ecovadis standards, focusing on sustainability, human rights, ethics, workplace diversity, and environmental responsibility. Expertise in Standards and Certifications BRCGS Food Safety (Issue 9), FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO QMS 9001, Ecovadis, HACCP, Non-GMO, Organic (EU & NOP), cGMP, IFS, SQF, GMP+FSA, Kosher, Halal.

Manager Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

ACT Polyols (Pvt.) Limited • Full time

Nov 2021 - May 2024 • 2 yrs 6 mos

• Executed all corporate food safety strategies, policies, and procedures while maintaining open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities. • Acted as a primary liaison with external auditors for FSSC, QMS, Halal, Kosher, Organic, and other certifications. • Established and maintained certification-related documentation, including FSSC, QMS, Non-GMO, Kosher, Organic, etc. • Worked on supplier questionnaires and developed new documents as per clients' regulatory and standard requirements. • Conducted internal audits as per schedule, prepared reports, and forwarded them to top management. • Met with other line managers and inspected facilities for compliance with standards, determining methods to resolve identified issues. • Controlled the issuance of document numbers and managed document control processes. • Developed, coordinated, and participated in multifaceted educational, food safety, and quality training programs. • Corresponded with various agencies and companies, including certification bodies, services, and suppliers. • Led the Quality Assurance Team with during external audits through coaching, goal setting, and leading by example.

Assistant Manager Quality Assurance

Fauji Meat Ltd. • Full time

Jun 2019 - Oct 2021 • 2 yrs 4 mos

• Defined quality standards and ensured all deliverables met high quality and client needs (local and international) in accordance with standards. • Monitored processes according to standard parameters, maintaining compliance. • Ensured adherence to ISO requirements and GMP protocols. • Implemented the HACCP system and identified gaps that resisted ISO FSSC 22000 compliance. • Monitored the effectiveness of the Quality Assurance process and workflow. • Ensured the quality of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products. • Conducted internal audits as scheduled and reported effectiveness to top management