Ashley Peluso

About Ashley Peluso

Experienced Director Of Compliance and Quality Management Systems with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. Strong quality assurance professional skilled in labeling compliance, regulatory requirements (FDA/USDA/TTB/Organic/Kosher/Non-GMO/Gluten-Free/Vegan), Internal Audit, Food Safety Management System, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, and ISO Standards.

Experience

1. Head of Global Regulatory Affairs

   Kencko

   Apr 2021 — Present

   Develop and implement global regulatory strategies for organic, freeze-dried fruit and vegetable products, oatmeal, fruit snacks and bowls, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.• Preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including applications for new products, changes to existing products, and recall strategies.• Main point of contact for all foreign country agencies and regulatory bodies.• Work with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and marketing, to ensure regulatory compliance.• Work with transportation to build importation programs for new country launches.• Validate all product labeling to ensure compliance with country and state/regional requirements.• Work with Legal Council as necessary to address regulatory matters and compliance.• Conduct internal and external (3rd party) compliance audits and provide continuous improvement opportunities where applicable.