Tarun Kumar Sharma

About Tarun Kumar Sharma

As a seasoned food safety & regulatory expert with over 8 years of experience, I have developed a strong foundation in food safety regulatory and food contact materials compliance, auditing, testing, quality control & quality assurance. As a Food Contact Materials Regulatory Specialist, I am dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of packaging and additives used in consumer products. With more than 5 years of experience, I am an expert in navigating complex global regulatory frameworks, including FDA and EU regulations.My passion for science and unwavering commitment to ensuring food safety and regulatory has helped me achieve outstanding results throughout my career. As a result, I am now seeking a challenging role of Regulatory Specialist or Manager where I can leverage my extensive knowledge and expertise to drive business success.With my in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards, I have been able to develop and implement robust food safety programs that have resulted in significant cost savings and improved customer satisfaction. I am a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.If you are looking for a dedicated and skilled food safety professional who can drive results, I would love to discuss how my experience and expertise can benefit your organization.

Experience

1. Manager Regulatory Affairs

   FoodChain ID

   Nov 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   A Regulatory Affairs Manager specializing in Food Contact Materials (FCM), bridging the gap between complex global regulations and operational excellence. Expertise in proactive compliance management—leveraging advanced regulatory intelligence to ensure that every raw material and formulation meets the highest safety standards before it hits the market. Navigating the \'grey zones\' of compliance to provide clear, actionable paths for innovation and customer success. Managing the end-to-end review process for incoming raw materials to guarantee 100% adherence to global food contact safety standards and certifications. Ensuring the regulatory integrity of all product formulations by validating compliance across a variety of complex end-use scenarios and application changes.Leading the resolution of technical customer inquiries regarding food contact compliance, providing authoritative documentation and expert guidance. Monitoring global regulatory shifts and emerging legislation through the FoodChain ID platform to proactively advise leadership on business impacts. Supporting high-value customer projects by serving as the primary subject matter expert for food contact regulatory strategy and technical requirements.Liaising with external legal counsel to interpret \"grey zones\" in food contact compliance, ensuring all corporate policies remain legally sound. Partnering with the FDA and other federal agencies as the official organizational representative for regulatory filings and compliance audits. Spearheading the development of internal compliance frameworks that reduce regulatory risk while maintaining operational efficiency. Advising cross-functional teams, including R&D and Procurement, on the impact of new regulations to ensure product development remains ahead of market requirements. Coordinating with internal stakeholders to translate complex FDA 21 CFR and international standards into actionable business protocols.

Education

• University of Allahabad

  Master of Science - MS, Food Technology

  2016 — 2018

• University of Allahabad

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry

  2013 — 2016

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  Certification, Modern Food Packaging Technologies: Regulatory Aspects and Global Trends