Internship - Food Regulatory & Compliance Intern (6 months + from Nov 2026)

Job description

About Us As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. Job Description Internship - Food Regulatory & Compliance (6 months) Location: Singapore, Biopolis Function: Innovation, Quality and Food Safety Work arrangement: 5 days working in office What you will do: You will be reporting to the Regional Head of Regulatory Compliance in assisting the following tasks and projects: Stay ahead of global trends: Track and analyze key regulatory developments across the region and globally, and translate them into insights that matter for the business. Create engaging Global Regulatory Newsletters that showcase emerging trends and keep teams informed. Understand global market requirements: Work closely with the Quality & Food Safety and Innovation teams to map out regulatory requirements across different markets, gaining insight into how government regulations shape product development and supply chain strategies. Support compliant product launches: Apply your knowledge by conducting regulatory checks for new products—reviewing formulations, labeling, standards of identity, and testing parameters to help ensure everything meets market requirements before launch. Build tools that make an impact: Maintain global regulatory database within our Document Management System, helping teams access critical information efficiently. Shape the way we work: Research and co-create regulatory training materials, SOPs, and practical tools that drive consistency and improve how regulatory compliance and risk assessment processes are implemented across the organization. Requirements Who we are looking for: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science and technology, Food Engineering or a related field is required. Prior internship or working experience in food industry will be ideal. Strong interest in international food regulations and policies. Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with the teams. Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required. Ability to commit to a 6 month internship without visa sponsorship. Ability to start asap will be a strong advantage. ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.