Mahima Bhola

-Reviews and updates product specifications to ensure UK/EU Regulatory Requirements and food labelling legislation compliance, including accurate ingredient declarations, allergen labelling, nutrition and on-pack claims for both own-brand and private label products. -Ensures labelling compliance through detailed artwork checks and approvals, preventing regulatory breaches and reducing reprints and launch delays related to advertising claims and web content. -Monitors Food Law and safety regulations (UK/EU), supporting the implementation of necessary changes across internal databases and documentation. -Maintains accuracy of product data across regulatory systems (SAP, Salsify and Trace Gains), improving data integrity and accelerating updates for labelling and composition compliance, facilitating accurate reporting. -Responsible for collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, E-Commerce, Retail and Supply Chain to align product requirements and ensure all product information meets internal policies and legal standards, providing advice and feedback for compliance. -Supports audit readiness by maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring all product specifications align with legal requirements across EMEA markets. -Contributes to risk mitigation by identifying discrepancies and resolving potential regulatory issues in labelling data, implementing corrective actions to uphold brand and legal compliance.

•Develop and enforce comprehensive quality control procedures to gurantee the consistency and safety of all food products prepared and served. •Conducts regular inspections and GMP audits of facilities, equipments, and processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and company policies. •Manages the supplier approval procedure to ensure quality and product specifications criteria. •Supports the technical team in managing the compliance programme, ensuring appropriate documentation and reviewing product specifications as part of our due diligence. •Monitoring of CCP's, PRP, OPRP and temperature records •Conducts regular traceability exercises and mock recalls in order to investigate customer complaints. •Investigates and performs root cause analysis for any deviations from quality standards and performs KPI reporting. •Implements Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles to identify, prevent and control potential hazards in food production. Collaborating with premier airlines including British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Gulf Airways, consistently delivering exceptional catering services to clients.

•Led on job training for new crew members to ensure efficient service while overseeing compliance with food safety and hygiene guidelines •Managed customer interactions and resolved complaints •Assisted in inventory management and streamlined operational flow •Conducted regular checks and monitored food preparation and storage for safety compliance

Representing my course Msc. Food technology - Quality Assurance at University of Reading

•Managed bakery operations, from crafting quality baked goods to supply management, while supporting chefs across workstations •Oversaw quality assurance in bakery operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards •Demonstrated efficient time management in handling daily tasks, including specifications checks and ad-hoc duties

•Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies •Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, Lifestyle and individual medical issues •Utilised AI driven tools to analyse nutritional data and recommend persoanlised dietary plans

•A wholesome platform to serve you with the required daily doses of essential nutrients •Conducted research and devleopment activities including formulations, ingredient sourcing and sensory evaluations •Spearheaded the development of organic healthy products from concept to commercialization •Executed marketing strategies, leveraging digital channels to significantly boost customer aquisition and sales •Maintained specification standards for product development, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

•Collaborated with hospital food management team, designing and implementing MNT's for acute diseases and individualised dietary needs •Conducted Comprehensive root cause anaylsis to identify and address dietary issues impacting patient health within a clinical setting

Successful internship programme as a nutritionist intern at SUGATI, center for diet and wellness. Also participated in the corporate workshop with GE power.

- Modules: Food Quality Management Systems, HACCP and ISO 22000, Food Product Design and Formulation, Supplier Management, Food Safety standards, Food Composition, Risk Assessment and Management in the Food Chain, Food Additives, Food Processing and Preservative Techniques, Sustainable Food Manufacturing Process. - Pilot Plant Experience: Freezing, Canning, Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafilteration, Dehydration and Food analysis - Laboratory Skills: HPLC, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Gram Staining, Streak Plating, Milk Fermentation - Research Project: Collaborated with Reading University's eNutri team to conduct a machine learning driven analysis on the cross-sectional relationship between diet cost and diet quality - Analysed NDNS data using SPSS, applying quantitative & qualitative research methodologies for evidence-based decision making - Offered data-driven recommendations for enhancing eNutri's app algorithms and user interface, optimising it for future research & scalability