I am a results-driven Quality and Regulatory Affairs professional with 8+ years of experience ensuring compliance, managing product registrations, and leading quality assurance systems across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. I specialize in regulatory submissions, compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring seamless market access without business disruption. I am known for my structured approach, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust with both internal and external stakeholders. I thrive in cross-functional, international environments and am passionate about delivering robust QA and regulatory solutions that enable sustainable growth.

Erikan Effiong

I am a results-driven Quality and Regulatory Affairs professional with 8+ years of experience ensuring compliance, managing product registrations, and leading quality assurance systems across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. I specialize in regulatory submissions, compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring seamless market access without business disruption. I am known for my structured approach, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust with both internal and external stakeholders. I thrive in cross-functional, international environments and am passionate about delivering robust QA and regulatory solutions that enable sustainable growth.

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I am a results-driven Quality and Regulatory Affairs professional with 8+ years of experience ensuring compliance, managing product registrations, and leading quality assurance systems across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. I specialize in regulatory submissions, compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring seamless market access without business disruption.

I am known for my structured approach, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust with both internal and external stakeholders. I thrive in cross-functional, international environments and am passionate about delivering robust QA and regulatory solutions that enable sustainable growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

QA & RA Specialist at Danone
December 1, 2024 - Present
Support CBUs (LATAM, MEA, NWW, Turkey, Russia) with compliance, quality oversight, and registrations for FSMP products. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and third-party manufacturers to verify quality documentation and maintain compliance. Strengthened QFS processes to align with EU and international food safety standards, supporting audit readiness. Prepared and maintained regulatory and quality documentation, ensuring compliance with Danone QFS standard and international regulations.
Supplier QA Specialist at Comm Ag Project
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Acted as liaison between European manufacturers and African markets, ensuring regulatory and quality standards compliance. Reviewed and validated technical files, certificates, and supplier documents to secure timely regulatory approvals. Oversaw regulatory compliance for export documentation, supporting business continuity and customer satisfaction. Provided regulatory expertise to stakeholders, accelerating market access across diverse jurisdictions.
Research Assistant - Climate Smart Dairy Value Chain at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
October 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Researched the feasibility of milk replacers for Nigerian dairy farmers in collaboration with FrieslandCampina and CNDDD. Contributed to projects reducing methane and nitrogen emissions in Dutch dairy farming systems. Engaged stakeholders and developed practical tools to enhance food safety and sustainability in dairy.
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Specialist at Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2022
Collaborated with FAO, CODEX, World Bank, USAID and IFIF on national livestock initiatives. Developed and enforced national regulatory frameworks for animal feed safety, improving GMP compliance nationwide. Supervised audits of feed mills and farms annually, enhancing compliance with international standards.

Education

MSc Agricultural Production Chain Management at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
BSc Animal Science at University of Calabar, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Qualifications

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) - FSPCA, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Agribusiness Quality Auditing – Peterson Control Union
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Food Safety & Nutrition – University of Leeds
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Milk Processing & Entrepreneurship – Aeres University
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Project Management – eLearning College
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services