Shahrzad Tafazoli
Senior Director, Safety & Regulatory Affairs Intertek Assuris
Dr. Shahrzad Tafazoli is Senior Director of Safety & Regulatory Affairs in the Food & Nutrition Group, specializing in the global regulatory landscape for innovative food products. With a strong foundation in toxicology, chemistry, and food safety, she has enabled the successful market entry of products such as enzymes, additives, flavorings, plant-based proteins, and precision fermentation-derived ingredients.
Her strategic guidance during early R&D stages helps both startups and multinationals navigate complex regulatory frameworks to accelerate global access. Dr. Tafazoli holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Master’s degrees in Molecular Toxicology and Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and has published extensively on the safety of novel food ingredients.
Seminars
- Understanding best practices for introducing novel proteins to the U.S. market
- Navigating the technical and scientific requirements to establish GRAS status
- Aligning regulatory strategy to avoid common pitfalls and stay ahead of evolving FDA expectations
