Michael Alvarez — Client Support Specialist

Professional Summary

Food Safety & FDA Regulatory Compliance

Michael Alvarez is a food safety and FDA regulatory compliance professional with extensive experience assisting domestic and foreign food manufacturers, processors, importers, distributors, and Amazon sellers with U.S. regulatory requirements.

He is experienced in evaluating foreign supplier documentation, FDA food facility registration requirements, Foreign Supplier Verification Program compliance, food and dietary supplement labeling, ingredient and allergen declarations, import documentation, and shipment readiness.

Michael regularly works with international suppliers and U.S. importers to identify documentation gaps, review food safety records, and support compliance with applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements.

Core Areas of Experience

What Michael Works On

Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Foreign Supplier Documentation Review FDA Food Facility Registration & U.S. Agent Food Safety Plan & HACCP Review Preventive Controls & FSMA Support Food & Dietary Supplement Label Review Nutrition Facts & Supplement Facts Ingredient & Allergen Declaration Review Product Specification & COA Review Recall & Corrective Action Review FDA Import Compliance & Shipment Readiness Prior Notice Support Amazon Food & Supplement Compliance Low-Acid Canned & Acidified Foods FCE & SID Registration Support

Professional Experience

Experience

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Client Support Specialist

Retro Consultants, LLC d/b/a FDA Registration Assistance · Miami, Florida

Assist domestic and international food companies with FDA registration, food safety, labeling, importing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Review foreign supplier records to evaluate whether required food safety and verification documentation is complete and appropriate for the product and supplier.
Evaluate food safety plans, HACCP plans, third-party audit reports, product specifications, Certificates of Analysis, recall procedures, allergen controls, and corrective action records.
Support U.S. importers with Foreign Supplier Verification Program documentation and supplier approval activities.
Review food and dietary supplement labels for required FDA labeling elements, including statements of identity, net quantity declarations, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, Nutrition Facts, Supplement Facts, and responsible-firm information.
Assist foreign food facilities with FDA food facility registration, UFI/DUNS requirements, U.S. Agent representation, and registration renewals.
Help importers and manufacturers identify compliance gaps before products are shipped or introduced into U.S. commerce.
Provide regulatory support for processed foods, dietary supplements, beverages, seafood products, oils, grains, powders, canned foods, confectionery products, and other packaged foods.
Communicate with suppliers and clients across multiple countries regarding FDA documentation and U.S. import requirements.
Maintain organized compliance records and provide clients with written findings, corrective recommendations, and readiness checklists.

Food Categories & Commodities

Products & Commodities Experience

Experience reviewing compliance documentation for:

Dietary supplements Packaged & processed foods Seafood & seafood products Olive oil & edible oils Beverages & powdered drinks Grains, rice, flour & agricultural ingredients Spices, herbs & botanicals Confectionery & snack foods Frozen & refrigerated foods Canned & shelf-stable foods Low-acid canned & acidified foods Fruit powders & plant-based products Food ingredients & raw materials Amazon & e-commerce products

Regulatory Knowledge

Working Knowledge & Practical Experience

✓Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

✓Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

✓Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP)

✓Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP)

✓Preventive Controls for Human Food

✓FDA food facility registration requirements

✓Food labeling requirements under 21 CFR

✓Dietary supplement labeling requirements

✓Major food allergen declaration requirements

✓Seafood HACCP requirements

✓Prior Notice of imported food

✓Low-acid canned (LACF) & acidified food filings

Training & Certifications

Professional Training & Certifications

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FSVP Training — FSPCA

Foreign Supplier Verification Programs · FSPCA-recognized curriculum

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Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)

Preventive Controls for Human Food · FSPCA-recognized curriculum

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HACCP Certification

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

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Food Safety & Regulatory Training

Ongoing food safety and FDA regulatory compliance training

Languages

English — Fluent reading, writing & comprehension

Spanish — Fluent reading, writing & comprehension

International Client Experience

Global Supply Chain Experience

Michael has supported manufacturers, suppliers, and importers located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — communicating U.S. regulatory requirements to foreign facilities and reviewing records prepared for international supply chains.

FAQ

About Michael Alvarez & FDA Registration Assistance

Who is Michael Alvarez?

Michael Alvarez is a food safety and FDA regulatory compliance professional and Client Support Specialist at FDA Registration Assistance. He assists domestic and foreign food manufacturers, importers, and Amazon sellers with FDA food facility registration, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance, food and supplement labeling, and import readiness — working with suppliers and importers worldwide to identify documentation gaps and support U.S. FDA compliance.

What does FDA Registration Assistance do?

FDA Registration Assistance is a regulatory compliance firm that helps domestic and foreign food, medical device, drug, and cosmetic businesses comply with U.S. FDA requirements. Services include FDA food facility registration, U.S. Agent services, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance, import alert resolution, label review, Prior Notice coordination, medical device establishment registration, and device listing. The firm is located in Miami, Florida and serves clients in 135+ countries.

How can I contact Michael Alvarez or FDA Registration Assistance?

You can reach FDA Registration Assistance by phone at +1 (928) 275-8333, by email at michael@fdaregistrationassistance.com, or through the contact form on the website. The firm is located in Miami, Florida and serves clients globally.