Regulatory affairs managers make sure new and existing products meet government standards.

Many companies cannot sell their products to the public until they go through a government review process. This protects the safety of the people who buy the product. Regulatory affairs managers help companies meet government standards.

There are two types of regulatory affairs managers. The first type helps companies get products approved. The second type helps products maintain approval.

Regulatory affairs managers work with scientists, designers, managers, directors, technicians, and other staff to get new products approved. As the green sector of the economy creates new technologies, companies need approval for these new products. Regulatory affairs managers make sure that applications are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. It takes years to complete the application for some products.

Managers check with government offices to see if a rule has changed. Changes may include new rules for safety or environmental guidelines.

Sometimes a rule is changed and an existing product does not meet the new standard. Managers work with companies to make the necessary changes to meet the new standards. They report those changes to government regulators. They keep all their reports up to date.

Federal, state, and local agencies routinely conduct audits of companies to inspect their files and processes. Managers work to make sure companies pass these government audits.