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Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements

Certification or Licensing

Regulatory affairs specialists may receive voluntary certification to demonstrate to employers that they have a achieved a high level of knowledge and skills in their profession. Several professional associations offer certification programs. For example, the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society offers the regulatory affairs certification designation to candidates who have three to five years of regulatory experience and pass a certification exam. There are two RAC designations: Pharmaceuticals (RAC-Drugs) and Medical Devices (RAC-Devices). Find information at https://www.raps.org/certifications/rac. The National Society of Compliance Professionals and Compliance Certification Board also provide certification credentials.

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