Rishi Banerjee

Rishi Banerjee is a seasoned professional in the food safety and regulatory affairs sector, currently serving as the Senior Director and SmartLabel Lead at the Consumer Brands Association since 2022. In this role, Banerjee has spearheaded the SmartLabel initiative, enhancing consumer access to product information. Prior experience includes leadership positions at Amazon, where Banerjee directed external food safety engagements, and at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, focusing on global PR and media initiatives. Banerjee has also contributed to the Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative and managed regulatory strategies at Savan Group and FiscalNote. With a strong foundation in regulatory advocacy from earlier roles at the American Frozen Food Institute and the United States Department of Agriculture, Banerjee holds a degree in Ecological Technical Design from the University of Maryland.