Commissioned Inspector – FDA Tobacco Inspection Program

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Description Location: Statewide, North Carolina: Job Type: Contract, Part-Time: Headquarters: New Carrollton, MD: Overview: The Bizzell Group is seeking FDA-Commissioned Inspectors to conduct undercover tobacco compliance inspections at retail locations throughout North Carolina. Inspectors will follow strict federal and state protocols to ensure compliance with the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and FDA guidelines. This position plays a critical role in enforcing tobacco regulations, preventing youth access to tobacco products, and ensuring compliance with advertising and labeling standards. Key Responsibilities: Compliance Inspections & Enforcement: - Conduct Undercover Buy (UB) and Advertising & Labeling (A&L) inspections at licensed tobacco retail outlets. - Ensure compliance with FDA and North Carolina guidelines related to tobacco sales and marketing. - Properly document findings and maintain compliance with chain of custody protocols for evidence storage. - Coordinate with state and federal program officials to support compliance enforcement actions. - Provide testimony and declarations for enforcement or judicial actions when required. Data Collection & R...