24 Years of Expertise
Richard Chiang, CEO and Chief Consultant
Richard Chiang worked for the FDA for 13 years beginning as a field investigator and eventually working at the FDA’s headquarters Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), managing field programs and providing guidance to FDA Compliance Officers and Investigators. Richard also worked at the FDA’s Prior Notice Center and later served as the Special Assistant to the Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs.
Most recently, Richard supervised the FDA Los Angeles Import Operations Compliance Officers, who are the FDA personnel that determine whether shipments imported through ports in the Los Angeles area are detained, released, or refused admission into the US. Richard’s extensive FDA experience at both the Los Angeles office and at FDA headquarters gives him a level of insight into FDA regulations, procedures, policies, and practices that few in the industry have.
Richard supervised Compliance operations at one of the largest ports in the United States, he has experience covering all commodity types regulated by FDA including foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and FDA-regulated electronic devices.
Also, Richard worked extensively with US Customs and Border Protection, USDA, Fish and Wildlife, and other government agencies that overlap with FDA jurisdiction. Thus, Richard can provide comprehensive answers for ensuring that your products can be marketed in the United States without any unnecessary delays!
FDA Regulatory Experts
Get Your Product Legally on the Market Faster with Former FDA Officials on Your Team
We help companies legally bring products to market faster and maintain compliance across FDA-regulated categories:
Foods & Dietary Supplements
Cosmetics
Medical Devices
Drugs
Our expertise extends to working with overlapping agencies including US Customs and Border Protection, USDA, and Fish and Wildlife—ensuring comprehensive solutions for market entry and regulatory compliance.
Why Choose Us
Why Leading Organizations Choose FDA Specialist
Highly Experienced Team
Led by Richard Chiang who was an FDA official for 13 years and has 11 years of additional experience in the FDA-regulated industry. Get insider knowledge from those who’ve worked within the agency and who have practical industry experience.
Comprehensive FDA Expertise
Full-service compliance support for Foods, Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, and Drugs—all your FDA needs covered.
Import Problem Resolution
Specialized experience resolving FDA import Detentions, Refusals, and Import Alerts to get your products through FDA and Customs efficiently.
Premarket Solutions
Expert guidance in avoiding pitfalls that can lead to FDA enforcement actions and extensive regulatory delays.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees, upselling, or other disingenuous sales tactics. We focus on ensuring that you comply with FDA regulations rather than wasting time trying to sell you any services that you do not need.
Proven Track Record
Expert staff with decades of combined regulatory experience helping companies successfully navigate FDA requirements from registration through ongoing compliance.
Our Team
At FDA Specialist, we have experts in all the major spaces of FDA regulation covering foods, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other areas. Our experts are former investigators, reviewers, compliance officers, and headquarters officials. We also have technical experts from the regulated industries. Having this broad array of experts, each focusing on specific areas of FDA regulation, allows us to provide the most effective solutions for the needs of our clients.