Megan Fulmer

Biography

Megan Fulmer is a regulatory compliance, international trade, and market access professional with 17+ years of experience supporting the animal feed, pet food, rendering, and ingredient industries. Her career has focused on navigating complex regulatory environments, facilitating international commerce, and helping businesses understand and meet the requirements necessary to move products across borders. Throughout her career, Megan has developed extensive experience in regulatory program management, international market access, product compliance, quality systems, and government affairs. Her work has involved interpreting and applying U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements, evaluating import and export conditions, coordinating regulatory documentation, and addressing the technical and administrative challenges associated with international trade in animal-derived products. In her previous role as Director of Import & Export Programs at Darling Ingredients Inc., Megan led regulatory and quality initiatives supporting international trade and market access for rendered animal proteins, fats, and related ingredients. Her responsibilities included navigating government agency requirements, supporting export eligibility and permitting, coordinating regulatory matters with domestic and international stakeholders, and helping ensure products and facilities met applicable regulatory and quality standards. This experience provided her with a practical understanding of the intersection between regulatory compliance, operational requirements, and commercial objectives in a globally connected industry. Megan's professional expertise spans country-specific import and export requirements, product and facility eligibility, regulatory documentation, market-entry assessments, and the interpretation of evolving government regulations. She understands that successful international trade requires more than identifying applicable rules; it requires translating complex requirements into practical information that businesses can use to evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and make informed decisions. Building on her industry experience, Megan founded Fulmer Global Regulatory Advisors LLC, an independent consulting firm focused on international regulatory and trade support for the animal food and ingredient industries. Through Fulmer GRA, she works with businesses seeking to understand international market requirements, assess regulatory barriers, evaluate product eligibility, and navigate the complexities of cross-border commerce. Megan is committed to providing clear, objective, and business-focused regulatory guidance that bridges the gap between regulatory expectations and commercial realities. Her approach emphasizes thorough research, practical solutions, and a collaborative understanding of each client's products, operations, and international business objectives. Through her consulting work and continued engagement with the industry, Megan aims to help companies navigate regulatory complexity, strengthen compliance strategies, and pursue international market opportunities with greater clarity and confidence.