Food Law and Regulations

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Which organization is responsible for setting food safety standards in India?

  1. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

  2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  3. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

  4. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It is responsible for setting food safety standards, regulating food businesses, and ensuring the safety of food products in India.

What is the primary objective of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006?

  1. To ensure the safety and quality of food products in India

  2. To promote the export of Indian food products

  3. To regulate the food processing industry

  4. To provide financial assistance to food businesses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is to ensure the safety and quality of food products in India. It aims to protect consumers from unsafe and substandard food products, and to promote public health and safety.

Which of the following is a key responsibility of FSSAI?

  1. Setting food safety standards

  2. Licensing and registration of food businesses

  3. Inspection and enforcement of food safety regulations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FSSAI has several key responsibilities, including setting food safety standards, licensing and registration of food businesses, inspection and enforcement of food safety regulations, and promoting food safety awareness among consumers and food businesses.

What is the maximum penalty for violating food safety regulations in India?

  1. Life imprisonment

  2. 10 years imprisonment

  3. 5 years imprisonment

  4. 1 year imprisonment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for violating food safety regulations in India is 10 years imprisonment, as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Which of the following is not a food safety standard set by FSSAI?

  1. Maximum limits for pesticide residues in food products

  2. Microbiological criteria for food products

  3. Nutritional labeling requirements

  4. Packaging and labeling requirements


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nutritional labeling requirements are not set by FSSAI. They are regulated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

What is the purpose of food labeling regulations?

  1. To provide consumers with information about the food product

  2. To prevent food fraud and adulteration

  3. To promote healthy eating habits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food labeling regulations serve multiple purposes, including providing consumers with information about the food product, preventing food fraud and adulteration, and promoting healthy eating habits.

Which of the following is not a mandatory food labeling requirement in India?

  1. Name of the food product

  2. List of ingredients

  3. Nutritional information

  4. Date of manufacture and expiry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nutritional information is not a mandatory food labeling requirement in India, although it is encouraged.

What is the role of food additives in food products?

  1. To enhance the flavor and appearance of food

  2. To preserve food and extend its shelf life

  3. To improve the nutritional value of food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food additives serve various purposes, including enhancing the flavor and appearance of food, preserving food and extending its shelf life, and improving the nutritional value of food.

Which of the following is not a permitted food additive in India?

  1. Sodium benzoate

  2. Potassium sorbate

  3. Cyclamate

  4. Aspartame


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cyclamate is not a permitted food additive in India.

What is the maximum permissible level of aflatoxin in food products in India?

  1. 5 ppb

  2. 10 ppb

  3. 15 ppb

  4. 20 ppb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum permissible level of aflatoxin in food products in India is 15 ppb.

Which of the following is not a common foodborne illness?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Influenza

  4. Listeria


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Influenza is not a foodborne illness.

What is the best way to prevent foodborne illnesses?

  1. Proper handwashing

  2. Cooking food to the proper temperature

  3. Avoiding cross-contamination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proper handwashing, cooking food to the proper temperature, and avoiding cross-contamination are all important ways to prevent foodborne illnesses.

What is the role of consumers in ensuring food safety?

  1. Reading food labels carefully

  2. Reporting unsafe food products to the authorities

  3. Practicing safe food handling at home

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers play a vital role in ensuring food safety by reading food labels carefully, reporting unsafe food products to the authorities, and practicing safe food handling at home.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006?

  1. Ensuring the safety and quality of their food products

  2. Complying with food safety regulations

  3. Registering their business with FSSAI

  4. Promoting healthy eating habits among consumers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting healthy eating habits among consumers is not a responsibility of food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

What is the importance of food research and development in ensuring food safety?

  1. To develop new food safety technologies

  2. To identify and address emerging food safety risks

  3. To improve the nutritional value of food products

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food research and development plays a crucial role in ensuring food safety by developing new food safety technologies, identifying and addressing emerging food safety risks, and improving the nutritional value of food products.

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