Labeling Requirements for Food Products

Description: This quiz covers the labeling requirements for food products in India, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing accurate information to consumers.
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What is the primary purpose of food labeling?

  1. To provide nutritional information

  2. To promote the product

  3. To list ingredients

  4. To display the manufacturer's logo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of food labeling is to provide consumers with accurate and comprehensive nutritional information, enabling them to make informed choices about the food they consume.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating food labeling in India?

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

  2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  3. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

  4. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the nodal agency responsible for regulating food labeling in India, ensuring compliance with food safety and labeling standards.

What is the minimum font size required for food labels?

  1. 8 point

  2. 10 point

  3. 12 point

  4. 14 point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum font size required for food labels is 8 point, as specified by the FSSAI regulations, to ensure legibility and accessibility of information for consumers.

Which of the following information must be prominently displayed on the food label?

  1. Product name

  2. Manufacturer's address

  3. Nutritional information

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned information - product name, manufacturer's address, and nutritional information - must be prominently displayed on the food label to provide consumers with essential details about the product.

What is the mandatory declaration required for food products containing added sugar?

  1. Sugar content per serving

  2. Total sugar content

  3. Added sugar content

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Food products containing added sugar must declare the added sugar content prominently on the label, enabling consumers to make informed choices about their sugar intake.

Which of the following is not required to be declared on the food label?

  1. Ingredients list

  2. Nutritional information

  3. Manufacturer's name

  4. Product's shelf life


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While the ingredients list, nutritional information, and product's shelf life are mandatory declarations on the food label, the manufacturer's name is not explicitly required.

What is the purpose of the 'FSSAI logo' on food labels?

  1. To indicate the product is safe for consumption

  2. To promote the product

  3. To indicate the product is organic

  4. To indicate the product is imported


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FSSAI logo on food labels signifies that the product has been manufactured under hygienic conditions and complies with the FSSAI's food safety and labeling standards.

Which of the following is not a mandatory declaration for food products containing trans fats?

  1. Trans fat content per serving

  2. Total trans fat content

  3. Saturated fat content

  4. Cholesterol content


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While trans fat content per serving, total trans fat content, and saturated fat content are mandatory declarations for food products containing trans fats, cholesterol content is not required.

What is the maximum permissible limit for trans fats in food products?

  1. 2%

  2. 5%

  3. 10%

  4. There is no limit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum permissible limit for trans fats in food products in India is 2%, as per the FSSAI regulations, to minimize the health risks associated with trans fat consumption.

Which of the following is not required to be declared on the food label for products containing genetically modified ingredients?

  1. Name of the genetically modified organism (GMO)

  2. Percentage of GMO content

  3. Health benefits of GMOs

  4. Potential risks associated with GMOs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While the name of the GMO, percentage of GMO content, and potential risks associated with GMOs must be declared on the food label, health benefits of GMOs are not required to be disclosed.

What is the purpose of the 'Vegetarian' or 'Non-Vegetarian' symbol on food labels?

  1. To indicate the religious suitability of the product

  2. To indicate the product's nutritional value

  3. To indicate the product's origin

  4. To indicate the product's ingredients


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Vegetarian' or 'Non-Vegetarian' symbol on food labels is primarily used to indicate the religious suitability of the product, catering to the dietary preferences of consumers.

Which of the following is not required to be declared on the food label for products containing allergens?

  1. Name of the allergen

  2. Amount of the allergen

  3. Potential risks associated with the allergen

  4. Health benefits of the allergen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the name of the allergen, amount of the allergen, and potential risks associated with the allergen must be declared on the food label, health benefits of the allergen are not required to be disclosed.

What is the purpose of the 'Best Before' or 'Use By' date on food labels?

  1. To indicate the product's freshness

  2. To indicate the product's nutritional value

  3. To indicate the product's origin

  4. To indicate the product's ingredients


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Best Before' or 'Use By' date on food labels is used to indicate the product's freshness and quality, ensuring that consumers are aware of the optimal time to consume the product.

Which of the following is not required to be declared on the food label for products containing added colors?

  1. Name of the added color

  2. INS number of the added color

  3. Function of the added color

  4. Potential risks associated with the added color


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the name of the added color, INS number of the added color, and function of the added color must be declared on the food label, potential risks associated with the added color are not required to be disclosed.

What is the purpose of the 'Net Quantity' declaration on food labels?

  1. To indicate the product's weight

  2. To indicate the product's volume

  3. To indicate the product's nutritional value

  4. To indicate the product's origin


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The 'Net Quantity' declaration on food labels is used to indicate the product's weight or volume, providing consumers with information about the quantity of the product they are purchasing.

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