International Food Policy and Regulations

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Which international organization is responsible for setting food safety standards and guidelines?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. International Monetary Fund (IMF)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is responsible for setting international food safety standards and guidelines.

What is the purpose of the Codex Alimentarius Commission?

  1. To promote fair trade practices in the food industry

  2. To regulate the prices of food commodities

  3. To set food safety standards and guidelines

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for food production


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an international body that sets food safety standards and guidelines to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and ensure fair practices in the food trade.

Which international agreement aims to reduce trade barriers and promote free trade in agricultural products?

  1. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

  2. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. European Union (EU)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization that aims to reduce trade barriers and promote free trade in agricultural products and other goods.

What is the purpose of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement under the WTO?

  1. To promote food safety and prevent the spread of plant and animal diseases

  2. To regulate the prices of agricultural products

  3. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for food production

  4. To promote fair trade practices in the food industry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement under the WTO aims to protect human, animal, and plant health by preventing the spread of pests, diseases, and other contaminants through international trade.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting sustainable agriculture and food security?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is responsible for promoting sustainable agriculture and food security, and improving nutrition and rural development.

What is the purpose of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)?

  1. To promote sustainable agriculture and food security

  2. To regulate the prices of agricultural products

  3. To prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for food production


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) aims to prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases across borders, protecting plant health and agricultural productivity.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting fair trade practices in the food industry?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. International Labour Organization (ILO)

  3. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  4. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is responsible for promoting fair trade practices in the food industry, including decent work, safe working conditions, and social protection for workers.

What is the purpose of the World Food Programme (WFP)?

  1. To promote sustainable agriculture and food security

  2. To regulate the prices of agricultural products

  3. To provide food assistance to people in need

  4. To promote fair trade practices in the food industry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is a United Nations agency that provides food assistance to people in need around the world, including victims of natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting responsible fishing practices and managing global fisheries?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  3. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is responsible for promoting responsible fishing practices and managing global fisheries to ensure the sustainability of marine resources.

What is the purpose of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)?

  1. To promote sustainable agriculture and food security

  2. To regulate the prices of agricultural products

  3. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for food production

  4. To promote fair trade practices in the food industry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations agency that provides financial assistance to developing countries for food production, rural development, and poverty reduction.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting food safety and quality standards in the Asia-Pacific region?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an intergovernmental forum that promotes food safety and quality standards in the Asia-Pacific region through cooperation and collaboration among its member economies.

What is the purpose of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)?

  1. To promote sustainable agriculture and food security

  2. To regulate the prices of agricultural products

  3. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for food production

  4. To assess and communicate risks associated with the food chain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is an independent agency that provides scientific advice and risk assessments on food safety and nutrition to the European Commission, European Parliament, and EU member states.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting food safety and quality standards in the Americas?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  3. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

  4. World Trade Organization (WTO)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency that promotes food safety and quality standards in the Americas through technical cooperation, research, and capacity building.

What is the purpose of the Codex Committee on Food Additives and Contaminants (CCFAC)?

  1. To promote sustainable agriculture and food security

  2. To regulate the prices of agricultural products

  3. To set food safety standards for food additives and contaminants

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for food production


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Codex Committee on Food Additives and Contaminants (CCFAC) is a Codex Alimentarius Commission committee that sets food safety standards for food additives and contaminants to protect consumers from potential health risks.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting food safety and quality standards in Africa?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  3. African Union (AU)

  4. World Trade Organization (WTO)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The African Union (AU) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes food safety and quality standards in Africa through harmonization of food regulations, capacity building, and technical cooperation.

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