Food Additives and Safety Regulations Quiz

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Which category of food substances includes packaging, transportation, and storage substances?

Direct additives

Prior-Sanctioned substances

Color additives

Indirect additives (correct)

Which substances are added to foods for the specific reasons of product consistency and enhance flavor?

Vitamins

Baking powder

Emulsifiers (correct)

Preservatives

Which legal category of food substances is defined by the 1958 Food Additives Amendment?

Color additives

Indirect additives

Prior-Sanctioned substances (correct)

Direct additives

What are the main reasons for adding direct additives?

To maintain safety and wholesomeness of food Signup and view all the answers

Which type of food additives are those that may find their way into foods during storage due to packaging substances?

Indirect additives Signup and view all the answers

Which substances are used to maintain the safety and wholesomeness of food?

Antioxidants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cochineal extract or carmine in processed foods?

To provide color Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient commonly added to processed foods?

Soy lecithin Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of emulsifiers in food products?

To allow smooth mixing and prevent separation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lactic acid in food products?

To control acidity and alkalinity Signup and view all the answers

According to regulations, what must the label of a dietary supplement contain?

The word 'supplement' Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of manufacturers of dietary supplements according to regulations?

To notify FDA within 30 days after marketing Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the ban on dietary supplements containing Ephedrine Alkaloids?

Adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of stabilizers and thickeners in food products?

To provide texture Signup and view all the answers

What does the FDA's stance on Bisphenol A (BPA) in food containers and packaging indicate?

BPA at current levels in food containers and packaging is considered safe by the FDA. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Food Defect Action Levels?

To establish maximum levels of natural or unavoidable defects in foods for human use. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances in foods?

They are added to foods based on a long history of common usage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Prior-Sanctioned Substances in the context of food additives?

They were determined to be safe before the 1958 Food Additives Amendment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of nitrates in heated cured meats?

Nitrates in heated cured meats can form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Signup and view all the answers

What was the FDA's proposed action regarding saccharin based on the information provided?

FDA proposed a ban on saccharin due to a study showing a link to bladder cancer, but the ban was prevented until further evidence was obtained. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Additives and Safety Regulations

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used in manufacturing polycarbonate bottles and epoxy-based coatings, and can migrate from packaging into foods.
FDA prohibits BPA-based materials in baby bottles, sippy cups, and infant formula packaging.
FDA supports the safety of BPA at current levels in food containers and packaging.
Food Defect Action Levels establish maximum levels of natural or unavoidable defects in foods for human use.
Certain color additives have been linked to increased hyperactivity in children, but FDA assessments have not found an effect on hyperactivity.
Cochineal extract, a natural color additive from beetles, has caused severe allergic reactions.
Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances are added to foods based on a long history of common usage.
Prior-Sanctioned Substances, such as nitrates, were determined to be safe before the 1958 Food Additives Amendment.
Nitrates in heated cured meats can form carcinogenic nitrosamines, but can be reduced by cooking at lower temperatures for longer times.
The FDA must approve all new food additives, color additives, and new GRAS substances.
The Delaney Clause prohibits the approval of food and color additives that cause cancer in humans or animals.
FDA proposed a ban on saccharin due to a study showing a link to bladder cancer, but the ban was prevented until further evidence was obtained.

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Test your knowledge of food additives and safety regulations with this quiz. Learn about Bisphenol A (BPA), FDA regulations on food packaging, color additives, Cochineal extract, GRAS substances, Prior-Sanctioned Substances, Nitrates, the Delaney Clause, and the FDA's proposed ban on saccharin.