Food Contamination: Mercury Limits
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What is a crucial element in ensuring food safety?

  • Supply chain audits
  • Employee training programs
  • Regular cleaning schedules
  • Contaminant level management (correct)

Which of the following is an essential component of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)?

  • Regular equipment calibration (correct)
  • Supply chain auditing
  • Employee background checks
  • Production scheduling optimization

What is a key aspect of contaminant monitoring in food production?

  • Visual inspection of products
  • Regular taste testing
  • Packaging material evaluation
  • Microbiological testing (correct)

What is a primary goal of contaminant level management in food production?

<p>Minimizing the risk of foodborne illnesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important economic aspect of contaminant level management in food production?

<p>Minimizing product recalls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the code of practice related to reducing contamination of foods with chemicals?

<p>CXC 49-2001 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum level of mercury contamination allowed in natural mineral waters?

<p>0.001 mg/kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevant Codex commodity standard for natural mineral waters?

<p>CXS 108-1981 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assessing contamination levels in food and feed?

<p>To monitor and reduce contamination levels in food and feed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the synonym for the contaminant mercury?

<p>Hg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the portion of the commodity to which the maximum level of mercury applies?

<p>Natural mineral waters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions should maximum levels be set for contaminants in food?

<p>When contaminants are present in amounts significant for total consumer exposure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of specialized research programs in food safety?

<p>Monitoring contamination levels in food and feed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What criteria should be considered when developing maximum levels for contaminants?

<p>The potential impact on consumer exposure and other relevant criteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of survey programs in food safety regulations?

<p>To monitor contamination levels in food and feed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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