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What is the primary purpose of food hygiene?

  • To ensure a safe, sound, wholesome product fit for human consumption (correct)
  • To enhance the flavor of food
  • To ensure food is sold quickly
  • To ensure food is aesthetically pleasing

    • Food additives are substances that are usually consumed as food items.

    False

    What does the term 'food' include according to the Codex Alimentarius definition?

    Any substance intended for human consumption, including drink and chewing gum.

    Food means any substance intended for human consumption, including __________ and __________.

    <p>drink, chewing gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Food Additive = Substance not normally consumed alone and added for technological purpose Food Hygiene = Measures to ensure food safety and wholesomeness Food = Substance intended for human consumption Contamination = Presence of harmful substances in food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section provides guidelines for the transparent operation of Codex Committees?

    <p>Section III: Guidelines for Subsidiary Bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Risk analysis is only relevant for assessing food additives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in Section VI of the Manual?

    <p>Membership list of the Commission and Core Functions of the Codex Contact Points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Section II contains the _____ Procedure for the Elaboration of Codex Standards and Related Texts.

    <p>Uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sections with their contents:

    <p>Section I = Basic Texts and Definitions Section II = Elaboration of Codex Standards Section IV = Risk Analysis Section VII = Relations with other Organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of text does Section IV contain?

    <p>General and specific texts on risk analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Section VII outlines the core functions of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Section V list?

    <p>The Commission’s subsidiary bodies and their Terms of Reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What majority is required for the Commission to amend the Agenda?

    <p>Two-thirds majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each member of the Commission has two votes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should formal proposals relating to the Agenda be handed to?

    <p>Chairperson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before a draft standard primarily intended for a specific region can be adopted?

    <p>Submission of the draft text to all Members of the Commission for comments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any Member Nation of FAO or WHO can attend the Commission's sessions as a full member.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Decisions of the Commission shall be taken by a majority of the __________ votes cast.

    <p>votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document governs the participation of intergovernmental organizations in the Commission's work?

    <p>The relevant provisions of the Constitutions of FAO or WHO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the voting methods with their descriptions:

    <p>Roll-call vote = The vote of each Member is recorded Secret ballot = Voting method that ensures privacy General consent = Used when candidates do not exceed vacancies Majority of votes = Required for most decisions to pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nations which are not Member Nations or Associate Members of FAO or WHO may attend the sessions as _____ parties.

    <p>observer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can request a roll-call vote?

    <p>Any Member of the Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles with their corresponding rights:

    <p>Member Nations = Full voting rights Associate Members = Participation without vote Observers = Submit memoranda and participate without vote Director-General = Govern relations with organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elections are always decided by secret ballot.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before the establishment of subsidiary bodies under Rule XI.1(a)?

    <p>Availability of necessary funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of submitting documents two months prior to the session?

    <p>To allow Members sufficient time to review them before discussion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows a nation to attend Commission sessions?

    <p>Requesting observer status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All Members of the Commission can attend the sessions of subsidiary bodies as observers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Chairpersons of subsidiary bodies can be appointed for an indefinite term.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much notice must be given to all Members of the Commission before a session of bodies established under Rule XI.1(a)?

    <p>Two months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The provisions of Rule _____ of the General Rules of FAO shall apply mutatis mutandis to all matters not specified under Rule VIII.

    <p>XII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Commission may establish procedures for the elaboration of worldwide __________.

    <p>standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following rules with their respective provisions:

    <p>Rule XI.1(a) = Establishment of bodies Rule XI.1(b)(ii) = Consultation with the Coordinator Rule XII = Elaboration and adoption of standards Rule XIII = Budget and expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Commission have before taking expenditure decisions regarding subsidiary bodies?

    <p>A report from the Director-General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Rules of Procedure of the Commission do not apply to its subsidiary bodies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the place of meeting of bodies established under Rule XI.1?

    <p>The Directors-General of FAO and WHO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Pesticide Residue' refer to?

    <p>Any specified substance in food from the use of pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Codex Maximum Limit for Pesticide Residues (MRL) includes fertilizers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GAP stand for in the context of pesticide use?

    <p>Good Agricultural Practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term includes substances used as a plant growth regulator, defoliant, desiccant, or __________.

    <p>fruit thinning agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their descriptions:

    <p>MRL = Maximum concentration of pesticide residue allowed Pesticide Residue = Substance resulting from pesticide use GAP = Guidelines for safe pesticide use ADI = Acceptable Daily Intake levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Codex MRLs is true?

    <p>They are primarily intended to apply in international trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Foods derived from commodities that comply with Codex MRLs are considered toxicologically unacceptable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of JMPR in the determination of Codex MRLs?

    <p>To assess the toxicological safety of pesticides and review residue data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Codex Alimentarius Commission Procedural Manual

    Procedural Manual Sections

    • Section I: Basic Texts and Definitions

      • Codex Alimentarius Commission Statutes
      • Codex Alimentarius Commission Rules of Procedure
      • Codex Alimentarius General Principles
      • Definitions for the purposes of the Codex Alimentarius

    • Section II: Elaboration of Codex Standards and Related Texts

      • Procedures for Elaboration of Codex Standards (and related texts)
      • Criteria for Establishment of Subsidiary Bodies
      • Criteria for Establishment of Work Priorities
      • Guidelines for Application of Criteria for Establishment of Work Priorities
      • Relations between Commodity Committees and General Subject Committees
      • Format for Codex Commodity Standards
      • Guidelines for Inclusion of Specific Provisions in Codex Standards
      • Procedures for Entry and Review of Additives in General Standard
      • Procedures for Inclusion of Additional Species in Codex Fish and Fishery Product Standards -Principles for Establishment/Selection of Codex Analysis Methods -Principles for Establishment/Selection of Codex Sampling Procedures -The Use of Analytical Results: Sampling Plans, Relationship between Analytical Results, the Measurement Uncertainty, Recovery Factors and Provisions in Codex Standards -Provisions on the Use of Proprietary Methods in Codex Standards

    • Section III: Guidelines for Subsidiary Bodies

      • Guidelines to Host Governments of Codex Committees
      • Guidelines on the Conduct of Meetings for Codex Committees
      • Guidelines to Chairpersons (including criteria) for Codex Committees and ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Forces
      • Guidelines on Physical Working Groups
      • Guidelines on Electronic Working Groups

    • Section IV: Risk Analysis

      • Working Principles for Risk Analysis
      • Definitions of Risk Analysis Terms
      • Risk Analysis Principles Applied by Various Committees (Food Additives, Contaminants, Residues of Veterinary Drugs, Pesticides, Nutrition, Food Hygiene)

    • Section V: Subsidiary Bodies of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

      • Table of Committees & Documents

    • Section VI: Membership

      • Membership of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
      • Core Functions of Codex Contact Points

    • Section VII: Relations with Other Organizations

      • Guidelines on Cooperation with International Organizations
      • Principles concerning the Participation of International Non- Governmental Organizations

    • Appendix

      • General Decisions of the Commission

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    Test your knowledge on food hygiene and the Codex Alimentarius guidelines. This quiz covers essential definitions, sections, and risk analysis related to food safety and additives. Perfect for students and professionals in the food science field.

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