Food Labeling Regulations

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When is a reference in the name of the food to an ingredient not required to have a quantitative ingredient declaration?

When the ingredient is not a major component of the food

When the food is marketed in a different country

When the variation in quantity of the ingredient does not characterise the food (correct)

When the ingredient is not mentioned in the ingredient list

How should the ingoing percentage of each ingredient be declared on the product label?

As a percentage of the total ingredient list

As a weight or volume ratio

As a numerical percentage (correct)

As a range of percentages

Where should the quantitative ingredient declaration be placed on the product label?

On a separate label

In close proximity to the words or pictures emphasizing the particular ingredient (correct)

On the front of the packaging

At the bottom of the ingredient list

What is the purpose of declaring the quantitative ingredient on the product label?

To inform consumers about the ingredient composition Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not declaring quantitative ingredients on the product label?

The consumer may be misled or deceived Signup and view all the answers

What type of food products do not require an indication of the date of minimum durability?

Fresh fruits and vegetables Signup and view all the answers

What information must be declared on the label if the validity of the date of minimum durability depends on it?

Special conditions for storage Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is required on the label to ensure correct utilization of the food?

Instructions for use Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following food products is exempt from certain labeling requirements?

Bakers' or pastry-cooks' wares Signup and view all the answers

What type of food products require specific storage instructions on the label?

Food products with a date of minimum durability Signup and view all the answers

What must be declared according to the mandatory labelling requirements for prepackaged foods in absence of specific Codex standards?

The date of minimum durability Signup and view all the answers

For products with a minimum durability of not more than three months, what specific date information must be provided?

The day and the month Signup and view all the answers

Which wording should accompany the date if only the month and year are provided?

Best before end... Signup and view all the answers

In which case is it permissible to only indicate the year when providing date marking?

If the month is December Signup and view all the answers

In what sequence should the day, month, and year be presented according to the mandatory labelling requirements?

Uncoded numerical sequence Signup and view all the answers

Which types of tilapia presentations are accepted according to the standards?

Live, chilled whole, frozen whole, and fillet with skin Signup and view all the answers

What requirement must the packaging materials for tilapia meet?

Must be food grade and clean Signup and view all the answers

What should each individual retail or bulk container contain according to the standards?

Only one species of tilapia, relatively uniform in size Signup and view all the answers

How should live tilapia be kept according to packaging standards?

In appropriate holding containers Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included on the label of a retail product package of tilapia?

The name of the product including its form (e.g., 'Chilled Tilapia') and scientific name Signup and view all the answers

What information is required for the net content on a retail product package?

The net content by weight in metric system and number of pieces per pack Signup and view all the answers

What should be indicated on the label for live tilapia?

Perishable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required on the retail product package label?

The name of the retail store Signup and view all the answers

Which type of storage condition statement must appear on the product label?

The product must be stored under conditions to maintain the best quality Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is optional on the retail product package?

Pictorial presentation Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included on the label of each retail package of Chilled and Frozen tilapia?

Expiry date Signup and view all the answers

What information is mandatory on non-retail containers?

Name of the product, lot identification, and name and address of the manufacturer or packer Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the lot identification and the name and address of the manufacturer or packer be replaced?

By an identification mark Signup and view all the answers

Why should pictorial presentation on the product label be accurate?

To prevent misleading the consumer Signup and view all the answers

What additional information might be required on a retail package?

Specific information required by the importing country Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mandatory Labeling of Prepackaged Foods

Exemptions from date of minimum durability: fresh fruits and vegetables, wines, bakers' or pastry-cooks' wares, beverages containing 10% or more by volume of alcohol, etc.
Special storage conditions must be declared on the label if the validity of the date depends on them.

Instructions for Use

Instructions for use, including reconstitution, must be included on the label as necessary to ensure correct utilization of the food.

Quantitative Ingredients Declaration

A reference in the name of the food to an ingredient or category of ingredients does not require quantitative ingredient declaration if it would not mislead or deceive the consumer.
The information required must be declared on the product label as a numerical percentage.
The ingoing percentage, by weight or volume, of each ingredient must be given on the label in close proximity to the emphasized ingredient.

Date Marking and Storage Instructions

The "date of minimum durability" must be declared, consisting of at least the day and month for products with a minimum durability of not more than three months, and the month and year for products with a minimum durability of more than three months.
The date must be declared by the words "Best before..." or "Best before end...".
The day, month, and year must be declared in uncoded numerical sequence, except that the month may be indicated by letters in those countries where such use will not confuse the consumer.

Presentation, Packaging, and Labeling of Fishery Products

The product shall be presented as live, and chilled or frozen whole, whole-gutted tilapia, and chilled or frozen tilapia fillet with or without skin.
Individual retail or bulk container shall contain only one species of tilapia, which are relatively uniform in size.
The product shall be packed in food-grade packaging materials which are clean and free from any foreign matter or contaminant.
The product shall be labeled according to the provisions of the Codex General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods.

Retail Package/Container

Each retail product package shall be labeled and marked with the following information:
- The name of the product, including the scientific name in parentheses.
- The net content by weight in metric system and/or number of pieces per pack.
- The label shall state the storage conditions to maintain the best quality during transport, storage, and distribution.
- The name and address of either of the following: manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter, or vendor.
- The lot identification code/number.
- The country of origin.
- The pictorial presentation (optional).
- The expiry date (DD/MM/YYYY) for Chilled and Frozen tilapia only.

Non-Retail Container

Information on the provisions stated in Clause 9.3.1 shall be indicated either on the container or in accompanying documents, except that the name of the product, lot identification, and the name and address of the manufacturer or packer, as well as storage instructions, shall appear on the container.

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This quiz covers the exemptions to food labeling regulations, including exemptions for certain food types like fresh fruits and vegetables, wines, and baked goods.