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What is prohibited under the Food and Safety Act of 2013 regarding food products?
What is prohibited under the Food and Safety Act of 2013 regarding food products?
Which of the following actions is NOT considered prohibited under the Food and Safety Act of 2013?
Which of the following actions is NOT considered prohibited under the Food and Safety Act of 2013?
What must food business operators do when they receive an order to recall unsafe products?
What must food business operators do when they receive an order to recall unsafe products?
Which of the following is a responsibility of food business operators under the Food and Safety Act of 2013?
Which of the following is a responsibility of food business operators under the Food and Safety Act of 2013?
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Which act is defined as prohibited if it misleads consumers regarding food safety?
Which act is defined as prohibited if it misleads consumers regarding food safety?
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What does food refer to?
What does food refer to?
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What is the main goal of food safety?
What is the main goal of food safety?
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Which act governs food safety in the Philippines?
Which act governs food safety in the Philippines?
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When was the Food Safety Act signed into law?
When was the Food Safety Act signed into law?
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What do food hygiene measures primarily focus on?
What do food hygiene measures primarily focus on?
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Who is responsible for ensuring food safety according to the Food Safety Act?
Who is responsible for ensuring food safety according to the Food Safety Act?
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Which of the following best describes sanitation in the context of food safety?
Which of the following best describes sanitation in the context of food safety?
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What is a key component of food safety regulations?
What is a key component of food safety regulations?
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What is the primary responsibility of a food business operator (FBO)?
What is the primary responsibility of a food business operator (FBO)?
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What action must a food business operator take if they believe food is unsafe?
What action must a food business operator take if they believe food is unsafe?
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Who must designate a Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO)?
Who must designate a Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO)?
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What legal basis mandates food businesses to designate an FSCO?
What legal basis mandates food businesses to designate an FSCO?
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Who can serve as the FSCO in micro and small enterprises?
Who can serve as the FSCO in micro and small enterprises?
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What is a crucial requirement for a person to be designated as FSCO?
What is a crucial requirement for a person to be designated as FSCO?
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What must all food business operators allow regarding their operation?
What must all food business operators allow regarding their operation?
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What is one responsibility of food business operators after recalling unsafe food?
What is one responsibility of food business operators after recalling unsafe food?
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What is the primary aim of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health in relation to the food regulatory system?
What is the primary aim of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health in relation to the food regulatory system?
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Which statement best describes a food business according to the content?
Which statement best describes a food business according to the content?
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What does the food supply chain refer to?
What does the food supply chain refer to?
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How should micro and small industries be supported according to the content?
How should micro and small industries be supported according to the content?
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What is one of the mandatory requirements set by the Department of Agriculture and Health?
What is one of the mandatory requirements set by the Department of Agriculture and Health?
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What role do relevant government agencies play in the food law framework?
What role do relevant government agencies play in the food law framework?
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Which of the following activities is included within the food supply chain?
Which of the following activities is included within the food supply chain?
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What is one of the goals in enhancing the food regulatory system?
What is one of the goals in enhancing the food regulatory system?
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What is a primary responsibility of food business operators regarding food safety?
What is a primary responsibility of food business operators regarding food safety?
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Who should be designated as an FSCO (Food Safety Compliance Officer) within food businesses?
Who should be designated as an FSCO (Food Safety Compliance Officer) within food businesses?
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What action must operators take if unsafe food products reach consumers?
What action must operators take if unsafe food products reach consumers?
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What does RA 10611 emphasize in terms of protecting consumer interests?
What does RA 10611 emphasize in terms of protecting consumer interests?
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Which of the following actions is a food business operator prohibited from doing?
Which of the following actions is a food business operator prohibited from doing?
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In addition to informing consumers, what else must operators do when recalling unsafe food products?
In addition to informing consumers, what else must operators do when recalling unsafe food products?
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What is the role of food business operators concerning product advertising?
What is the role of food business operators concerning product advertising?
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What practices must food business operators avoid to protect consumer interests?
What practices must food business operators avoid to protect consumer interests?
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What is the primary purpose of the Food Safety Act of 2013?
What is the primary purpose of the Food Safety Act of 2013?
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What do food safety standards primarily require of food processors?
What do food safety standards primarily require of food processors?
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Which of the following describes the result of enforcing the food safety regulatory system?
Which of the following describes the result of enforcing the food safety regulatory system?
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Who is responsible for implementing food safety standards?
Who is responsible for implementing food safety standards?
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What type of issues do food safety standards aim to prevent?
What type of issues do food safety standards aim to prevent?
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What does the law ensure regarding local foods and products?
What does the law ensure regarding local foods and products?
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The Food Safety Act of 2013 is designed to protect which group?
The Food Safety Act of 2013 is designed to protect which group?
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Food safety standards are frequently developed and published under the auspices of which entity?
Food safety standards are frequently developed and published under the auspices of which entity?
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Study Notes
Food Safety, Hygiene, and Sanitation
- Food: Any substance, processed or not, intended for human consumption, including drinks, chewing gum, and water.
- Food Safety: Ensuring food doesn't harm consumers when prepared or eaten as intended.
- Food Hygiene: Measures to control hazards leading to foodborne illness, ensuring food is fit for human consumption.
- Food Safety Standards: Formal documents with requirements for food and processors to protect human health; typically developed by national standards bodies.
- Food Business: Any activity, public or private, involved in the food supply chain. This includes the production, processing, and distribution of food.
- Food Supply Chain: All stages in food production, from farming to consumption.
- Food Business Operator (FBO): Individuals involved in food businesses responsible for ensuring adherence to food laws. Their duties include ensuring food law requirements are met, and controlling systems that prevent, eliminate or reduce risks to consumers.
- Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO): Designated by food businesses to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Responsibilities of Food Business Operators (FBOs): Includes ensuring food meets food laws, preventative control measures, risk reduction to consumers, and knowledge of specific food law requirements relevant to their activities.
- Specific Responsibilities of Food Business Operators (FBOs): FBOs should also allow inspections of their businesses, collaborate with regulatory authorities, and ensure the safety of their food products to prevent foodborne illnesses. Businesses should consider procedures to recall potentially dangerous or non-compliant food products.
- Prohibited Acts under the Food and Safety Act of 2013: These include producing or importing food that doesn't comply with relevant standards, falsifying information, or failing to comply with safety measures or notifications to recall unsafe food products.
- Delineation of Jurisdiction: Food safety regulations, and associated responsibilities, are broken down into different jurisdictions (e.g., Primary production, processing, distribution, port entry). This shows the division of roles for food safety regulations.
- Applicable Penalties: Penalties for violating the laws, with different degrees of severity depending on the crime committed.
- Prevention of Misrepresentation (Food): This includes misleading descriptions of food products which can result in penalties.
- Conniving with Food Business Operations: Violating regulations on food safety, and assisting in food safety risks for consumers.
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This quiz explores the essential concepts of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation. It covers critical definitions, standards, and the responsibilities of food business operators within the food supply chain. Test your knowledge on how these practices ensure consumer health and safety.
