EC directive 178 2002 & SI 747 of 2007

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What factors are considered when determining if food is unsafe?

Price and availability of the food

Production processes and consumer labeling (correct)

Consumer satisfaction ratings

Only the ingredients used in the food

Which of the following is NOT considered when assessing if food is injurious to health?

Long-term health effects

Consumer enjoyment and taste (correct)

Immediate health effects

Probable cumulative toxic effects

What is one criterion used to determine if food is unfit for human consumption?

Attractiveness of packaging

High nutritional content

Popularity among consumers

Presence of contaminants or decay (correct)

What presumption is made if part of a batch of food is deemed unsafe?

All items in the batch are presumed unsafe Signup and view all the answers

What can be done if food conforms to specific safety provisions but is suspected to be unsafe?

Competent authorities can still impose restrictions Signup and view all the answers

Which consideration is NOT included when evaluating food safety regarding consumer health?

Brand reputation in the market Signup and view all the answers

In evaluating food safety, what should be taken into account from the label provided to consumers?

Information regarding adverse health effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining normal conditions of use of food?

To assess risk of foodborne illnesses Signup and view all the answers

What may an authorised officer do if they believe food is being produced on a premises?

Take samples of food without payment. Signup and view all the answers

Which action can be taken by an authorised officer during an inspection?

Make examinations and tests of food products. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of assistance can an authorised officer require from the food business operator?

Information and documents relating to food operations. Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can an authorised officer enter premises?

If they have reasonable grounds for belief of food activity. Signup and view all the answers

What should an authorised officer do if they need to take a sample from a receptacle?

Open the receptacle without any conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a food business operator if a food may be injurious to human health?

They must immediately inform the Authority or the official agency. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions must a food business operator take in response to a food safety breach?

Collaborate with the Authority or official agency to address the issue. Signup and view all the answers

What must a food business operator do if they cease distribution of a food product?

Ensure the product withdrawal is coordinated with the Authority. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviours can result in a food business operator being found guilty of an offence?

Failing to cooperate with the Authority when asked. Signup and view all the answers

If an operator withdraws a food product, which of the following actions is NOT required?

Informing consumers directly about the withdrawal. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the Authority take action against a food business operator?

If the operator fails to respond to a potential food safety breach. Signup and view all the answers

What should a food business operator do if they are approached by the Authority regarding a food safety concern?

Cooperate with the Authority and provide necessary information. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not conducting proper withdrawals of potentially harmful food?

Potential legal action against the food business operator. Signup and view all the answers

What power does an authorised officer have when exercising their duties under the Regulations?

They may be accompanied by others and take necessary equipment. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an authorised officer require a person to provide their name and address?

When the officer has reasonable grounds to believe there has been a contravention. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an offence under the Regulations?

Providing false information to the authorised officer. Signup and view all the answers

What must a person do if requested by an authorised officer under the Regulations?

Comply by providing their name and corroborative evidence if needed. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a person to obstruct an authorised officer?

Interfering with the officer’s exercise of power. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of failing to comply with a request from an authorised officer?

It constitutes a criminal offence. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the duties of an authorised officer?

They are protected under the law while performing their duties. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes providing a false statement to an authorised officer?

Offering misleading information that results in confusion. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition is a food business operator not guilty of an offence for exporting non-compliant food?

If the non-compliance is permitted in accordance with Article 12 of the EC Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Minister in relation to food export regulations?

To implement interim protective measures after consultation with the Authority Signup and view all the answers

What authority is responsible for enforcing the food business regulations?

The Authority or an official agency under contract Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is considered by the Minister when implementing protective measures?

The precautionary principle Signup and view all the answers

When are the provisions of these Regulations considered to be food legislation?

For the purposes of the Act of 1998 Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a food business operator does not comply with relevant food law requirements?

They are guilty of an offence unless the non-compliance is permitted Signup and view all the answers

What can be stated about non-compliance with food law requirements?

Non-compliance can be allowed under specific legal provisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the precautionary principle related to food business operations?

It encourages proactive measures in food safety Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Safety Regulations

Food safety is determined by considering the normal conditions of use of the food by the consumer at each stage of production, processing and distribution as well as the information provided to the consumer.
In determining whether any food is injurious to health, the probable immediate and/or short-term and/or long-term effects of that food on the health of a person consuming it, as well as subsequent generations shall be considered.
The probable cumulative toxic effects and the particular health sensitivities of a specific category of consumers where the food is intended for that category of consumers are also important.
Food is deemed unfit for human consumption if it is unacceptable for human consumption according to its intended use, for reasons of contamination, whether by extraneous matter or otherwise, or through putrefaction, deterioration or decay.
If any food which is unsafe is part of a batch, lot or consignment of food of the same class or description, it shall be presumed that all the food in that batch, lot or consignment is also unsafe, unless following a detailed assessment there is no evidence that the rest of the batch, lot or consignment is unsafe.
Food that complies with specific Community provisions governing food safety shall be deemed to be safe insofar as the aspects covered by the specific Community provisions are concerned.
Conformity of a food with specific provisions applicable to that food shall not bar the competent authorities from taking appropriate measures to impose restrictions on it being placed on the market or to require its withdrawal from the market where there are reasons to suspect that, despite such conformity, the food is unsafe.
A food business operator responsible for retail or distribution activities that do not affect the packaging, labelling, safety or integrity of a food, is guilty of an offence if the food business operator fails to: initiate procedures to withdraw a food, ensure that a food is withdrawn, pass on relevant information necessary to trace a food, or cooperate in action taken by producers, processors, manufacturers, and/or the Authority or the official agency.
A food business operator is guilty of an offence if the food business operator fails to immediately inform the Authority or the official agency of any grounds for believing that a food which it has placed on the market may be injurious to human health, fails to inform the Authority or the official agency of the action taken to prevent risks to the final consumer, or prevents or discourages any person from cooperating with the Authority or the official agency.
A food business operator is guilty of an offence if the food business operator fails or refuses to collaborate with the Authority or the official agency, or both, on action taken to avoid or reduce risks posed by a food.
A food business operator is guilty of an offence if the food business operator fails in any other way to respond to an actual or potential breach of food safety requirements.
If the Authority or the official agency forms the view that a food business operator should be taking measures pursuant to Article 19, but is failing to do so, the Authority, or the official agency, or both, may take action pursuant to Regulation 20.
A food business operator is guilty of an offence if they export or re-export food which does not comply with the relevant requirements of food law, unless the non-compliance is permitted in accordance with Article 12 of the EC Regulation.
A food business operator exporting or re-exporting food which does not comply with the relevant requirements of food law is not guilty of any offence under these Regulations or under other food law, if the non-compliance is permitted in accordance with Article 12 of the EC Regulation.
The Minister, after consultation with the Authority, and taking account of the precautionary principle set out in Article 7 of the EC Regulation, may, by order, put in place interim protective measures with regard to food, as provided for in Article 54 of the EC Regulation.
The enforcement of these Regulations and of the relevant provisions of the EC Regulation, shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.
These Regulations shall be deemed to be food legislation for the purposes of the Act of 1998.
These Regulations and the relevant provisions of the EC Regulation shall be enforced by the Authority or by the official agency acting pursuant to a service contract with the Authority.
An authorised officer may, for the purposes of these Regulations, and for the purposes of enforcing the relevant provisions of the EC Regulation, at all reasonable times and subject to Section 50 of the Act of 1998, enter any premises in which he or she has reasonable grounds for believing that any food is being produced, manufactured, imported, processed, stored, transported, distributed or traded, and do all or any of the following: take the reading of values recorded by measuring instruments installed on the premises, make such other examinations, tests and analyses as may be necessary, interview the food business operator concerned or any relevant staff, require the food business operator or any relevant staff to produce any documents and to provide such assistance and information in relation to the documents as may be necessary, inspect and take copies or extracts from records.
An authorised officer may, for the purposes of these Regulations and for the purposes of enforcing the relevant provisions of the EC Regulation, purchase or take without payment a sample of a food.
An authorised officer may, for the purpose of taking a sample of a food, open any receptacle.
An authorised officer, when exercising any powers under these Regulations, may be accompanied by other persons and may take with him or her, or those persons may take with them, any equipment or materials necessary to assist the officer in the exercise of those powers.
Where an authorised officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a person has contravened any provision of these Regulations or any relevant provision of the EC Regulation, and so informs that person, the authorised officer may require that person to state his or her name and address and, if the authorised officer thinks it necessary, to produce corroborative evidence of same.
A person is guilty of an offence if he or she fails to comply with these Regulations, or with the relevant provisions of the EC Regulation.
Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an authorised officer or an approved examiner acting in the course of his or her duties pursuant to these Regulations.
A person is guilty of an offence if he or she obstructs or interferes with an authorised officer in the exercise of the officer’s powers under these Regulations, fails or refuses to state his or her name or address in compliance with a request under these Regulations, fails to comply with a request or notice from an authorised officer under these Regulations, makes a statement to an authorised officer which the person knows is false or misleading, or gives in purported compliance with a request under these Regulations a name, address or other details which the person knows to be false or misleading.

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This quiz explores the crucial regulations surrounding food safety, including the considerations for consumer health and the factors that render food unsafe for consumption. Understand the implications of contamination, deterioration, and specific consumer health sensitivities in food production and distribution.