CAB CAB Artisan Baker Business Operations & Customer Service

Question 1

Which US federal agency sets labeling requirements that artisan bakeries must follow for packaged goods sold retail?

Accepted Answer

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

Answer

The FDA regulates labeling of most packaged bakery products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring ingredient lists, nutrition facts, and allergen declarations.

Question 2

Under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which rule most directly applies to a small artisan bakery?

Accepted Answer

Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF)

Answer

The FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule requires bakeries to implement a food safety plan that identifies hazards and establishes preventive controls.

Question 3

What is the 'big nine' allergens that US law requires to be declared on packaged bakery products as of 2023?

Accepted Answer

Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame

Answer

The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the ninth major allergen effective January 1, 2023, joining milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.

Question 4

A customer requests a custom wedding cake with a two-week lead time. What is the first step an artisan baker should take?

Accepted Answer

Create a written order confirmation detailing design, flavors, price, deposit, and delivery date

Answer

A written order confirmation protects both parties by documenting all specifications, pricing, deposit amount, and the delivery timeline before any materials are purchased.

Question 5

Which costing method ensures an artisan bakery correctly prices its products for profitability?

Accepted Answer

Calculate total cost of goods (ingredients + labor + overhead) then apply a target margin

Answer

Accurate pricing requires calculating total COGS including ingredients, direct labor, and allocated overhead, then adding the desired profit margin to each product.

(CAB) Certified Artisan Baker Practice Test

(CAB) Certified Artisan Baker Practice Test

CAB CAB Artisan Baker Business Operations & Customer Service