CRC Food Laws and Regulations 2

Question 1

Which food allergen was added as the ninth major allergen under the FASTER Act, effective January 1, 2023?

Accepted Answer

Sesame

Answer

The FASTER Act of 2021 designated sesame as the ninth major food allergen in the US.

Question 2

Where must the net quantity of contents statement appear on a packaged food label?

Accepted Answer

In the bottom 30% of the principal display panel

Answer

FDA requires the net quantity statement within the bottom 30% of the principal display panel.

Question 3

Under FDA rules, how are ingredients listed on a multi-ingredient food label?

Accepted Answer

In descending order of predominance by weight

Answer

Ingredients must be listed in descending order of predominance by weight.

Question 4

For a product to be labeled 'low sodium', how much sodium may it contain per reference amount customarily consumed (RACC)?

Accepted Answer

140 mg or less

Answer

'Low sodium' means 140 mg or less per RACC.

Question 5

A nutrient content claim of 'good source of' requires a food to provide what percent of the Daily Value per RACC?

Accepted Answer

10 to 19%

Answer

'Good source' means 10 to 19% of the DV per RACC; 20% or more is 'high' or 'excellent source'.

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