CSA Quality Standards & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which FDA regulation primarily governs the safety of food colorings used in sugar art decorations sold commercially in the US?

Accepted Answer

21 CFR Part 73

Answer

21 CFR Part 73 lists permanently listed color additives exempt from batch certification, which includes many colorings used in food decoration.

Question 2

A sugar showpiece developed small cracks after 48 hours of display. Which compliance issue does this most directly indicate?

Accepted Answer

Improper humidity control during storage

Answer

Humidity fluctuations cause sugar and isomalt pieces to absorb moisture and expand unevenly, leading to cracking during extended display.

Question 3

When labeling a commercially sold sugar flower as an edible decoration, the ingredient list must use what name for titanium dioxide?

Accepted Answer

Titanium dioxide

Answer

FDA requires ingredients to be listed by their common or usual name, so 'titanium dioxide' is the required label term in the US.

Question 4

A batch of pulled sugar roses shows inconsistent color saturation across pieces. The FIRST corrective action in a quality control process should be:

Accepted Answer

Document the batch variation and identify the root cause

Answer

Quality control protocol requires documenting defects and tracing the root cause before making corrective changes to the process.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct internal temperature range for a sugar cook that achieves hard crack stage, relevant to structural showpiece compliance?

Accepted Answer

300–310°F (149–154°C)

Answer

Hard crack stage is reached at 300–310°F, producing a rigid structure suitable for display showpieces.

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CSA Quality Standards & Compliance 2