Food Safety HACCP & Food Safety Regulations 1

Question 1

What does HACCP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

Answer

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, a systematic science-based approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards.

Question 2

How many principles does the HACCP system consist of?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The HACCP system consists of 7 principles that guide the identification and control of food safety hazards throughout the food production process.

Question 3

What is a Critical Control Point (CCP) in a HACCP plan?

Accepted Answer

A step where a control measure can prevent, eliminate, or reduce a food safety hazard to acceptable levels

Answer

A CCP is a specific step in food handling where a targeted control measure effectively prevents, eliminates, or reduces a food safety hazard to an acceptable level.

Question 4

What is the very first principle of HACCP?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a hazard analysis

Answer

The first HACCP principle is conducting a hazard analysis to identify biological, chemical, and physical hazards that could affect food safety.

Question 5

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for food safety regulations in US restaurants and retail food establishments?

Accepted Answer

FDA

Answer

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) governs food safety regulations for most retail food establishments in the US through the Model Food Code.

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Food Safety HACCP & Food Safety Regulations 1