Regulatory Framework & Compliance Flashcards
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Under FSMA, 'covered produce' is defined as produce that is:
Answer: Produce that is subject to the Produce Safety Rule's requirements
Covered produce refers to produce subject to the Produce Safety Rule, excluding commodities rarely consumed raw and certain other exclusions.
Which scenario would most likely trigger an FDA mandatory recall under FSMA's new authority?
Answer: A produce company refuses to voluntarily recall contaminated product after being asked by FDA
FSMA granted FDA mandatory recall authority when a company refuses a voluntary recall request for a food that presents a serious health hazard.
A farm applying for USDA GAP certification must submit its application to:
Answer: USDA AMS Audit, Review, and Compliance Branch
Applications for USDA GAP/GHP audits are submitted to the USDA AMS Audit, Review, and Compliance (ARC) Branch.
Which of the following best describes the 'farm definition' under FSMA for regulatory purposes?
Answer: An operation in one general physical location that grows, harvests, packs, or holds produce
FSMA defines a 'farm' as an operation in one general physical location (or contiguous locations under common management) devoted to growing, harvesting, packing, or holding produce.
Under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, which of the following is a required element of a farm's written food safety plan for covered activities?
Answer: Identification of known or reasonably foreseeable biological, chemical, and physical hazards
A written food safety plan must identify hazards associated with covered produce and covered activities to guide preventive measures.
Third-party GAP certification bodies accredited under FSMA's Accredited Third-Party Certification program must be accredited by:
Answer: A recognized accreditation body approved by FDA
Under FSMA, third-party certification bodies must be accredited by FDA-recognized accreditation bodies to conduct official food safety audits.
A buyer requires a produce supplier to undergo a food safety audit but does not specify which audit standard to use. The supplier's best first step is to:
Answer: Ask the buyer which recognized standard they will accept for compliance
Different buyers accept different audit standards; confirming buyer requirements before selecting a certification program avoids wasted effort and cost.