GAP Regulatory Framework & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which federal agency oversees the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule?

Accepted Answer

FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Answer

The FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) administers the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.

Question 2

Under FSMA's Produce Safety Rule, which of the following commodities is explicitly excluded from coverage?

Accepted Answer

Grain crops such as wheat and corn

Answer

Grains, beans, and other commodities rarely consumed raw are excluded from the Produce Safety Rule.

Question 3

A farm that averages less than $25,000 in annual produce sales is classified under FSMA as:

Accepted Answer

A non-covered farm

Answer

Farms with average annual produce sales of $25,000 or less are not covered by the Produce Safety Rule.

Question 4

Which provision of FSMA specifically addresses preventive controls for human food at food facilities?

Accepted Answer

Section 103 — Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls

Answer

Section 103 of FSMA established the Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) requirements for human food facilities.

Question 5

State departments of agriculture that enter into cooperative agreements with the FDA to enforce the Produce Safety Rule are known as:

Accepted Answer

Authorized State Programs

Answer

States with FDA-authorized programs can conduct inspections on behalf of FDA under cooperative agreements.

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