Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Food Safety Legislation

Question 1

Under the Food Safety Act 1990, what is the maximum penalty for a food safety offence tried on indictment?

Accepted Answer

2 years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine

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6 months imprisonment

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1 year imprisonment

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5 years imprisonment

Question 2

Which UK body is primarily responsible for food safety policy and enforcement oversight in England?

Accepted Answer

The Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Answer

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

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Public Health England

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 3

What does the term 'due diligence' mean as a defence under the Food Safety Act 1990?

Accepted Answer

The food business took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid committing the offence

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The food business has insurance to cover claims

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The food business has been trading for more than 5 years

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The food business has never had a complaint before

Question 4

Under EU-retained law (Regulation EC 852/2004), what must all food business operators have in place?

Accepted Answer

Food safety management procedures based on HACCP principles

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A fully qualified chef on site at all times

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Weekly inspections by an Environmental Health Officer

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A food science degree holder as manager

Question 5

What is a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) score of 5 known as?

Accepted Answer

Very Good

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Satisfactory

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Good

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Excellent

Question 6

Who has the legal power to issue a Hygiene Improvement Notice to a food business?

Accepted Answer

An authorised Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

Answer

The police

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A member of the public

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The business owner's insurance company