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

Answer

The Food Safety Act 1990 provides for a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine for food safety offences tried on indictment in the Crown Court.

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

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is the independent government department responsible for food safety and food hygiene across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It was established by the Food Standards Act 1999.

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

Answer

Due diligence is a statutory defence under Section 21 of the Food Safety Act 1990. It means the business can demonstrate it took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid committing the offence.

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

Answer

Regulation EC 852/2004, retained in UK law after Brexit, requires all food business operators to put in place, implement, and maintain food safety management procedures based on HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Very Good

Answer

Under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme operated by the FSA and local authorities, a rating of 5 means 'Very Good'. The scale runs from 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary) to 5 (Very Good).

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Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Food Safety Legislation