Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Food Allergens 2

Question 1

What does PPDS stand for in the context of allergen labelling?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Packed for Direct Sale

Answer

PPDS stands for Pre-Packed for Direct Sale, referring to food packed on the same premises where it is sold directly to the consumer.

Question 2

How should allergens be highlighted on a food label's ingredient list?

Accepted Answer

Emphasised using bold, italic, or contrasting colour

Answer

UK regulations require allergens to be emphasised in the ingredients list using a different font, style, or background colour such as bold text.

Question 3

Cross-contact in relation to allergens refers to:

Accepted Answer

The unintentional transfer of an allergen from one food or surface to another

Answer

Cross-contact occurs when allergen proteins are inadvertently transferred between foods or from surfaces, potentially causing a reaction.

Question 4

When a new menu item is introduced, what allergen-related action must the food business take?

Accepted Answer

Update allergen information to reflect any allergens in the new dish

Answer

Allergen information must be kept accurate and up to date, so any new menu item requires allergen records to be reviewed and updated immediately.

Question 5

Which piece of UK legislation primarily governs allergen labelling requirements for pre-packed foods?

Accepted Answer

The Food Information Regulations 2014

Answer

The Food Information Regulations 2014 implement retained EU Regulation 1169/2011 and set out allergen labelling requirements for pre-packed foods in the UK.

Level 2 Food Hygiene Practice Test

Level 2 Food Hygiene Practice Test

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Food Allergens 2