Level 3 Food Safety Certificate Food Safety Legislation 2

Question 1

What does EC Regulation 852/2004 (retained in UK law) require food businesses to implement?

Accepted Answer

HACCP-based food safety management procedures

Answer

Regulation 852/2004 requires food businesses to put in place, implement, and maintain food safety management procedures based on HACCP principles (with some flexibility for small businesses).

Question 2

What is Regulation (EC) No 853/2004's primary scope?

Accepted Answer

Specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin

Answer

Regulation 853/2004 (retained in UK law) lays down specific hygiene rules for businesses handling food of animal origin, such as meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.

Question 3

What does the 'food chain information' requirement under UK food law mean for catering businesses?

Accepted Answer

Businesses must have access to information about the food they receive, such as country of origin and allergen data

Answer

Food chain information requirements ensure that food businesses can trace the source of their food, access relevant safety information from suppliers, and pass relevant information to customers (e.g., allergens).

Question 4

Under the Food Information Regulations 2014 (UK), how many allergens must be declared when present in food?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

The Food Information Regulations 2014 require the 14 major allergens to be declared when intentionally included as ingredients — these include peanuts, tree nuts, gluten-containing cereals, milk, eggs, soya, and others.

Question 5

What is an 'improvement notice' under the Food Safety Act 1990?

Accepted Answer

A formal legal notice from an EHO requiring a business to remedy a food hygiene failure within a specified timeframe

Answer

An improvement notice is a formal enforcement tool requiring a food business to take specific remedial action within a specified period (at least 14 days). Failure to comply may result in prosecution.

Level 3 Food Safety Practice Test

Level 3 Food Safety Practice Test

Level 3 Food Safety Certificate Food Safety Legislation 2