11B Flashcards
1
Q
food labelling regulations fall within the scope of…
A
Canada’s health protection & food laws
2
Q
canada’s main legislation is the…
A
food & drugs act
3
Q
who sets food safety standards?
A
HC
4
Q
who enforces food safety standards?
A
CFIA
5
Q
what are the criteria that enable the categorization of a substance as a food additive?
A
1) safe
2) nondeceptive
3) consumer benefits
6
Q
where are potential food additives verified?
A
Health Canada’s food directorate
7
Q
true or false: antioxidants are added directly to oils/fats
A
true
8
Q
what are the 3 categories of antioxidants?
A
GRAS list
controlled-use antioxidants
sulfites
9
Q
most additives are ___
A
vitamins and minerals
10
Q
how is the safety of additives monitored?
A
ARMS - Adverse Reaction Monitoring System
