Ch. 5: Regulations - Glossary Flashcards
60-day rule
-the law requires raw milk cheeses (domestic or imported) to be aged at least 60 days at 35F or above
-most cheeses are no longer soft or moist, and are highly unlikely to harbor Listeria
best if used by date
indicates when a product will be of best quality and flavor
customs and border patrol (CBP)
-a US agency charged with overseeing border management and control
-customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection
code of federal regulations (CFR)
the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the federal register by the departments and agencies of the federal government
customs trade partnership against terrorism (CTPAT)
a voluntary public-private partnership program encouraging cooperation between CBP and various stakeholders to help protect the supply chain
dating
-labeling on a food product that is stamped on the products package to help the seller determine how long to display the product for sale
-helps the purchaser understand when or for how long the product is of best quality
-NOT a safety date
environmental protection agency (EPA)
US agency that aims to protect human health and the environment
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety of our nations food supply (among other things)
food and drug cosmetics act
a set of laws passed by congress in 1938 giving authority to the FDA to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics
food code
-a model that assists food control jurisdictions at all levels of government by providing them with a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulation the retail and food service segment
-issued by the FDA
food safety modernization act (FSMA)
-a law that enables the FDA to protect public health by strengthening food safety programs through focus on preventative measures
-expanded the FDA’s authority to achieve higher rates of food safety compliance
foreign supplier verification program (FSVP)
-a rule stemming from FSMA
-importers must have in place verification that their foreign suppliers are producing food in a manner that provides the same level of health protection as US regulations and correctly labelled for allergies
grade A pasteurized milk ordinance
-a model regulation designed to assist states and municipalities in initiating and maintaining effective programs for prevention of milk borne diseases
-provides administrative and technical details as to satisfactory compliance with the ordinance
-recognized by public health agencies and the milk industry as a national standard for milk sanitation
cheese grading
-standard established by the USDA’s agricultural marketing service
-only for cheddar, colby, monterey jack, and swiss
recalls
an appropriate method for removing or correcting marketed consumer products, their labeling, and/or promotional literature that violate the laws administered by the FDA
sell-by date
tells the store how long to display a product for sale or inventory management purposes
sustainability
-a principle based on the idea that everything we need for our survival and well-being depends on our natural environment
-to pursue sustainability is to create and maintain conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations
united states department of agriculture (USDA)
federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food
use-by date
-the last date recommended for the use of a product while at peak quality
-not a safety indication
voluntary regulations
-an increasing social expectation and consumer demand for food and agricultural products to have higher standards or other characteristics in the final product
-growing number of voluntary standards, certifications, labels, and regulatory instructions that many cheesemakers subscribe to in order to legitimize their business, product, community, or other resources
