Government Agencies & Organisations Flashcards
What is the Codex Alimentarius, and who created it?
A collection of international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice created in 1963 by the WHO and FAO.
What are the key purposes of the Codex Alimentarius?
Protecting consumer health, ensuring fair trade practices, facilitating food safety coordination, and promoting consumer confidence.
The Codex Alimentarius was created in ___ by the ___ and ___ to ensure food ___ and ___ in international trade.
1963; WHO; FAO; safety; fairness.
The Codex ___ helps protect consumer ___ and promote ___ in food safety.
Alimentarius; health; confidence
An exporter wants to ensure their food products meet international safety standards. Which organisation’s guidelines should they consult?
The Codex Alimentarius.
What is the role of FSANZ?
Protect the health and safety of consumers by ensuring a high standard of food in Australia and New Zealand.
What are the four main chapters of the FSANZ standards?
Chapter 1: General food standards
Chapter 2: Food product standards
Chapter 3: Food safety standards (Australia only)
Chapter 4: Primary production standards (Australia only).
FSANZ’s Chapter ___ covers general food standards, while Chapter ___ addresses primary production standards in ___.
1; 4; Australia.
FSANZ standards ensure ___ and ___ of food products in Australia and New Zealand.
Safety; quality.
What are the steps outlined in FSANZ 3.2.2 for food safety practices?
Ensure proper food handling, maintain hygiene, and follow regulations for food and equipment maintenance.
What is the purpose of FSANZ 3.2.1?
To emphasise implementing comprehensive food safety programs based on HACCP principles.
Which facilities are covered under FSANZ 3.3 for vulnerable persons?
Hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and childcare centres.
FSANZ 3.3 requires food safety programs for vulnerable persons in facilities like ___, ___, and ___.
Hospitals; nursing homes; childcare centres.
Food safety programs under FSANZ 3.2.1 are based on ___ principles to protect ___.
HACCP; public health.
What is the primary role of DAWR (Department of Agriculture and Water Resources) in Australia?
To monitor and regulate the importation of food, plants, and animals to protect against biosecurity risks.
