Key Terms Ch2

Question 1

Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (The Code)

Answer 1

Is a code developed by FSANZ covering locally grown and processed food that prescribes exactly what every food must contain or may contain; nothing else is permitted in that food.

Question 2

Food product recall

Answer 2

Is an action taken to remove from distribution, sale and consumption, food that may pose a health and safety risk to consumers.

Question 3

FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand)

Answer 3

is a partnership between the Commonwealth (federal), New Zealand, star and territory governments to develop and implement uniform food standards.

Question 4

General level health claim

Answer 4

Describes a relationship between the consumption of a food. Or a component in the food, and a health benefit it can provide.

Question 5

HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)

Answer 5

is a safety system that identifies potential food hazards and their control points at all stages in the production of food.

Question 6

High-level health claim

Answer 6

Is a claim that describes the function of a food, nutrient or other substance in relation to a serious disease (for example, blood pressure).

Question 7

Mandatory warning statements

Answer 7

Are prescribed statements Taft must be included on the label using the exacts words listed in the standard.

Question 8

Nutrition content claim

Answer 8

Is a statement made by a manufacturer about the amount of a nutrient, energy or a biologically active substance in a food.

Question 9

FGDA (Federal Government Department of Agriculture)

Answer 9

Is a statutory body operating at a national level that is responsible for imported food inspection, exports from Australia and border protection and quarantine.