Regulatory Framework & Compliance Flashcards
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Under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, which of the following surfaces that contacts fresh produce is NOT considered a 'food contact surface'?
Answer: The exterior walls of a storage building
Exterior building walls do not come into direct contact with produce and are not classified as food contact surfaces.
Which FSMA rule specifically targets the prevention of economically motivated adulteration and terrorist acts on food?
Answer: Intentional Adulteration Rule
FSMA's Intentional Adulteration Rule (21 CFR Part 121) requires facilities to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities to intentional contamination.
A farm sells 60% of its produce directly to consumers at roadside stands and farmers markets and earns less than $500,000 annually. Under FSMA, this farm most likely qualifies as:
Answer: A qualified exempt farm under the direct marketing provisions
Farms meeting the sales threshold and direct-to-consumer criteria qualify for a qualified exemption from the Produce Safety Rule.
Which entity publishes the harmonized Produce GAP Harmonization Initiative (HPGAP) audit checklist used by many buyers?
Answer: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service in collaboration with industry
The Harmonized GAP audit was developed through USDA AMS collaboration with produce industry stakeholders to standardize audit requirements.
Under California's Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA), metrics and standards are:
Answer: Mandatory requirements enforced by California Department of Food and Agriculture inspectors
LGMA members are subject to mandatory government audits conducted by California Department of Food and Agriculture inspectors.
When must a covered farm update its food safety plan under the FSMA Produce Safety framework?
Answer: Whenever there is a significant change in activities that could affect food safety hazards
Food safety plans must be reviewed and updated whenever significant changes occur that could introduce new or different food safety hazards.
The 'packing shed' in a GAP audit is most analogous to which FSMA regulatory category?
Answer: A registered food facility under Preventive Controls for Human Food
Packing sheds that are not part of the farm operation may be registered food facilities subject to preventive controls requirements.