Primary Initial Test

A farm producing salad and washing it, plucking the external leave and wrapping it in plastic sheet on its own premises must implement HACCP:

• Yes since they are handling, washing and wrapping and this exceeds primary production

• No, its within the scope of primary production

• Yes, HACCP is required if the farmer is washing its leafy greens with water origination from a well

- If producer of sprouts buy seeds for sprouting in a third country, the consignment shall be accompanied by

•   A phytosanitary certificate

• An invoice

•   A certificate according to RL (EU) No. 628/2019

•    A test report on Enterobacteriaceae to verify the hygienic conditions of production prior to exportation

How often the FBO has to test sprouts for the parameters fixed in RL (EC) 2073/2005

• once a month

• every week

•   every produced batch

• once a year

There is an obligation for every sprout producer to carry out a preliminary testing of a representative sample of all batches of seeds (0.5 % of the batch)

• True

• False

• Partly true, there is a possibility for derogation from the preliminary testing of all batches of seeds (authorization by the competent authority)

Can a private control body perform primary production official controls, such as sampling in primary productions, or undertake field inspections?

• No, because it is not a public/state authority

•   Yes, if having expertise, equipment, infrastructure and staff

•   No, because responsibility for actions in case of non-compliance cannot be delegated

•   Yes, if delegated so by the Competent Authority

Which of the following microorganisms have not produced outbreaks by consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables

• Salmonella

• Norovirus

•   Campylobacter

•   VTEC

What is the latest act approved by the EC related to PPP use?

• Regulation on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin 

• Regulation concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market 

• Commission Directive as regards the establishment of harmonised risk indicators

• Regulation on official controls and other official activities 

Which of the next practices is not mandatory at European level?

•   Prioritize non-chemical methods by choosing alternative techniques and products with lower risks

• Choose the most suitable/the least dangerous  product

•   Systematically review the PAE

• Degrade PPP systems on-the-spot

Ready to eat pre-cut vegetables are under the scope of Reg. 2073/2005, but there is no microbiological criteria for Salmonella in whole primary product

• True

• False

Which one of the followings is not considered part of an audit:

•   A systematic and independent examination

• Activities and related results comply with planned arrangement

• Examination of any aspect of food in order to verify that such aspect(s) comply with the legal requirements

• Arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve objectives