Food Packaging Regulations and Tamper Evident Packaging Quiz

What is tamper evident packaging?

• Packaging that is easy to tamper with

• Packaging that has indicators or barriers to entry which provide visible evidence of tampering

• Packaging that is difficult to open

• Packaging that is resistant to damage

What is a requirement for the effectiveness of tamper evident packaging?

• Features that are difficult to notice when moved or manipulated

• Features that are difficult to open

• Features that are readily understandable when moved or manipulated

• Features that provide greater difficulty in violating the product but are uncontrollable barriers to opening the package

What is product liability?

• The liability of the wholesaler only

• The liability of the retail store owner only

• The liability of any or all parties along the chain of manufacture of any product for damage caused by that product

• The liability of the manufacturer only

What are potential defects in food packaging caused by?

• Poor design, manufacturing errors, and improper instruction or warning

• Poor design, manufacturing errors, and incorrect labeling

• Manufacturing errors, improper instruction or warning, and incorrect labeling

• Poor design, improper instruction or warning, and incorrect labeling

What is an example of a potential defect in food packaging?

• Proper sealing of paperboard cartons with hot-melt glue

• Proper sealing of glass or plastic containers with cold adhesive

• Proper sealing of pouches made of foil, paper, or plastics

• Excessive tin can corrosion and leaking of proper packaging color into foods

What is the purpose of tamper evident packaging?

• To make the packaging more attractive to consumers

• To provide a visible sign of protection against tampering

• To provide a warning to consumers about the packaging

• To make the packaging more difficult to open

What is the main consideration for preventing consumers' injuries related to food packaging?

• Easiness of opening

• Color of the packaging

• Material of the packaging

• Size of the packaging

What is prohibited in the preparation, packaging, storage, delivery or exposure for sale of any food according to Food Regulation 1985?

• Using packages that have been used for non-food products

• Using packages with recyclable materials

• Using packages with bright colors

• Using packages with complex designs

Language requirement for the label of any package of food according to Food Regulation 1985?

• Other than Bahasa Malaysia or English

• It should be in Bahasa Malaysia only

• It should be in Bahasa Malaysia or English

• It should be in English only

What is not allowed to be placed in food for sale or in packages of such food according to Food Regulation 1985?

• The label referred to in regulation 12

• Any toy, coin or other article

• Any article for measuring the recommended quantity of food to be consume

• Any sachet or reduced iron powder for the purpose of absorbing oxygen