Chapter 14 Practice Questions

1. Which international organizations' standards and principles does Malaysia's supervision philosophy of food additives align with?

• FAO and UNICEF

• WHO and UNICEF

• FAO, WHO, and Codex Alimentarius

• Codex Alimentarius and UNICEF

1. What are the primary legislations governing food safety and quality control in Malaysia?

• Food Act 1975 and Food Regulations 1980

• Food Safety Act 1983 and Food Quality Regulations 1985

• Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985

• Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Regulations 1995

1. What does the Food Regulations 1985 cover?

• 1. Procedures for taking samples, food standards, and particular labelling requirements

• Food packaging requirements and nutrient supplements

• 1. Packaging, labelling requirements and food standards

• Standards on food additives and nutrient supplements

1. Where can the main legal basis for the regulation of food additives be found in the Food Regulations 1985?

• 1. Part 1, Sub-regulation 10

• Part 3, Sub-regulation 15

• Part 5, Sub-regulation 19

• Part 7, Sub-regulation 25

1. Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of food additive application provided by the regulation?

• Substances not permitted as food additives cannot be used as food additives

• Food additives should enhance the color of food

• 1. Addition of food additives should comply with prescribed standards and maximum use levels

• 1. Food additives should not be used to conceal any damage or inferiority in food’s quality

1. Which food additive is known to pose negative side effects and allergic reactions, particularly in pickled and dried fruits?

• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

• 1. Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

• 1. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

• Sulphur Dioxide

1. Which syndrome is associated with the consumption of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)?

• 1. Chinese restaurant syndrome

• 1. Asthma attacks

• 1. Hyperactivity in children

• Liver damage

1. What health risks are BHA and BHT suspected of inducing?

• 1. Child hyperactivity, lung damage, liver damage, kidney damage, and cancer

• Allergic reactions and chronic asthma attacks

• Feverish symptoms, facial swelling and irritable bowel syndrome

• Tingling sensation and chest pain

1. At what concentration have BHA and BHT been known to induce forestomach squamous cell carcinomas in rodents?

• More than 3000 ppm

• Greater than 250 ppm

• Exceeds 1000 ppm

• More than 10 mg/kg

1. What is the abbreviation "ADI" defined as?

• The maximum allowable concentration of a substance in food to avoid adverse effects

• 1. The daily intake of a substance which appears to be without adverse effects or harm to health over a lifetime

• 1. The minimum necessary intake of a nutrient to sustain health over a lifetime

• 1. The average daily intake of food additives that would tolerate the adverse effect on human