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WorksheetsExam 2.3.2 Food Laws
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 55mins
Which agency enforces the Consumer Act (RA 7394) for product information, labeling, and misleading marketing in food?
Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau of DTI
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Bureau of Philippine Standards of DTI
Consumer Protection Group under ACCP
Which unit primarily receives and mediates consumer complaints about food spoilage, contamination, or mislabeling?
FTEB under DTI
Consumer Protection Group (CPG)
DOLE regional offices
Local Government Units (LGUs)
What is the core function of the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) regarding food items?
Mediate consumer complaints and coordinate recalls
Develop Philippine National Standards and certify PS Mark
Investigate deceptive advertising claims
Monitor wastewater from food establishments
Which law mandates large corporations to set up programs for plastic waste reduction under DENR oversight?
Local Government Code of 1991
Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022
Consumer Act of the Philippines
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Which agency oversees workplace safety and health in food production, including drug‑free procedures?
DENR national programs
DOLE through OSH Standards
DTI via FTEB directives
LGUs through local ordinances
What role do LGUs have under the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) in relation to food establishments?
Create international benchmarks with ISO and Codex
Issue the PS Quality and Safety Certification Mark
Set national labeling rules for food products
Exercise local authority for public health and sanitation
Which DTI bureau addresses deceptive or misleading advertising claims and ensures accurate labeling like net weight and ingredient lists?
Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau
Consumer Protection Group
Department of Labor and Employment
Bureau of Philippine Standards
Which statement best describes BPS standards for food?
Always mandatory for all products
Primarily voluntary but may become obligatory
Limited to international trade only
Focused solely on environmental pollution control
Which body develops internationally recognized food standards to ensure safe, wholesome, and fairly traded food?
ASEAN Food Safety Network council
Codex Alimentarius Commission FAO WHO
European Food Safety Authority office
World Trade Organization mandate unit
What does the SPS Agreement primarily allow WTO members to do?
Set arbitrary product labeling requirements
Adopt science based health protection measures
Create taxes on perishable food exports
Choose discriminatory import restrictions
Which agreement addresses broader product standards affecting safety, environment, quality, and consumer information?
ASEAN Food Safety Regulatory Framework
Trade Facilitation Agreement 2017
Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement
Under Codex, which area includes codes of practice for production, processing, transport, storage, and HACCP based hygiene management?
Food safety contaminants control
Agricultural and processing practices
Labelling and consumer protection
Principles and guidelines section
Which statement best describes the WTO mandate related to food standards?
Runs capacity building for ASEAN regulators
Publishes all Codex nutrient addition criteria
Implements national food inspections directly
Oversees global trade rules and dispute resolution
What is a core principle of SPS measures within the WTO system?
Exemptions for animal products only
Mandatory adoption of Codex labels
Preferential treatment for regional blocs
Not arbitrary or disguised trade barriers
Which function of Codex directly supports consumer protection on prepackaged foods?
HACCP transport codes creation
Ingredient listing and date marking
Microbiological criteria development
Pesticide residue limits setting
What does TBT encourage for developing international standards?
Priority for high income member regulations
Speed secrecy national preference deregulation cost cutting
Strict harmonization without consultation
Impartiality consensus effectiveness openness coherence development
Which international bodies are recognized by SPS for animal and plant health respectively?
EFSA and IPPC agencies
FAO and WHO departments
OIE and IPPC organizations
ASEAN and Codex committees
What is a key outcome of harmonization of standards noted in the material?
Reduces trade barriers and lowers costs
Increases labeling complexity only
Creates new tariffs on food imports
Eliminates all national regulations
Which ASEAN initiative strengthens governance and capacity building for food safety across member states?
WHO Regional Strategy for Food Safety implementation
EU Regulation EC No 178 2002 adoption
WTO TBT dispute settlement program
EFSA risk communication platform
Which Regulation established EFSA and introduced the farm to fork approach within the EU?
Regulation 596 2009
Regulation 202 2008
Regulation 575 2006
Regulation EC No 178 2002
Which EU body provides independent scientific advice on food risks under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002?
European Court of Auditors
Council of the European Union
European Commission Directorate
European Food Safety Authority
What concept describes the EU’s end-to-end oversight from production to consumption?
Source-to-sale pathway
Field-to-market model
One-Health framework
Farm-to-fork approach
Which principle allows EU risk managers to act despite scientific uncertainty to protect health?
Proportionality principle
Precautionary principle
Subsidiarity principle
Equivalence principle
Under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which article group addresses safety, presentation, and labeling requirements for food and feed?
Articles 14–16
Articles 5–7
Articles 11–13
Articles 21–23
Which section of EU general food law focuses on imports, exports, and international standards?
Food Trade
Transparency
Mission & Tasks
Food & Feed Requirements
In EU crisis management, which component ensures quick notification and coordination among Member States?
Public Consultation
Standing Committee
Executive Director
Rapid Alert System
Which EU provision strengthens consumer protection against fraud and misleading information?
Article 21
Article 8
Article 58
Article 43
What is a core operator responsibility under EU law related to unsafe products?
Routine consumer surveys
Exclusive import licensing
Withdrawal and recall
Mandatory price controls
FSMA’s overarching shift in the U.S. food system emphasizes which approach?
Preventing contamination
Reacting to outbreaks
Focusing on litigation
Relying on voluntary codes
Approximately how many U.S. hospitalizations per year are attributed to foodborne diseases prompting FSMA?
128,000
1,280,000
48,000
3,000
Title I of FSMA expands FDA authority using which core tool to identify and control hazards?
Tariff-based import screening
Consumer complaint arbitration
Hazard analysis and preventive controls
Retail grading and scoring
Which FSMA Title strengthens response through risk-based inspections and mandatory recalls?
Title IV
Title II
Title I
Title III
What FSMA program requires U.S. importers to verify that foreign suppliers meet U.S. safety standards?
Voluntary Qualified Importer Program
Foreign Supplier Verification Program
Import Certification Authority
Prior Notice of Shipments
Which FSMA provision addresses accreditation of third-party auditors for foreign facilities?
Section 307
Section 303
Section 201
Section 401
Under EU transparency provisions, which mechanism invites stakeholder input on identified risks?
Member State veto
Public consultation
Closed-door briefings
Anonymous tip lines
Which law establishes a science-based, farm-to-fork regulatory system to prevent food safety hazards in the Philippines?
FDA Circular No. 2016-014 (Health Claims)
Republic Act No. 10611 (Food Safety Act of 2013)
Republic Act No. 7394 (Consumer Act)
Presidential Decree No. 856 (Sanitation Code)
Under the Food Safety Act of 2013, which agency primarily handles processed foods and market products?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Local Government Units (LGUs)
Department of Health (DOH)
Department of Agriculture (DA)
What is the main scope of the Food Safety Act regarding the food chain stages?
Distribution and warehousing only
Only manufacturing and retail stages
Primary production to food service stages
Import and export documentation only
Which provision is a key requirement under RA 10611 for food business operators?
Annual renewal of sanitary permits only
Exclusive reliance on GMP alone
Mandatory adoption of risk-based safety systems
Use of the electronic registration system
Presidential Decree No. 856 primarily sets standards for which area?
Consumer product warranties
Nutrition content claims in labels
Sanitation across food establishments
Traceability and product recall
Which agency implements PD 856 with LGUs for sanitary permits and inspections?
Department of Agriculture (DA)
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Department of Health (DOH)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
For a food facility, compliance with PD 856 most directly ensures which outcome?
Accurate net content labeling
Adequate potable water and waste management
Verified health claims substantiation
Farm-to-fork traceability records
Which preventive system focuses on hazard identification, CCPs, monitoring, and corrective actions?
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Consumer Act of the Philippines
Which component best describes GMP expectations in food production?
Lot coding and date marking
Traceability and recall systems
Personnel hygiene and documentation
Consumer complaint handling only
SSOPs primarily detail procedures for which activities?
Label format and nutrient claims
Cleaning schedules and pest control
Electronic product registration
Hazard identification and CCPs
FDA Administrative Order No. 2014-0030 mainly mandates what for prepackaged foods?
Consumer refund policies
Export market access documentation
Ingredient lists and lot codes
Sanitary permits and health certificates
Which item is required on labels when mandated by AO 2014-0030?
LGU sanitation inspection dates
Retail price ceilings
Storage instructions when required
Trade warranty conditions
Which agency issues administrative orders and guidance to operationalize labeling rules?
Department of Agriculture (DA)
Local Government Units (LGUs)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Which labeling control in AO 2014-0030 targets false or misleading representations?
Net content calculation rules
Health and nutrition claims regulation
Mandatory country-of-origin marks
Electronic registration steps
FDA Circular No. 2023-009 requires use of which data set for nutrition labels?
2002 RENI values
2015 PDRI %REI/%RNI
WHO growth standards
DTI consumer price index
What is a key change mandated by Circular 2023-009 for processed food labels?
Removal of nutrition facts panels
Addition of HACCP certification logos
Replacement with 2015 %REI/%RNI
Adoption of sodium limits only
FDA Circular No. 2016-014 governs claims on prepackaged foods. What must nutrient content claims be based on?
LGU permit endorsements
%REI/RNI established levels
Company internal testing data
Retailer verification records
Under Circular 2016-014, what evidence is required to support claims?
Supplier affidavits only
Certificate of Analysis from ISO 17025 lab
DTI consumer satisfaction report
FDA inspector field notes
Which products are restricted from carrying acceptable nutrition or health claims under Circular 2016-014?
Dietary supplements
Processed meats
Foods for infants and young children
Imported beverages
A manufacturer plans export to high-risk markets. Which records are most critical during inspections under RA 10611?
Advertising budgets and campaigns
HACCP and GMP documentation
Supplier pricing agreements
Employee payroll records
Which law strengthened the Philippine FDA’s capacity to regulate health products, including food?
Republic Act No. 3720 of 1963
FDA Circular No. 2020-024
Republic Act No. 7394 of 1992
Republic Act No. 9711 of 2009
Under RA 3720, which requirement focuses on accurate product identity and quantity on labels?
Trader liability
Inspection mandate
Labeling statement
Adulteration prohibition
Which agency primarily evaluates food products for safety and quality leading to CPR issuance?
Department of Trade and Industry
Food and Drug Administration
ASEAN Secretariat
ISO Technical Committee
DTI’s role in food distribution and sale emphasizes which area most?
Clinical safety trials
Hospital nutrition programs
Fair trade and accurate labeling
Export tariff setting
Which international standard provides a food safety management system framework integrating HACCP?
ISO 22000:2005 overview
FDA ePortal policies
Codex food additive codes
ASEAN Food Control Guidelines
What is the primary purpose of RA 7394, the Consumer Act of the Philippines?
Safeguard consumer rights and welfare
Set taxation on retail sales
Control import quotas for food
Regulate agricultural subsidies
Which action is prohibited under RA 3720’s provisions on food distribution and sale?
Posting retail prices
Issuing receipts to buyers
Selling misbranded food
Conducting routine inspections
FDA Circular No. 2020-024 mainly addressed which challenge for health products?
Mandatory reformulation of ingredients
Permanent label redesign
Ban on imported items
Temporary extension of market authorization
Which Codex labeling provision is mandatory for prepackaged foods?
Name and address of manufacturer
List of specific allergens
Retailer warranty policy
Nutrient claims approval
In RA 9711 compliance, which activity ensures establishments follow regulations?
Public relations campaigns
Monitoring and inspections
Tax audit procedures
Consumer mediation sessions
Which guideline supports national food safety through science-based systems across the entire food chain?
ISO 9001 quality management
ASEAN Guidelines on Food Control Systems
Retailer association codes
Local city ordinances
Within DTI regulations, traders may be held accountable for what?
Packaging design aesthetics
Employee training certificates
Government laboratory budgets
Quality and safety of imported food
Under RA 3720, what does 'misbranded' primarily mean for a food product?
Uses recycled packaging materials
Is sold without a receipt
Fails to reveal necessary label information
Contains a poisonous substance
Which enforcement consequence can follow non-compliance in retail and sale operations?
Automatic renewal of permits
Public awards and recognition
Seizure of products and legal action
Tax exemptions granted
Which certificate authorizes the sale of a processed food product in the Philippines?
License to Operate from FDA
Certificate of Product Registration
Sanitary Permit from LGU
Business Name Registration
Which law establishes the Philippine Food Safety Act?
FDA Circular No. 2016-014
Presidential Decree No. 856
Republic Act No. 10611
Administrative Order No. 2014-0029
Which permit is typically issued by municipal or city health offices before opening a food business?
Sanitary Permit
Barangay Clearance
Environmental Compliance
License to Operate
Which agency issues a License to Operate for establishments handling regulated foods?
Department of Agriculture
Department of Trade and Industry
Food and Drug Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
What is the primary purpose of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production?
Increase market demand
Ensure consistent quality and safety
Reduce tax liabilities
Speed up distribution timelines
Which activity best demonstrates implementation of SSOPs?
Daily sales reporting
Cleaning and disinfection schedules
Supplier price negotiation
Marketing label redesign
Which type of hazard is included in HACCP analysis?
Logistical and financial
Social and cultural
Biological, chemical, physical
Economic and legal
In HACCP, CCPs are primarily used to:
Forecast market trends
Choose packaging colors
Control significant hazards
Allocate staff bonuses
Which standard integrates HACCP with management system frameworks to ensure food safety at every stage?
ASEAN Food Safety Agreement
BRC Global Standard Packaging
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
ISO 9001 Quality Management
For CPR applications, labels must include which element?
Annual sales figures
Company mission statement
Ingredient list and net weight
Retail price and promos
Which practical step is part of company establishment for a food manufacturer?
SEC or DTI registration
WHO accreditation
Joining a trade association
ISO 14001 certification
Which GMP application verifies compliance through periodic checks?
Marketing reviews
Supplier audits
Consumer surveys
Internal audits
Food handler certification generally requires:
Driver’s license copy
Medical examination or health cards
Tax identification number
College degree transcripts
Which SSOP element focuses on proof that sanitation tasks were completed correctly?
Sales records
Verification like swab testing
Supplier quotations
Marketing analytics
Under RA 10611, testing systems emphasize:
Industry lobbying outcomes
Consumer preference polls
Tax incentive tracking
Science-based verification
Which activity checks raw ingredients for contaminants before production?
Raw material inspection
Shelf-life studies
Third-party certification
Finished product sampling
Which dossier content is typically required for CPR submission?
Shareholder register
Marketing campaign plan
Manufacturing flow diagram
Board resolutions
Which step ensures traceability and accountability in food safety management?
Packaging color rotation
Weekly sales promotions
Recordkeeping of test results
Random consumer interviews
Which term best describes a deliberate government action designed to influence food supply, safety, nutrition, trade, or consumer behavior?
Risk analysis
Food standard
Food regulation
Food policy
In the Philippine context, which law establishes a science-based, farm-to-fork food safety system and national framework for governance?
DAO 2016-08
EC Regulation 178/2002
Republic Act No. 10611
Republic Act No. 11058
Which component of risk analysis focuses on identifying hazards, assessing exposure, and estimating adverse health effects?
Risk assessment
Risk communication
Precautionary principle
Risk management
Which principle allows provisional measures to protect health when scientific certainty is incomplete, provided actions are proportionate and non-discriminatory?
Equivalence principle
Transparency principle
Traceability principle
Precautionary principle
Which international body provides standards, guidelines, and codes of practice referenced by national food regulations?
Codex Alimentarius Commission
World Trade Organization
International Labor Organization
ASEAN Secretariat
Within the Philippine system, which agencies primarily handle post-harvest stages and processed/pre-packaged foods, respectively?
FAO and WHO
DA and DOH
FDA and DENR
DOLE and LGUs
Which board is established to coordinate implementation and enforcement of food safety regulations across agencies?
Food Safety Regulation Coordinating Board
National Nutrition Council
Market Certification Council
Food Policy Advisory Panel
Which step in the policy process engages producers, processors, retailers, consumers/NGOs, agencies, and scientists to define scope and improve legitimacy?
Adoption and legal enactment
Stakeholder consultation and scoping
Issue identification and recognition
Drafting and policy design
Which activity is part of traceability and recall systems aimed at quick identification and withdrawal of unsafe food products?
Wastewater treatment plans
PPE training for workers
Market certification audits
Batch coding and labeling
Which statement best characterizes risk communication in food policy?
Inform stakeholders and consumers, ensure transparency
Mandate PPE and emergency training
Estimate dose-response relationships scientifically
Assign enforcement responsibilities to LGUs
During drafting/policy design, which element ensures alignment and legal enforceability of a regulation?
Include legal basis and responsibilities
Conduct wastewater surveillance
Run mock recall exercises
Secure halal accreditation
Which principle is emphasized in the EU’s General Food Law regarding risk assessment?
Independent, objective, and science-based
Trade-focused and market-driven
Precautionary and consumer-led
Export-oriented and industry-funded
What is the primary purpose of impact assessment/regulatory impact analysis in the policy process?
Identify hazards and estimate health risks
Draft implementing rules and guidelines
Define inspection and testing regimes
Assess economic, social, environmental, and trade impacts
Which Philippine agency verifies environmental compliance through ECC before factory construction or operation?
NCMF
FDA
DOLE
DENR
Which general principle underpins modern food law and policy alongside fair trade and transparency?
Reliance on informal stakeholder networks
Preference for export over domestic markets
Priority to market certifications and branding
High level of protection of human life and health
Which law primarily strengthens the food safety regulatory system in the Philippines and facilitates market access for local foods?
Republic Act No. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines)
Republic Act No. 10611 (Food Safety Act of 2013)
EU Regulation EC 178/2002 General Food Law
Joint DA-DOH Administrative Order No. 2015-0007
Under RA 10611, which document provides detailed operational provisions for implementation?
Consumer Act Title III provisions
WTO SPS annex guidelines
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
Codex CAC procedural manual
Misbranding issues in the Philippines are most directly addressed under which statute?
Codex Alimentarius standards
WTO SPS Agreement
Republic Act No. 10611 Food Safety Act
Republic Act No. 7394 Consumer Act
Which international benchmark ensures that sanitary and phytosanitary measures are science-based and do not create unnecessary trade barriers?
ISO 22000 certification
EU General Food Law
WTO SPS Agreement
Codex HACCP standard
What best describes the farm-to-fork regulatory approach referenced in Philippine frameworks?
Regulation limited to import inspection
Focus only on processed packaged foods
Enforcement mainly at retail transactions
Oversight across the entire food chain
Which concept integrates identifying hazards, setting critical limits, monitoring, and corrective actions as a preventive system?
Labeling standards and claims
Risk profiling and traceability
Recall mechanisms and notifications
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Risk profiling in food regulation is primarily used to:
Prioritize controls based on likelihood and impact
Replace traceability and recall programs
Eliminate the need for international benchmarks
Focus solely on consumer education campaigns
Which set of principles emphasizes risk analysis, transparency, and consumer protection as core regulatory tenets?
Codex CAC labeling code of practice
Joint DA-DOH Administrative Order 2015-0007
General Food Law principles (e.g., EU EC 178/2002)
Philippine Local Government Unit ordinances
