Discover why registering your food facility with the U.S. FDA is crucial for food safety and compliance.
In this video, we delve into the importance of food facility registration, the requirements, and the severe consequences of non-compliance.
Learn the specifics for both foreign and domestic farms, retail food establishments, that handle food for U.S. consumption.
Understand the significance of renewing your registration biennially and how it impacts food safety measures.
We’ll also explain the FDA’s role in ensuring quick identification and response during food-related emergencies.
Question 1:
Which of the following types of facilities are required to register with the U.S. FDA under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?
a) Farms
b) Retail food establishments
c) Foreign and domestic facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the U.S.
d) Restaurants
Correct Answer:
c) Foreign and domestic facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the U.S.
Question 2:
How often must a food facility renew its registration with the U.S. FDA?
a) Annually
b) Biennially (every 2 years)
c) Every 5 years
d) Once, at the time of initial registration
Correct Answer:
b) Biennially (every 2 years)
Question 3:
What is the primary purpose of the FDA’s food facility registration requirement?
a) To generate revenue for the FDA
b) To ensure that food facilities are following health codes
c) To enable the FDA to quickly identify and contact food facilities in the event of a food-related emergency
d) To inspect food facilities more frequently
Correct Answer:
c) To enable the FDA to quickly identify and contact food facilities in the event of a food-related emergency.
Question 4:
If a food facility fails to renew its registration, what can the FDA do?
a) Impose a fine of up to $10,000
b) Take legal action to shut down the facility
c) Refuse admission of the facility’s products into the U.S.
d) Issue a warning letter but take no further action
Correct Answer:
c) Refuse admission of the facility’s products into the U.S.
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