Food Law and Regulation Quiz -15

Q. Agricultural produce (Grading and Marketing) Act (AGMARK) was formulated in which of the following year

1. 1995
2. 1968
3. 1967
4. 1937

Answer: d)

Short title and extent. (1) This Act may be called the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937.A

Q. According to PFA, modified starches are used at maximum extent in food ___________.

• 8%
• 1%
• 0.5%
• 5%

Answer: c)

Use of modified starches-Modified food starches (derivative starches) may be used in baked foods, confectionery, snacks, flavors, dairy products (where use of emulsifier/stabiliser is allowed in Appendix ‘B’ to the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1995) glazes, icings, gravies, sauces, soups, coatings upto a maximum concentration of 0.5 percent by weight”.

Q. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) act is comes into effect on 23^rd December _____________

• 1995
• 1976
• 1986
• 2006

Answer: c)

[23rd December, 1986.]

Q. Consumer protection act comes into force in____________

• 1986
• 1976
• 1956
• None of the above

Answer: a)

The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 was enacted with an objective to provide better protection of the interests of the Consumers, to make provision for the establishment of Consumer Councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumer disputes.

Q. FAO stands for

• Food & Agriculture Order
• Food & Agriculture Organization
• Food Administration Organization
• None of these

Answer: b)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Abbreviation. FAO.

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