FST 175 Mini Online Quiz Contest

Codex Alimentarius literally translate in Latin as ___________

• Cook Book

• Book of Food

• Standards Book

• Book of Sages

In what year was the Codex Alimentarius Commission established?

• 1961

• 1962

• 1963

• 1964

Answer explanation

11th FAO Conference in 1961 decides to establish a Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).

The CAC was requested to create the Codex Alimentarius in 1962.

Codex Alimentarius was formally inaugurated in 1963.

True or False.
Philippines is a charter member of Codex Alimentarius Commission

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Philippines has become part of Codex Alimentarius Commission in 1968, five years after the first session of CAC.

The following are the primary objectives of CAC, EXCEPT:

• Protecting the health of consumers

• Performing risk analysis of food systems

• Ensuring fair practice in food trade

Codex Alimentarius Commission regularly meets every two years.

When and where is the CAC meeting this year?

• November 27 to December 2 - Virtual

• November 27 to December 2 - Geneva, Switzerland

• November 27 to December 2 - Rome, Italy

• November 27 to December 2 - Kochi, Kerala
  India

Which of the following is the Codex Alimentarius standard for General Principles of Food Hygiene

• CXS 193-1995

• CXG 2 - 1985

• CXC 1 - 1969

• CXS 1 - 1985

What is the most recent Codex Standard/Code/Guideline being approved by CAC?

• CXG 95-2022
  Guidelines for ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF)

• CXS 349-2022
  Standard for Berry Fruits

• CXS 348-2022
  Standard for Onions and Shallots

• CXC 81-2022
  Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Cadmium Contamination in Cocoa Beans

Answer explanation

True or False.

CAC membership is open only to members of WHO and FAO.

• True

• False

The following are the main types of the CAC committees, EXCEPT:

• General Subject Committees

• Commodity Committees

• Resource Management Committees

• Regional Coordinating Committees

JECFA is one of the independent, non-CAC committees being consulted by the General Subject Committee. JECFA stands for?

• Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Adulterants

• Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

• Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Allergens

• Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Acidulants

Answer explanation

Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives