Exam: Supermarkets *Answer at least 12 questions correctly to get a certificate Canned foods, dry goods and soft drinks belong to the category of: Perishable food Non-perishable food Ready-to-eat meals Bakery products None Please indicate the meaning of “use by” date? date after which food is safe but its quality may be diminished safety date quality date None Which of the listed food quality and safety assurance systems is mandatory? ISO 22000 HACCP British Retail Consortium IFS None What are the main reasons of food surplus in fast food chains? Product expiration dates and visual faults Shifts in consumer demand Inadequate product labeling None How can food waste be prevented at the manufacturing stage? raise awareness among customers adopt effective inventory tracking systems offer discounts on imperfect produce None How can you maximize efficiency and sustainability in your food waste disposal strategy? implementing an integrated approach by combining multiple disposal methods continuously improving the disposal strategy based on feedback and lessons learned educating staff and customers about food waste reduction all of the above None Which data source is commonly integrated to quantify food waste in European-level studies? ICPP Eurostat and EFSA FDA None What is a key objective of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115? Minimizing the involvement of consumers in the food system Reducing environmental conservation efforts Fostering environmentally friendly agricultural practices Promoting a linear food production model None Pest control measures are not necessary if regular cleaning tasks are performed. True False None Which of the following is NOT a suggested promotional strategy for items nearing expiration? "Buy one, get one free" offers Discounted bundle deals Time-limited special offers Permanent price reductions for all items None What is included in Level 1 methodology in the Food Waste Index? level 1 includes disaggregation by destination and differentiation between edible and inedible parts. level 1 uses differentiation techniques to estimate food waste. level 1 is conducted directly by national governments. level 1 focuses on extrapolated data None Which three of the following are indirect methods of food waste data collection? waste composition analysis modelling surveys mass balance use of proxy data observation None Which one of the following belong to the category of perishable foods? cereals fruits and vegetables meat dairy nuts fish eggs None What standardized methodology is employed by EU Member States to quantify food waste across all stages of the food supply chain? EU statistics from national surveys Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) Commission implementing decision (EU) 2019/2000 Annex III of Commission delegated decision (EU) 2019/1597 None Which stage of the food supply chain involves careful handling and presentation to attract consumers and promote sales? Cleaning and Packaging Harvesting and Sorting Delivery, Display, and Purchase Cooling, Storage, and Transportation None Time's up
