Exam: Supermarkets *Answer at least 80% of the questions correctly to receive your certificate First Name Last Name Which of the listed food quality and safety assurance systems is mandatory? ISO 22000 HACCP British Retail Consortium IFS 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 What is one opportunity offered by circular food systems? Economic growth through innovation Social inequities Environmental degradation Dependency on external inputs None Canned foods, dry goods and soft drinks belong to the category of: Perishable food Non-perishable food Ready-to-eat meals Bakery products None Which four stages of the food supply chain are identified as important in the generation of food loss and waste, and how does its significance vary globally? advertising stage processing and manufacturing stage packaging stage consumer stage transportation stage retail stage primary production stage disposal stage The FIFO method is recommended for stock rotation in supermarkets to ensure older stock is sold before newer stock. True False None What is a characteristic of circular food systems? Reliance on long supply chains High levels of waste generation Focus on local sourcing and waste reduction Minimal emphasis on environmental sustainability None What is the benefit of regular stock rotation using the FIFO method? It helps to increase the stock of perishable items It ensures older stock is sold first, reducing waste It is only beneficial for non-perishable items It allows for random stock placement 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 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 Pest control measures are not necessary if regular cleaning tasks are performed. True False None Which legislative framework establishes overarching principles, objectives, and minimum standards for food production, distribution, and consumption in the EU? Sustainability Labelling Framework Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Sustainability Food Systems (SFS) framework Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 None Time's up
