The FDA’s Model Food Code May 11, 2024 by Brian Klein /8 0 votes, 0 avg 0 The FDA’s Model Food Code 1 / 8 Why can the codes regulating your operation differ from the FDA Model Food Code? Regulations in the Model Food Code are recommended but NOT required Local regulatory authorities are free to create their own regulations Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 8 Which government agency issues the model food code? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) State and local regulatory authorities Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 8 How does a state or local regulatory authority determine which food safety regulations to include in their food code? By adopting the FDA's Model Food Code By creating their own food safety regulations Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 8 Why could your jurisdiction’s food safety regulations differ from the FDA’s Model Food Code? The regulations in the FDA Model Food Code are only recommendations Your Local Regulatory Authority is NOT required to adopt the FDA Model Food Code Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 8 What kind of food safety regulations are in the FDA Model Food Code? Recommended Science-based Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 8 What does the FDA provide for city, county, state, and tribal agencies? Food safety regulation suggestions A Model Food Code based on science Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 8 Why are some local food codes different from the FDA’s model food code? Local regulatory authorities can create their own food safety regulations Food safety regulations in the Model Food Code are recommendations Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 8 Which statement about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is true? The FDA shares the responsibility of inspecting interstate establishments with the USDA The FDA urges local regulatory authorities to adopt the Model Food Code but don't require it Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test