MVP-002

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT (PGDFSQM) Term-End Examination December, 2014

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MVP-002 : FOOD LAWS AND STANDARDS

Maximum Marks : 100

Time : 3 hours

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry

equal marks. 1. Explain how the following were defined/described in the erstwhile PFA Act, (Now FSSA, 2006) : 4x5.20 (a) Adulterated Food (b) Functions of Public Analyst (c) Central Food Laboratories (d) Enforcement Agencies at different levels 2.

Explain the following with reference to Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: 4x5=20 (a) Salient Features of the New Act (b) Duties and Functions of Food Authority (c) Functions of Designated Officer (d) General Principles of Food Safety

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(a) What was the main objective of enactment of erstwhile Essential Commodities Act ? Give various control orders passed under the Act.

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(b) Specify the Licensing requirements under 10 the former Fruit Product Order. (c)

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Describe the steps specified for confiscation of essential commodity under the earlier Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

(a) What is Codex ? Explain the structure and functions

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Codex

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Commission (CAC). (b) Describe Codex Standards setting process. 5.

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(a) State the basic objective of FTP of FTDR 5

Act, 1992. (b) What are the basic prerequisites for starting an import/export business ? (c)

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Define WTO and explain the salient features of SPS Agreement. 10

(a) What are the functions of Export Inspection Council ?

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(b) What are the requirements to be fulfilled by a milk processing plant for exporting its products ? 10 (c) MVP-002

Explain briefly how HACCP ensures food safety. 2

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7. Write short notes on any four of the following : 4 x 5=20 (a) APEDA (b) Quality Marking Programme of Spice Board (c) Plant Quarantine Order, 2003 (d) Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (e) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (f) BIS

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