Lesson 3.5.1.3.1

3.5.1.3.1 Mandatory and non-mandatory food labelling Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 4

20 questions

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Lesson 3.5.1.3.1, Mandatory and non-mandatory food labelling: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (8585), Unit 4: Food choice, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which information must appear on food packaging by law in the UK and EU?

    • A celebrity endorsement of the product's taste
    • A recommended serving suggestion for the meal
    • A full list of ingredients in descending order of weight
    • A photograph of the farm where the food was grown

  2. Which allergen information is required on packaged food under mandatory labelling rules?

    • Allergens shown in bold or highlighted within the ingredients list
    • A list of the shops that stock the product in the area
    • The year the recipe was first invented by the company
    • The name of the advertising agency that designed the packaging

  3. Which of these is a non-mandatory piece of information that a manufacturer may choose to include?

    • The net quantity of the food inside the pack
    • The name and address of the manufacturer or packer
    • Serving suggestions for the product, such as ideas for pairing
    • The use-by or best-before date printed on the pack

  4. Which non-mandatory information tells the consumer where a product was grown or made?

    • Nutritional labelling, which shows nutrient content per 100 g
    • Storage instructions, which explain how to keep the food
    • Provenance
    • Net quantity, which shows how much is in the pack

  5. A pack of biscuits must show its net quantity. What does this measure?

    • The cost of the packet in pounds at the checkout
    • The calorie count per individual biscuit in the pack
    • The number of biscuits a person is likely to eat at one sitting
    • The amount of product inside the packet

  6. Which mandatory label item tells the consumer how long the food stays safe to eat?

    • Provenance statement about the farm
    • Brand slogan printed on the front
    • Use-by or best-before date
    • Serving suggestion for the family

  7. Which statement about labelling and legislation is correct?

    • Only organic foods must carry any labelling information at all
    • Labelling rules apply only to foods imported from outside Europe
    • Mandatory information follows European Union and Food Standards Agency rules
    • Labelling is optional for all foods sold in the UK

  8. A shopper wants to know whether a packaged chicken product was reared in the UK. Which label information would tell them?

    • The net quantity printed on the front
    • The allergen emphasis within the ingredients list
    • The use-by date printed near the barcode
    • Provenance information

  9. Which item is required on a label, rather than optional, when a food contains milk?

    • A picture of a cow on the front of the packaging for decoration
    • Allergen information emphasising milk within the ingredients
    • A suggestion for pairing the food with a drink of choice
    • A story about the brand's history in the local area

  10. Which statement about mandatory and non-mandatory labelling is accurate?

    • Non-mandatory labelling is only used for frozen foods in cabinets
    • Non-mandatory information must be included by law on all packaged food
    • Mandatory labelling only applies to organic food sold in shops
    • Mandatory labelling must be included, while non-mandatory information is optional

  11. A product label says a meal is 'made in Britain using British beef'. Which type of label information is this?

    • Provenance, which is non-mandatory information
    • Mandatory allergen information for the consumer
    • Mandatory net quantity information for the pack
    • Use-by date information for the consumer

  12. Which item of mandatory information helps a consumer check whether a food is safe for a nut allergy?

    • Allergen emphasis within the ingredients list
    • A slogan about the taste of the product
    • A serving suggestion for dessert after the meal
    • A picture of the factory where the food is made

  13. A consumer wants to know which company made a product. Which mandatory label item gives this?

    • The lot number and batch code printed on the base of the pack
    • The list of ingredients in descending order of weight by mass
    • The nutrition declaration giving energy and nutrient values per 100 g
    • The name and address of the manufacturer, packer or seller

  14. Which of these is the best description of a serving suggestion?

    • A list of all allergens contained in the product
    • A legal requirement listing every ingredient in the product
    • A date after which the food must not be eaten
    • A non-mandatory idea of how to present or serve the food

  15. Which mandatory label item tells the consumer how the food should be kept to stay safe?

    • Storage instructions
    • Serving suggestion for the family
    • Recipe ideas on the back
    • Brand slogan on the front

  16. A school checks a packaged soup before serving it to pupils. Which label check is most important for safety?

    • The provenance and the marketing photo
    • The recipe idea and the colour of the packet
    • The serving suggestion and the brand slogan
    • The allergen information and the use-by date

  17. Which of these items would be considered non-mandatory labelling?

    • The list of ingredients in the product
    • A recipe idea printed on the back of the packet
    • The allergen emphasis within the ingredients
    • The net quantity of the product inside the sealed pack

  18. Which mandatory label feature shows the food has been labelled under a legal standard?

    • A cartoon mascot on the packet for children
    • A promotional sticker offering a discount on the next visit
    • A statement that complies with European Union labelling legislation
    • A decorative gold border around the packet

  19. A product is labelled 'organic'. Which statement best describes this label?

    • It is a use-by date that tells the shopper when the product must be eaten
    • It is a serving suggestion showing how much a family should eat at one meal
    • It is a provenance and production claim that the food meets organic standards
    • It is a mandatory allergen declaration that lists any ingredients causing reactions

  20. A pack shows the amount of food as '500 g'. Which type of information is this?

    • Mandatory net quantity information
    • Marketing information
    • Non-mandatory provenance information
    • Serving suggestion information

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