International Food Standards (Codex, FDA, WTO, etc.) MCQs

1. : The Codex Alimentarius Commission was created by:
(A) FAO and WHO
(B) WTO and ISO
(C) UNDP and UNICEF
(D) WHO and WTO

2. : The main purpose of the Codex Alimentarius is to:
(A) Protect consumer health and ensure fair trade practices
(B) Set food prices globally
(C) Promote local food industries
(D) Manage import taxes

3. : The FDA stands for:
(A) Food and Drug Administration
(B) Food Department Authority
(C) Federal Drug Agency
(D) Food and Dairy Association

4. : The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in:
(A) 1995
(B) 1980
(C) 1975
(D) 2000

5. : The headquarters of Codex Alimentarius Commission is located in:
(A) Rome, Italy
(B) Geneva, Switzerland
(C) Paris, France
(D) Washington, USA

6. : The WTO’s SPS Agreement deals with:
(A) Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures
(B) Standard Product Specifications
(C) Safety and Production Standards
(D) System Performance Strategies

7. : Codex standards are:
(A) Voluntary international guidelines
(B) Legally binding for all countries
(C) Applicable only to developing countries
(D) Private company standards

8. : The FDA is a regulatory agency of which country?
(A) United States of America
(B) United Kingdom
(C) France
(D) Canada

9. : The Codex Committee on Food Hygiene is responsible for:
(A) Developing hygiene principles and codes of practice
(B) Setting food packaging standards
(C) Managing trade barriers
(D) Label design guidelines

10. : ISO 22000 is an international standard for:
(A) Food Safety Management Systems
(B) Environmental Management
(C) Chemical Analysis
(D) Food Marketing

11. : The Codex logo represents:
(A) Global cooperation for safe and fair food trade
(B) Health product labeling
(C) National standardization
(D) Food export certification

12. : HACCP is promoted internationally by:
(A) Codex Alimentarius
(B) ISO
(C) WTO
(D) FAO only

13. : The WTO Agreement on Agriculture also covers:
(A) Food safety and trade policies
(B) Labor laws
(C) Packaging and labeling rules
(D) Consumer education

14. : The Codex standards are recognized under:
(A) WTO’s SPS Agreement
(B) ISO 9001
(C) FDA Act 1938
(D) EU Directive 2000

15. : The FDA regulates:
(A) Food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices
(B) Only packaged foods
(C) Only meat products
(D) Industrial chemicals

16. : The Codex Commission was established in:
(A) 1963
(B) 1950
(C) 1970
(D) 1983

17. : The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is based in:
(A) Parma, Italy
(B) Brussels, Belgium
(C) Paris, France
(D) London, UK

18. : The main objective of the WTO is:
(A) Promote free and fair international trade
(B) Set food nutrient values
(C) Enforce health laws globally
(D) Control national pricing

19. : The Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene provides:
(A) Guidelines for safe food handling and processing
(B) Recipes for processed foods
(C) Taxation rules
(D) Advertising regulations

20. : The FDA was officially formed in:
(A) 1906
(B) 1925
(C) 1950
(D) 1971

21. : The FAO’s full form is:
(A) Food and Agriculture Organization
(B) Federal Agricultural Office
(C) Food Analysis Organization
(D) Food Approval Office

22. : Codex standards assist countries by:
(A) Harmonizing food safety measures
(B) Restricting local food production
(C) Increasing import duties
(D) Regulating advertising

23. : The U.S. law giving authority to the FDA is:
(A) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
(B) Public Safety Act (1960)
(C) Agriculture Reform Act (1980)
(D) Nutrition Control Act (1995)

24. : The Codex Commission meets:
(A) Every two years
(B) Once a year
(C) Every five years
(D) Every three months

25. : SPS measures protect:
(A) Humans, animals, and plants from food-related risks
(B) Government employees
(C) Factories from tax audits
(D) Exporters from loss

26. : The TBT Agreement ensures that:
(A) Standards do not create unnecessary trade barriers
(B) Packaging is uniform
(C) Import taxes are minimized
(D) Food prices remain fixed

27. : Codex standards are used as:
(A) International reference points in WTO trade disputes
(B) Marketing tools
(C) Training documents
(D) Advertising manuals

28. : Which agency monitors global food safety crises?
(A) INFOSAN
(B) ISO
(C) UNDP
(D) PFA

29. : Codex Alimentarius literally means:
(A) Food Code
(B) Food Rules
(C) Food Policy
(D) Food Act

30. : ISO 9001 focuses on:
(A) Quality Management Systems
(B) Food Handling Practices
(C) Nutritional Standards
(D) Sanitation Procedures

31. : WTO membership allows countries to:
(A) Participate in global trade negotiations
(B) Avoid product labeling
(C) Skip food testing
(D) Bypass safety laws

32. : The FDA enforces which U.S. law?
(A) Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(B) Public Health Act
(C) Environmental Protection Act
(D) Food Trade Regulation Act

33. : Codex standards are adopted by:
(A) Consensus of member countries
(B) Voting by WTO only
(C) FAO alone
(D) U.S. Congress

34. : ISO 22000 integrates which system?
(A) HACCP principles
(B) Marketing analysis
(C) Nutritional scoring
(D) Tax compliance

35. : Which body provides scientific advice to Codex?
(A) JECFA
(B) WHO
(C) ISO
(D) WTO

36. : JECFA evaluates:
(A) Food additives and contaminants
(B) Market performance
(C) Trade policies
(D) Consumer feedback

37. : WTO’s headquarters are located in:
(A) Geneva, Switzerland
(B) Rome, Italy
(C) Paris, France
(D) Washington, USA

38. : The primary goal of Codex committees is to:
(A) Draft and review specific food standards
(B) Manage global advertising
(C) Develop taxation policies
(D) Control import duties

39. : INFOSAN stands for:
(A) International Food Safety Authorities Network
(B) International Food Standards Agency Network
(C) International Food Supply Analysis Network
(D) Information on Food Sanitation Network

40. : The FDA ensures food safety by:
(A) Monitoring manufacturing, labeling, and distribution
(B) Handling agricultural imports only
(C) Setting global prices
(D) Funding private food firms

41. : Codex standards help prevent:
(A) Food-borne illness and trade disputes
(B) Excess packaging
(C) Nutrient losses
(D) Price fluctuations

42. : The Codex Secretariat is located at:
(A) FAO Headquarters, Rome
(B) WHO Headquarters, Geneva
(C) WTO Office, Paris
(D) ISO Office, Berlin

43. : WTO agreements are signed by:
(A) Member countries
(B) FAO and WHO
(C) United Nations
(D) ISO Council

44. : Codex standards are designed to be:
(A) Based on scientific evidence
(B) Influenced by politics
(C) Set by private industries
(D) Decided by marketing boards

45. : The FDA’s role includes:
(A) Approving food additives and regulating safety
(B) Setting global trade prices
(C) Managing foreign aid
(D) Conducting international arbitration

46. : The Codex Commission has how many member countries (approx.)?
(A) 180+
(B) 90
(C) 50
(D) 220

47. : WTO’s SPS measures are mainly concerned with:
(A) Health protection in trade of food and agriculture
(B) Tax collection
(C) Industrial production
(D) Political decisions

48. : The JECFA operates under:
(A) FAO and WHO
(B) WTO and ISO
(C) UNDP
(D) FAO only

49. : Codex labeling standards aim to:
(A) Provide accurate consumer information
(B) Promote brand loyalty
(C) Increase import duty
(D) Limit exports

50. : Overall, international food standards ensure:
(A) Food safety, fair trade, and consumer protection
(B) Faster marketing approvals
(C) Higher food prices
(D) Industrial advertisement