Question

Identify the correct statements about food standard or quality maintenance:
A. FPO regulates fruit products
B. AGMARK ensures quality of agricultural products
C. HACCP is a reactive quality control system
D. CIP ensures cleaning of raw samples
E. ISI standards ensure product safety
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C only
• B. A, B, D only
• C. A, B, E only
• D. A, B, D, E only

Hint:

HACCP is preventive, not reactive.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Food quality and safety are regulated by various national systems and standards. These ensure product safety, hygiene, and compliance with regulations.

Step 1: Evaluating Statement A.
FPO (Fruit Products Order):
• Regulates processed fruit and vegetable products Hence, correct.

Step 2: Evaluating Statement B.
AGMARK:
• Certifies quality of agricultural products Thus, correct.

Step 3: Evaluating Statement C.
HACCP:
• Is a preventive (not reactive) system
• Identifies hazards before they occur Hence, incorrect.

Step 4: Evaluating Statement D.
CIP (Cleaning in Place):
• Used for cleaning processing equipment
• Not for raw samples Thus, incorrect.

Step 5: Evaluating Statement E.
ISI standards:
• Ensure product quality and safety Correct.

Step 6: Final selection. \[ A, B, E \] Final Conclusion:
Option (3) is correct.