Examination should include
- current label requirements
- current trends in diets
- government-mandated vs. voluntary labels
- safety inspection vs. grading
- government agencies that regulate labeling
- the role of consumers (e.g., labels, regulations, marketing)
- food defect action levels.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are some plant-based beverages labeled as milk?
- How do food labels influence consumer decision-making?
- How are foods labeled as vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, organic, and non-GMO? What are the requirements for each?
- How do consumers influence labeling regulations?
- How do international food labeling requirements differ?
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