1. What are the quality standards for packaging food for the following:

Portion size
Shelf-life
Freshness
Visual appeal

1. List three labelling guidelines set for each of the following when packaging food:

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Local, state or territory food safety regulations
Organisational food safety procedures and labelling specifications for packaging food

1. Match the correct meaning.

Contaminant		Food that has the introduction or occurrence of a contaminant.
Contaminated food		Means foods that they are susceptible to bacterial growth and have to be kept at certain temperatures to minimise the growth of any pathogenic (disease causing) microorganisms.
Potentially hazardous foods		Means any biological, chemical agent or foreign matter, or other substances that may compromise food safety or the suitability of food.

1. Explain how to ensure food safety in the following environmental requirements.

Environmental requirements	Food safety methods or procedures
Temperature control
Cleaning and sanitising of: packaging area
Cleaning and sanitising of: packaging equipment
Cleaning and sanitising of: recyclable packaging materials
Protecting food from contaminants, pests and foreign objects

1. Briefly describe the following features of packaging materials.

Feature	Description
Aseptically treated
Capable of protecting food from damage
Non-contaminating
Appropriate dimensions for food
Stackable and transportable
Visually appropriate to functional need

1. Describe the characteristics and uses of the following packaging materials.

Packaging material	Characteristics and uses
Plastic cling wrap
Plastic containers
Foil containers
Polystyrene foam
Cryovac machine
Recyclable packaging materials including: cardboard bamboo.

1. List two suitable types of packaging for the following food types.

Food type	Suitable packaging
Beverages
Dairy products
Dry goods
Frozen goods
Fruit and vegetables
Meat, poultry or seafood

2. List five food and safety procedures that need to be followed when packaging food.