Glossary Terms AFI

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Agri-food chain

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The production and supply of food for the
consumer

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Agriculture

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The cultivation of land to produce food and fibre

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Fisheries

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The cultivation of various aquatic species for commercial or scientific purposes

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Aquaculture

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The production of plants or animals in water

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Food processing/manufacturing

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Turning raw food into different food products

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Gross domestic product (GDP)

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The value of all goods and services produced within a nation in a given year

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Value adding

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The processing of goods to increase their selling price

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Functional foods

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Various definitions exist but, broadly, it is taken to mean foods that surpass the basic nutrients found in foods that have proven health benefits

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Probiotics

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Types of bacteria that are normally found in a healthy human gut, and which are incorporated into foods to provide health benefits

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Globalisation

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The interdependence of people throughout the world; the breaking down of barriers to create a unified global community

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Free trade agreement

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An agreement between countries to trade
without the use of trade barriers such as tariffs, subsidies and embargoes

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Automation

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A method of production that relies on mechanical or electronic technologies as a replacement for human labour

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Economies of scale

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The efficiencies that can be gained from operating on a large rather than small scale; for example, buying products in bulk may be cheaper

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Sustainability

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In an environmental sense, the ability of ecological systems, including agriculture, industry, forestry and fisheries, to
be preserved for future generations

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FSANZ

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An independent statutory agency that works with the government to achieve a safe food supply by developing food standards and codes of practice, and standardising food law

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CSIRO

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A government group that undertakes significant research in several areas, including the food industry

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Quality Control

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Conducting tests to check the standards of raw materials or products before, during or after production

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HACCP

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Systematic method for identifying, monitoring, and controlling hazards

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Organic Farming

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Agricultural production system with limited or no use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers

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Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

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A government body whose main role is to protect Australia’s agriculture and environment from exotic pests and diseases

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Niche Market

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A section of a market that is usually quite small and with specific needs

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Legislation

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A law passed by the government that describes what is legal in specific situations

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Policy

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A strategy developed to address a particular area of concern

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Genetically Modified

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Describes a food that contains material derived from an organism that has had its genetic material altered in some way other than by conventional breeding

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Self-Regulated

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A business or group of businesses that establish a code of practice that controls their operation

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Product Recall

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Request to return to the maker a batch or an entire production run of a product, usually due to the discovery of safety issues

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Subsidies

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Direct aid given to food producers

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Tariff

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A tax imposed on imported goods

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Quarantine

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Activities directed at preventing, or controlling, the introduction and spread of quarantine pests and diseases

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Extortion

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Illegal use of force or threats to receive property or money

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Protocalls

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Formal set of rules and descriptions of information

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Ballast Water

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Water that is carried on board a ship to stabilise it. There is concern about marine organisms in the water that could harm the environment when pumped out.

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Codex Alimentarius

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Latin for ‘food code’ or ‘food book’) an internationally recognised standard that includes codes of practice, guidelines and other recommendations relating to foods, food production and food safety

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Bait Advertising

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Advertising a product at a price to attract a customer while intending to supply a more expensive product instead

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Referral Selling

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Is the practice whereby a consumer is persuaded to buy goods or services on the understanding that they will receive a benefit for referring others to that business or for assisting in the supply of goods or services

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Audits

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A review and examination of records and activities by an independent party to assess whether set procedures have been adhered to

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Food Safety Program

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A written document that identifies all food safety hazards in a food business, the arrangements to control each hazard and the monitoring and supervision of the controls food spoilage food that has deteriorated

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Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

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A person usually employed by local government or state health authority to advise on and enforce public health

Question 39

Microbial