South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

Which of the following is a requirement stated in the Federal Anti-Tampering Act?

1. Packaging must be biodegradable

2. There must be a barrier to entry to alert consumers

3. All products must have a safety cap

4. Products must have a minimum shelf life

The correct answer is: There must be a barrier to entry to alert consumers

The Federal Anti-Tampering Act is focused on ensuring the safety and integrity of consumer products, particularly those that could be tampered with. A key requirement of the Act is that there must be a barrier to entry designed to alert consumers if tampering has occurred. This barrier serves as a visible indication that a product has been compromised, promoting consumer safety by allowing them to make informed decisions based on the product's integrity. The other choices do not align with the specific requirements of the Federal Anti-Tampering Act. For example, while safety caps (mentioned in choice C) may be present on some products to ensure child safety, they are not universally mandated by the Act. Similarly, biodegradable packaging and minimum shelf life requirements (choices A and D, respectively) do not pertain to the core purpose of the Federal Anti-Tampering Act, which is primarily concerned with preventing and detecting tampering rather than regulating packaging materials or product lifespan.