An approved supplier is defined as one whose products meet which criteria?

• A. They are locally produced
• B. They meet food safety standards
• C. They meet the supplier's price target
• D. They have the widest distribution

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that an approved supplier is one that provides products that meet established food safety standards. This means their offerings comply with safety regulations and the supplier’s own safety program, including proper handling, storage, labeling, and traceability. Local production, price targets, or how widely they distribute their products aren’t what define approval; a supplier can be located elsewhere, have various pricing, or different distribution reach, yet still be approved if their products consistently meet safety standards. So, meeting food safety standards is the defining criterion.