Glossary of the food sector

Conversion

Transition from non-organic to organic production within a specified period, during which the provisions on organic production set out in this Regulation apply.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/848, Art. 3(6)

Country of origin

Geographical origin of a given product, as defined in accordance with Articles 23 to 26 of Regulation (EEC) No. 2913/92.

—Source: Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Art. 2(3)

Cracked eggs

Eggs with damaged shells but intact membranes.

— Source: Regulation (EC) 853/2004, Annex I

Customs controls

Customs controls as defined in Article 5, point 3, of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Art. 5(3)

CXL

MRLs established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

—Source: Regulation (EC) 396/2005, Art. 3(2)(e)