Glossary of the food sector

Dairy products

Processed products obtained from raw milk or subsequently from such products.

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

Danger

Any agent or condition with potential harmful effects on human, animal, or plant health, animal welfare, or the environment.

—Source: Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Art. 3(23)

Data protection

The temporary right of the owner of a test or study report to prevent its use in favor of another applicant.

—Source: Reg. (EU) 1107/2009, Art. 3(21)

Delegated body

A separate legal entity to which the competent authorities have delegated certain official control tasks or certain tasks relating to other official activities.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Art. 3(5)

Deliberate emission

Any intentional introduction into the environment of a GMO or combination of GMOs for which specific containment measures are not used, in order to limit contact with the population and the environment and to ensure a high level of safety for them.

— Source: Directive 2001/18/EC, Art. 2(3)

Derived products [ref. animal by-products or products derived from them, Ed.]

Products obtained through one or more treatments, transformations, or processing steps of animal by-products

— Source: Regulation (EC) 1069/2009, Art. 3(2)

Descriptive name

A name that describes the food and, if applicable, its use, and that is sufficiently clear for consumers to determine its true nature and distinguish it from other products with which it could be confused.

— Source: Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Art. 2(2)(p)

Distributor

Any natural or legal person in the supply chain, other than the manufacturer or the importer, who makes an EU fertilizing product available on the market.

—Source: Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, art. 2, point 14

Document control

Verification of official certificates, official attestations and other documents, including commercial documents, required to accompany the consignment, as required by the rules referred to in Articles 1(2) and 56(1) or by implementing acts adopted pursuant to Articles 77(3), 126(3), 128(1) and 129(1) [of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Editor's note].

—Source: Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Art. 3(41)

Domestic ungulates

Meat of domestic animals of the bovine species (including Bubalus and Bison species), swine, sheep, goats, and domestic solipeds.

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

Drinking water

Water meeting the minimum requirements set out in Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

— Source: Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004, Art. 2(1)(g)