Glossary of the food sector

Product in conversion

Product obtained during the conversion period referred to in Article 10 [of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, Editor's note].

—Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/848, Art. 3(7)

Production area (bivalve molluscs)

Areas of sea, lagoon, or estuary where natural beds or cultivations of bivalve molluscs occur.

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

Production cycle

The lifespan of an aquaculture animal or algae, from the very first stage of life (fertilized eggs in the case of aquaculture animals) to harvest.

—Source: Reg. (EU) 2018/848, Art. 3(40)

Production unit

All resources of a holding, including primary production premises, agricultural plots, pastures, open-air areas, livestock buildings or parts thereof, beehives, fish ponds, containment systems and installations for algae or aquaculture animals, farming units, coastal or seabed concessions, and premises used for the storage of plants, plant products, algae products, animal products, raw materials, and any other relevant inputs managed as described in points 10), 11), or 12) [of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, Editor's note].

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/848, Art. 3(9)

Production, preparation and distribution phase

Any stage, from primary production of an organic product through storage, processing, transportation, and sale or supply to the final consumer, including, where applicable, labeling, advertising, import, export, and procurement activities.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/848, Art. 3(50)

Products of animal origin

Foods of animal origin, honey, blood, molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates, live marine gastropods, and other live animals intended for human consumption.

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

Professional user

Persons who use pesticides in the course of a professional activity, including operators, technicians, entrepreneurs, and self-employed workers, whether in the agricultural sector or in other sectors.

— Source: Directive 2009/128/EC, Art. 3

Protein, carbohydrates, sugars, fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, sodium, vitamins, and minerals listed in Annex XIII, Part A, point 1, of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, and substances belonging to or constituting one of these categories.

— Source: Directive 90/496/EEC (now translated into Regulation (EU) 1169/2011)

Proteins

The protein content is calculated using the following formula: protein = total nitrogen (Kjeldahl) × 6.25.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Annex I, point 10

Purification center (bivalve molluscs)

Establishment with clean seawater basins to reduce contaminants in live bivalve molluscs.

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

Quality assurance system

All organized and documented agreements concluded to ensure that materials and objects are of the quality required to comply with the applicable regulations and quality standards required for their intended use.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/2006, Art. 3(b)

Quality control system

The systematic application of measures established within the quality assurance system to ensure that starting materials, intermediate materials, and finished products conform to the specifications developed within the quality assurance system.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/2006, Art. 3(c)

Quantum satis

[Latin: "quanto basta", Editor's note] The expression indicates that no maximum numerical quantity is specified and the substances are used in accordance with good manufacturing practices, in quantities no greater than necessary to achieve the desired effect, and provided that consumers are not misled.

— Source: Reg. (EC) 1333/2008, Art. 3(2)(h)

Rapporteur Member State

The Member State responsible for evaluating an active substance, safener, or synergist.

—Source: Reg. (EU) 1107/2009, Art. 3(22)

Rating

Classification of operators based on an assessment of their compliance with the rating criteria.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Art. 3(31)