Glossary of the food sector

Bivalve molluscs

Filter-feeding lamellibranch mollusks.

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

Body

Any biological entity capable of replication or transferring genetic material.

—Source: Directive 2001/18/EC, Art. 2(1)

Border checkpoint

A place, as well as the facilities associated with it, designated by a Member State to perform the official controls referred to in Article 47(1) [of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Editor's note].

—Source: Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Art. 3(38)

Carbohydrates

Any carbohydrate metabolized by humans, including polyols.

—Source: Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Annex I, point 7

Carcass

Animal body after slaughter and dressing.

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

Carcass

The body of an animal after slaughter and dressing.

—Source: Regulation (EC) 853/2004, Annex I, point 1.9

CE marking

Marking by which the manufacturer indicates that the EU fertilizing product complies with the applicable requirements established by the Union harmonization legislation requiring its affixing.

— Source: Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, art. 2, point 25

Centrifugation or separation sludge

Material collected as a by-product after the purification of raw milk and the separation of skimmed milk and cream from raw milk.

— Source: Reg. (EC) 1069/2009, Art. 3(26)

Ceramic objects

Objects made from a mixture of inorganic materials, generally composed of a high proportion of clay or siliceous minerals, to which small quantities of organic substances may be added. These objects are first molded, and the resulting shape is permanently fixed by firing. They may be vitrified, enameled, and/or decorated.

— Source: Directive 84/500/EEC, Art. 1 (3)

Cereal-based food

Food product:

i) intended to meet the specific needs of healthy infants during the weaning period and healthy young children, to supplement their diet and/or to gradually accustom them to a normal diet; and

ii) belonging to one of the following categories:

-- plain cereals reconstituted or to be reconstituted with milk or another suitable nutritive liquid;

-- cereals with the addition of a protein-rich food, reconstituted or to be reconstituted with water or other non-protein liquids;

-- pasta to be used after cooking in boiling water or other suitable liquids;

-- biscuits and rusks to be used as is or after being crumbled and mixed with water, milk, or other suitable liquids.

— Source: Reg. (EU) 609/2013, Art. 2(2)(e)

Certifier

(a) any official of a competent authority authorized by that authority to sign official certificates; or

(b) any other natural person authorized by the competent authorities to sign official certificates in accordance with the provisions of Article 1(2) [Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Editor's note].

—Source: Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Art. 3(26)

Chickens

Young animals of the species Gallus gallus under 18 weeks of age.

—Source: Reg. (EU) 2018/848, Art. 3(29)

Child in early childhood

Child between the ages of one and three.

—Source: Reg. (EU) 609/2013, Art. 2(2)(b)

Claims about growth and development in children

By way of derogation from Article 2(1)(b) of Directive 2000/13/EC, the following claims may be made if their inclusion in a Community list of such permitted claims has been authorised in accordance with the procedure laid down in Articles 15, 16, 17, and 19 of this Regulation, together with all the conditions necessary for their use:

[...] (b) claims referring to children's development and health.

—Source: Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006, Art. 14(1)(b)

Clean sea water

Natural, artificial, or purified seawater or brackish water that does not contain microorganisms, harmful substances, or toxic marine plankton in quantities that could directly or indirectly affect the health quality of food.

— Source: Reg. (EC) 852/2004, Art. 2(1)(h)