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FOOD LABELING [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Collaboration with the FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- calorie labelling
1, record 1, English, calorie%20labelling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some states, localities, and large restaurant chains were already doing their own forms of menu labeling, but this information was not consistent across the areas where it was implemented. Calorie information will now be required on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants(and other places selling restaurant-type food) and on certain vending machines. This new calorie labeling will be consistent nationwide and will provide easy-to-understand nutrition information in a direct and accessible manner. 1, record 1, English, - calorie%20labelling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Collaboration avec la FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étiquetage des valeurs caloriques
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20valeurs%20caloriques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Preservation and Canning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- treated with radiation 1, record 2, English, treated%20with%20radiation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- treated by irradiation 1, record 2, English, treated%20by%20irradiation
- irradiated 2, record 2, English, irradiated
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Is said of food exposed to ionizing radiations in order to preserve it by inhibiting or destroying bacteria and other microorganisms. These radiations are developed either from radionuclide sources (cobalt-60 or cesium-137) or from electron accelerators (i.e. machine sources) which generate electron beams. The electron beam can be converted to x-rays which are comparable to the gamma rays that are emitted by radionuclide sources. 1, record 2, English, - treated%20with%20radiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a proposed labeling regulation requiring that... prepackaged irradiated food be further identified with the words "treated with radiation", "treated by irradiation", "irradiated"... 3, record 2, English, - treated%20with%20radiation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traité par radiation 1, record 2, French, trait%C3%A9%20par%20radiation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- traité par irradiation 1, record 2, French, trait%C3%A9%20par%20irradiation
- irradié 2, record 2, French, irradi%C3%A9
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des aliments exposés à un rayonnement pour en prolonger la conservation en tuant les microorganismes, les insectes et leurs œufs. Ce rayonnement est produit soit par un faisceau d'électrons accélérés, des rayons X, ou des rayons gamma provenant de cobalt 60 ou de césium 137. 1, record 2, French, - trait%C3%A9%20par%20radiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un écriteau [...] doit : porter la mention que l'aliment a été irradié, dans les termes suivants, [...] «traité par radiation», «traité par irradiation», «irradié». 3, record 2, French, - trait%C3%A9%20par%20radiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«traité par radiation», «traité par irradiation» et «irradié» sont des expressions touchant l'étiquetage des aliments irradiés en vertu d'une modification en mars 1989 au Règlement sur les aliments et drogues. 1, record 2, French, - trait%C3%A9%20par%20radiation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conservación de los alimentos y elaboración de conservas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- irradiado 1, record 2, Spanish, irradiado
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- food with functional claims
1, record 3, English, food%20with%20functional%20claims
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FFC 1, record 3, English, FFC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In April 2015, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency(CAA), a governmental organization, introduced a third category of health claim labeling for food. The new category is named as Food with Functional Claims(FFC), and allows companies voluntarily to display a product's specific health benefit and an associated area of the human body on retail food packaging. Before the introduction, there had been two categories of health claims in Japan :Food for Specialized Health Uses(FOSHU) and Food with Nutrient Functional Claims(FNFC). 1, record 3, English, - food%20with%20functional%20claims
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aliments faisant l'objet d'allégations fonctionnelles
1, record 3, French, aliments%20faisant%20l%27objet%20d%27all%C3%A9gations%20fonctionnelles
masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- finished foods
1, record 4, English, finished%20foods
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examples include labeling of protein hydrolysates to include the identity of the specific food source from which the protein is derived(FDA, 1996b) and labeling of irradiated finished foods(but not irradiated ingredients) to indicate that the food has been irradiated(FDA, 1988). 1, record 4, English, - finished%20foods
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aliments finis
1, record 4, French, aliments%20finis
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la suite d'une demande communautaire, la DGCCRF [Direction générale de la concurrence, de la consommation et de la répression des fraude] a mis en place en 1997 un plan de surveillance sur les matières premières nationales et importées d'origine végétale et sur les aliments finis industriels afin de vérifier la présence ou l'absence de contamination par des salmonelles. Ce plan a été poursuivi en 1998. Il convient de noter que la surveillance des contaminations en salmonelles des matières premières d'origine végétale était déjà mise en œuvre depuis 1989. 2, record 4, French, - aliments%20finis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En 1990, les usines de fabrication d'aliments ont remplacé le contrôle des aliments finis par l'application de la méthode HACCP [Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point]. Le nombre d'échantillons prélevés par semaine est fonction du type de produit fabriqué. Les points de prélèvements sont définis par rapport au risque de contamination. Une procédure est mise en place en cas de détection d'échantillons positifs. Par rapport à l'ancienne méthode de contrôle, la méthode HACCP a permis de déceler un nombre beaucoup plus élevé d'échantillons positifs de produits. 3, record 4, French, - aliments%20finis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans l'industrie alimentaire, l'expression «aliment fini» est utilisé le plus souvent au pluriel. 4, record 4, French, - aliments%20finis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Organic Farming
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- organic market
1, record 5, English, organic%20market
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organic management practices are a unique example of stakeholder-driven practice definition supported by market rewards. These practices are informed by a common set of values and beliefs shared by both organic food producers and organic food consumers. These include respecting natural systems, valuing biodiversity, supporting animal welfare, and, in particular, a common desire to reduce the use of chemicals in food production.... Explosive growth in the organic market put pressure on these voluntary programs and a federal statute was enacted in 1990 that established a uniform definition and labeling program for organic product. The current federal standard,... is more general than the standards adopted by the early certification programs. It is not clear how the next generation of organic management practices will be defined, or if traditional stakeholder involvement will continue. 2, record 5, English, - organic%20market
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Agriculture biologique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- marché biologique
1, record 5, French, march%C3%A9%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- marché de produits biologiques 2, record 5, French, march%C3%A9%20de%20produits%20biologiques
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fait que l'on cultive de plus en plus d'OGM [organisme génétiquement modifié] au Québec n'est pas pour rassurer le marché biologique national et mondial, spécialement le marché européen. 3, record 5, French, - march%C3%A9%20biologique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marché biologique; marché de produits biologiques : termes extraits du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 4, record 5, French, - march%C3%A9%20biologique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Biotechnology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- genetically modified food
1, record 6, English, genetically%20modified%20food
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- GM food 1, record 6, English, GM%20food
correct
- transgenic food 2, record 6, English, transgenic%20food
correct
- genetically engineered food 3, record 6, English, genetically%20engineered%20food
correct
- GE food 3, record 6, English, GE%20food
correct
- food derived from biotechnology 4, record 6, English, food%20derived%20from%20biotechnology
correct
- Frankenfood 5, record 6, English, Frankenfood
pejorative
- Frankenstein food 6, record 6, English, Frankenstein%20food
pejorative
- genfood 7, record 6, English, genfood
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These occurrences include the introduction of new legislation requiring the special labeling of foods(including meat and poultry) produced by modern biotechnology(H. R. 3377, 1999) ;the spillover effects of the European debate about "Frankenstein" foods(Klee, 1999) and requisite European Union(EU) labeling requirements(EU, 1998) ;a suit against the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) demanding mandatory labeling, among other things(Alliance for Biointegrity v. Shalala, 1998) ;and three public hearings on the subject of biotech food labeling and other topics(FDA, 1999a). 6, record 6, English, - genetically%20modified%20food
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Biotechnologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aliment génétiquement modifié
1, record 6, French, aliment%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiquement%20modifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- aliment transgénique 2, record 6, French, aliment%20transg%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
- aliment issu de biotechnologie 3, record 6, French, aliment%20issu%20de%20biotechnologie
correct, masculine noun
- aliment Frankenstein 2, record 6, French, aliment%20Frankenstein
masculine noun, pejorative
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le conseiller scientifique du gouvernement britannique, le gouvernement lui-même, tous ont été singulièrement inefficaces et tous ont désastreusement sous-estimé les réactions du public à ce qui a fini par être connu, non sous le nom «aliments transgéniques», mais sous celui de «aliments Frankenstein». 2, record 6, French, - aliment%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiquement%20modifi%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
- Biotecnología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- alimento genéticamente modificado
1, record 6, Spanish, alimento%20gen%C3%A9ticamente%20modificado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- alimento GM 2, record 6, Spanish, alimento%20GM
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- alimento modificado genéticamente 3, record 6, Spanish, alimento%20modificado%20gen%C3%A9ticamente
correct, masculine noun
- alimento transgénico 3, record 6, Spanish, alimento%20transg%C3%A9nico
correct, masculine noun
- alimento derivado de biotecnología 4, record 6, Spanish, alimento%20derivado%20de%20biotecnolog%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alimento que contiene, está constituido o ha sido producido a partir de organismos cuyo material genético ha sido modificado. 5, record 6, Spanish, - alimento%20gen%C3%A9ticamente%20modificado
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM) pueden definirse como organismos en los cuales el material genético (ADN) ha sido alterado de un modo artificial. [...] la tecnología de ADN recombinante [...] permite transferir genes seleccionados individuales de un organismo a otro, también entre especies no relacionadas. Dichos métodos se utilizan para crear vegetales GM que luego se utilizan para desarrollar cultivos de alimentos GM. [...] ¿Por qué se producen alimentos GM? Los alimentos GM se desarrollan y comercializan porque se percibe cierta ventaja tanto para los productores como para los consumidores de estos alimentos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - alimento%20gen%C3%A9ticamente%20modificado
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dietetics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- trans fat
1, record 7, English, trans%20fat
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- trans fatty acid 2, record 7, English, trans%20fatty%20acid
correct
- trans unsaturated fatty acid 3, record 7, English, trans%20unsaturated%20fatty%20acid
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unsaturated fatty acid that contains one or more isolated or non-conjugated double bonds in a trans-configuration. 4, record 7, English, - trans%20fat
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are four major categories of dietary fat for labeling purposes : saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans fat. The FDA [Food and Drug Administration] considers the terms "trans fat" and "trans fatty acids" as interchangeable. 5, record 7, English, - trans%20fat
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When listed on a Nutrition Facts panel, it must be termed "trans fat" and be declared directly below the amount of saturated fat. Listing unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, will be mandatory. Mono- and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered "healthy" fats, are voluntary nutrients. They may or may not be declared on a Nutrition Facts panel. 5, record 7, English, - trans%20fat
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Diététique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gras trans
1, record 7, French, gras%20trans
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- acide gras trans 2, record 7, French, acide%20gras%20trans
correct, masculine noun
- acide gras insaturé de forme trans 3, record 7, French, acide%20gras%20insatur%C3%A9%20de%20forme%20trans
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acide gras insaturé qui contient une ou plusieurs liaisons doubles isolées ou non conjugées de configuration trans. 4, record 7, French, - gras%20trans
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gras trans apparaissent lorsqu'on utilise un processus appelé hydrogénation, c'est-à-dire lorsque l'on transforme des huiles liquides en huiles solides. Ce procédé a pour effet d'augmenter la durée de vie et la stabilité du produit, mais également de former les gras trans. 2, record 7, French, - gras%20trans
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Dietética
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- grasa trans
1, record 7, Spanish, grasa%20trans
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido graso trans 2, record 7, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20graso%20trans
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ácido graso insaturado que ha sido parcialmente hidrogenado y se utiliza en los alimentos para aumentar su vida útil y mantener su sabor. 1, record 7, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los ácidos grasos trans, como las grasas saturadas y el colesterol dietético elevan el colesterol LDL (colesterol "malo") que incrementa el riesgo de insuficiencia coronaria. Los expertos en salud recomiendan mantener la ingesta de estos nutrientes lo más baja que sea posible al tiempo de consumir una dieta nutricionalmente adecuada. 3, record 7, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ficha realizada en colaboración con los estudiantes del Certificado en Traducción español-inglés del Glendon College, York University, Toronto, Canadá. 4, record 7, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- discretionary fortification
1, record 8, English, discretionary%20fortification
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The committee offers 10 guiding principles for incorporating current scientific information into nutrition labeling, and six principles to guide "discretionary fortification, "which is the voluntary addition of nutrients to food by manufacturers. 2, record 8, English, - discretionary%20fortification
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- enrichissement facultatif
1, record 8, French, enrichissement%20facultatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Santé Canada doit répondre à la demande d'autorisation de l'enrichissement facultatif, présentée par l'industrie alimentaire, afin de protéger les Canadiens des dangers associés à un rapport nutritionnel excessif. Il a défini une politique générale sur l'enrichissement facultatif en vue d'assurer la protection de la population en définissant les limites et les paramètres applicables à l'adjonction facultative de vitamines et de minéraux aux aliments. 2, record 8, French, - enrichissement%20facultatif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- reduced-fat ice cream
1, record 9, English, reduced%2Dfat%20ice%20cream
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act(NLEA) fully implemented in 1995 allowed for some modifying terminology. According to this act, ice cream can be modified to be called reduced-fat ice cream, light ice cream, low-fat ice cream and no-fat ice cream. In order to understand these modified terms, it is necessary to realize that NLEA was promulgated to aid food processors to make foods that would result in lowering the fat intake of the U. S. population and still allow manufacturers to use food names that consumers like. Reduced-fat ice cream should achieve a 25 percent reduction in fat over the full-fat counterpart. This means ice cream with 7. 5 percent fat can be labeled as reduced-fat. 2, record 9, English, - reduced%2Dfat%20ice%20cream
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- crème glacée à teneur réduite en gras
1, record 9, French, cr%C3%A8me%20glac%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20teneur%20r%C3%A9duite%20en%20gras
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe trois sortes de crème glacée : la crème glacée régulière, la crème glacée à teneur réduite en gras et la crème glacée allégée. 1, record 9, French, - cr%C3%A8me%20glac%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20teneur%20r%C3%A9duite%20en%20gras
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-07-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Transport of Goods
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cold chain logistics
1, record 10, English, cold%20chain%20logistics
correct, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Safety standards in cold chain logistics are applied inconsistently among the provinces and result in enormously high spoilage rates and millions of cases of food poisoning. Despite recent changes, Chinese consumers are often victimized by food that has been mishandled or "temperature abused. "For imported foods, a new labeling system requires both provincial and national-level approvals of labels before goods can be inspected and physically transported. 1, record 10, English, - cold%20chain%20logistics
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cold chain: a system used to transport vaccines [food or other products] at a constant temperature involving a chain of refrigerators and portable cool boxes. 2, record 10, English, - cold%20chain%20logistics
Record 10, Key term(s)
- cold chain logistic
- cold-chain logistics
- cold-chain logistic
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Transport de marchandises
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- logistique de la chaîne du froid
1, record 10, French, logistique%20de%20la%20cha%C3%AEne%20du%20froid
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vacciner les enfants. ... Autre problème, en certains endroits la température dépasse 40° pendant d'assez longues périodes; il a donc fallu renforcer la logistique de la chaîne du froid et investir beaucoup d'argent dans les réfrigérateurs robots (surnommés «R2D2» à cause du film sur la guerre des étoiles). 1, record 10, French, - logistique%20de%20la%20cha%C3%AEne%20du%20froid
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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