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FOOD AND BEVERAGE TRADE ITEM EXTENSION v. 2.1

Allergen Type Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Allergen Type Code List Code indicating the allergen.
Code Name Code Description
AC Refers to the presence of Crustaceans and their derivates in the product, as listed as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AE Refers to the presence of eggs and their derivates in the product, as listed as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AF Refers to the presence of Fish and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AM Refers to the presence of milk and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AN Refers to the presence of nuts and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AP Refers to the presence of peanuts and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AS Refers to the presence of sesam seeds or their derivatives in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AU Refers to the presence of Refers to the presence Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphites in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AW Refers to the presence of Cereals containing gluten and their derivates in the product, as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
AY Refers to the presence of soybeans and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
BC Refers to the presence of celery or their derivatives in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
BM Refers to the presence of mustard or their derivatives in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
NC Refers to the presence of cocoa and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
NK Refers to the presence of coriander and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
NL Refers to the presence of Lupine and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
NM Refers to the presence of corn and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
NP Refers to the presence of pod fruits and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
NR Refers to the presence of rye and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
NW Refers to the presence of carrot and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
UM Refers to the presence of molluscs and their derivates in the product, as listed in as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName
UW Refers to the presence of wheat and their derivates in the product, as listed in the regulations specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and AllergenSpecificationName

Allergen Level Of Containment Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Allergen Level Of Containment Code List Code indicating the level of presence.
Code Name Code Description
CONTAINS Intentionally included in the product
FREE_FROM The product is free from the indicated substance
MAY_CONTAIN The substance is not intentionally included, but due to shared production facilities or other reasons, the product may contain the substance

Diet Type Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Diet Type Code List  Code list or enumerated list of values indicating the target group the product is suitable for.
Code Name Code Description
  DIETETIC Denotes a product that is specially prepared or processed for people on restrictive diets. 
  HALAL Denotes selling or serving food ritually fit according to Islamic dietary laws.
  KOSHER Denotes selling or serving food ritually fit according to Jewish dietary laws.
  ORGANIC Denotes a food product that was produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin, without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics or pesticides.
  VEGAN Denotes a product that contains no dairy or animal ingredients.
  VEGETARIAN Denotes a product that contains no meat, fish or other animal products.
  WITHOUT_PORK Denotes a product that contains no pork meat
  WITHOUT_BEEF Denotes a product that contains no beef or beef-products. Beef is considered to be a taboo foodproduct by some religians most notable Hinduism, Boedism and Jainism

Diet Type Sub Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Diet Type Sub Code List Code list or enumerated list of values indicating …..
Code Name Code Description
CIRCLE_U Kosher foodproduct that is certified by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations (www.ou.org )
CRC Kosher foodproduct certified by the chicago rabbinical council (www.crcweb.org)
K Kosher foodproduct that is certified by the OK Kosher Certification (www.ok.org)
K_DAIRY Kosher foodproduct certified by the chicago rabbinical council (www.crcweb.org)
K_PAREVE Kosher foodproduct certified by the chicago rabbinical council (www.crcweb.org)
KOF_K Kosher foodproduct that is certified by the KOF-K Kosher Supervision (www.kof-k.org)
KOF_K,DAIRY Kosher foodproduct that is certified by the KOF-K Kosher Supervision (www.kof-k.org)
KSR_OVRSR Kosher foodproduct that is certified by the Grand rabbinat du Quebec (www.rabbinat.qc.ca)
KVHD Kosher foodproduct certified by the Massachusets Vaad
OK_PAREVE Kosher foodproduct that is certified by the OK Kosher Certification (www.ok.org)
OU Kosher foodproduct certified by the orthodox union  (www.ou.org)
OU_DAIRY Kosher foodproduct certified by the orthodox union  (www.ou.org)
OU_KOF_K Kosher foodproduct certified by the orthodox union  (www.ou.org)
OU_KOF_K_DAIRY Kosher foodproduct certified by the orthodox union  (www.ou.org)
OU_PAREVE Kosher foodproduct certified by the orthodox union  (www.ou.org)
STAR_K Kosher foodproduct that is certified by STAR-K Kosher Certification (www.star-k.com)

Product Yield Type Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Product Yield Type Code List Codes identifying the type of product yield measurement.
Code Name Code Description
AFTER_COOKING Weight or volume of foodproduct after it has been prepared
AFTER_DILUTION Volume of foodproduct after a fluid has been added
DRAINED_WEIGHT Weight of foodproduct after the fluid in which the foodproduct was preserved has been removed 

UN INFOODS Code
Code List Name Code List Description
UN INFOODS Code Codes identifying food components (=nutrients).
Code Name Code Description
This is an external code list. For allowed code values see: http://www.fao.org/infoods/tagnames_en.stm

Physiochemical Characteristic Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Physiochemical Characteristic Code List Codes identifying physiochemical characteristics.
Code Name Code Description
AFLATOXIN_B1_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of aflatoxin B1 (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
AFLATOXIN_B2_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of aflatoxin B2 (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
AFLATOXIN_G1_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of aflatoxin G1 (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
AFLATOXIN_G2_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of aflatoxin G2 (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
AFLATOXIN_M1_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of aflatoxin M1 (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
CADMIUM_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of mercury (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
LEAD_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of mercury (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
MERCURY_LESS_THAN To indicate the value of mercury (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
MYCOTOXINS To indicate the value of mycotoxins
OCHRATOXIN_A To indicate the value of ochratoxin A (stated in less than X microgram per kilogram)
TARGET_ACIDITY To indicate the target acidity of the product
TARGET_DEGREE_BRIX Brix degree is the weight (in grams) of dry material contained in 100 grams f a distilled water solution
TARGET_DENSITY To indicate the target density of the product
TARGET_DRY_MATERIAL Target material quantity after total dehydration of the product (constant weight)
TARGET_FAT To indicate the target value of fat
TARGET_FAT_ON_DRY_BASIS Target fat material proportion on dry material of the product
TARGET_HUMIDITY Target quantity of the water vapour contained in the product
TARGET_INHIBITOR Substance target quantity which jams or delays a chemical reaction
TARGET_NEUTRALISING_AGENT Substance target quantity which avoids the realisation of a chemical reaction
TARGET_NON-FAT_DRY_SOLIDS Target dry material quantity of the product minus fat material
TARGET_PH Measure of the target acidity or alkalinity of a solution
TARGET_PH_OLEIC_ACIDITY To indicate the target value of PH oleic acidity of the product
TARGET_PROTEIN_RATE To indicate the target value of protein rate
TARGET_SPECIFIC_GRAVITY To indicate the target specific gravity of the product
TARGET_VISCOSITY Target resistance property to the flow
TARGET_WATER_ACTIVITY Target chemical's potential of the water in the substance: it defines the foods shelf life

Microbiological Organism Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Microbiological Organism Code List Codes identifying microbiological organisms.
Code Name Code Description
BACILLUS_CEREUS To indicate the value of bacillus cereus
CAMPYLOBACTOR To indicate the value of campylobactor
CLOSTRIDIUM_PERFRINGENS To indicate the value of clostridium perfringens
COLIFORMS_AT_30_DEGREES_C To indicate the value of coliforms at 30°c
COLIFORMS_AT_44_DEGREES_C To indicate the value of coliforms at 44°c or faecal coliforms
ENTEROBACTERIA To indicate the value of enterobacteria
ESCHERICHIA_COLI To indicate the value of escherichia coli
ESCHERICHIA_COLI_O157_H7 To indicate the value of escherichia coli o157:h7
FAECAL_STREPTOCOCCI  To indicate the value of faecal_streptococci 
FUNGI To indicate the value of FUNGI
HAEMOLYTIC_STREPTOCOCCI To indicate the value of haemolyticstreptococci
HAFNIA ALVEI To indicate the value of hafnia alvei
LISTERIA_MONOCYTOGENES To indicate the value of listeria monocytogenes
MESOPHILIC_AEROBES To indicate the value of mesophilic aerobes
MESOPHILIC_ANAEROBES To indicate the value of mesophilic anaerobes
MILK-ACID To indicate the value of milk-acid
MOULDS To indicate the value of moulds
PATHOGENEN To indicate the value of Pathogenen
POSITIVE_ COAGULASE_STAPHYLOCOCCI To indicate the value of positive coagulase staphylococci
PSEUDOMONAS To indicate the value of pseudomonas
SALMONELLA To indicate the value of Salmonella mesophilic aerobes
STAPHYLOCOCCUS_AUREUS To indicate the value of staphylococcus aureus
STAPHYLOCOCCUS_ENTEROTOXIN To indicate the value of staphylococcus enterotoxin
SULPHITE_REDUCER_ANAEROBES_AT_46_DEGREES_C To indicate the value of sulphite-reducer anaerobes 46°c
SULPHITE_REDUCER_CLOSTRIDIUM_AT_46_DEGREES_C To indicate the value of sulphite-reducer clostridium 46°c
THERMOPHILIC_AEROBES To indicate the value of thermophilic aerobes
THERMOPHILIC_ANAEROBES To indicate the value of thermophilic anaerobes
VIBRIO_CHOLERAE To indicate the value of vibriocholerae
VIBRIO_PARAHAEMOLYTICUS To indicate the value of vibrio parahaemolyticus
YEASTS To indicate the value of yeasts

Measurement Precision Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Measurement Precision Code List Codes indicating the exactness of the method used to analyze the nutritional value.
Code Name Code Description
APPROXIMATELY The method used to analyse the products resulted in approximate value of the nutritional content
EXACT The method used to analyse the products resulted in exact value of the nutritional content
LESS_THAN To indicate presence when the measurement value is too small to be measured precisely (rule states less than 0.5)

Preparation Type Code List
CODE LIST NAME Code list description
preparation type code list Codes indicating the type of preparation of a product.
CODE NAME Code description
BAKING Cooking food in an oven by dry heat applied evenly throughout the oven
BARBECUING Method of cooking meat with the heat and hot gasses of a fire
BLANCHING Food preparation wherein the food substance is rapidly plunged into boiling water and then removed after a brief, timed interval and then plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water
BLIND_BAKING Baking a pie crust or other pastry without the filling
BOILING Cooking food in boiling water, or other water-based liquid such as stock or milk
BRAISING Cooking with "moist heat", typically in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid
BROILING Cooking food with high heat with the heat applied directly to the food, most commonly from above. Heat transfer to the food is primarily via radiant heat
DEEP_FRYING Cooking method whereby food is submerged in hot oil or fat.
DOUBLE_STEAMING Cooking technique to prepare delicate food such as bird nests, shark fins etc. The food is covered with water and put in a covered ceramic jar
FRYING Cooking of food in fat.
GRILLING Form of cooking that involves direct heat. The definition varies widely by region and culture
MICROWAVING Cooking food by employing microwave radiation
PAN_FRYING Form of frying characterized by the use of less cooking oil than deep frying
POACHING Cooking food by gently simmering food in liquid, generally water, stock or wine
PRESSURE_COOKING Method of cooking in a sealed vessel that does not permit air or liquids to escape below a preset pressure
PRESSURE_FRYING Meat and cooking oil are brought to high temperatures while pressure is held high enough that the water within is prevented from boiling off
READY_TO_EAT Besides unpacking no additional preparation required.
ROASTING Cooking method that utilizes dry heat, whether an open flame, oven, or other heat source.
ROTISSERIE Style of roasting where meat is skewered on a spit and revolves over a flame
SAUTÉING Cooking food using a small amount of fat in a shallow pan over relatively high heat
SEARING Technique used in grilling, roasting, braising, sautéing, etc. That cooks the surface of the food (usually meat, poultry or fish) at high temperature so that a caramelized crust forms
SIMMERING Cook food by heating it in water kept just below the boiling point (same as coddling)
SMOKING Process of curing, cooking, or seasoning food by exposing it for long periods of time to the smoke from a wood fire
STEAMING Cooking by first boiling the water so it will evaporate into steam, then the steam will carry heat to the food, thus achieving heating the food
STEWING Preparing meat cut into smaller pieces or cubes by simmering it in liquid, usually together with vegetables
STIR_FRYING Chinese cooking technique used because of its fast cooking speed

State of Preparation Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
State of Preparation Code List Codes indicating the state of preparation of a product.
Code Name Code Description
PREPARED The state of the product after preparation (e.g. after adding milk or water)
UNPREPARED The initial state of a product

Preservation Technique Code List
Code List Name Code List Description
Preservation Technique Code List Codes indicating types of preservation techniques.
Code Name Code Description
ACIDIFICATION Dropping pH of food
ALCOHOL_CURING Treatment of food by adding alcohol in order to preserve the product
BRINING Water saturating or strongly impregnating with salt
CANNING Preserved in a sealed airtight container, usually made of tin-coated iron
COLD_SMOKE_CURING To smoke the food at between 70 degrees to 90 degrees F.
CONSERVE Keep from harm or damage
DEHYDRATION To remove water from food
DRYING Making with moisture having evaporated, drained away
FERMENTATION Any of a group of chemical reactions induced by living or nonliving ferments that split complex organic compounds into relatively simple substance 
FREEZE_DRYING Preserving food by freezing and then drying in a vacuum
FREEZING Turning into ice or another solid by cold
HOT_SMOKE_CURING Hot-smoking partially or totally cooks the food by treating it at temperatures ranging from 100 degrees to 190 degrees F
IONISATION To convert into an ion or ions
IRRADIATION Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to ionizing radiation in order to disinfest, sterilize, or preserve food.
PASTEURISATION Partially sterilisation by heating
QUICK_FREEZING Freezing (food) rapidly so as to preserve its qualities
SALT_CURING Preserving by using a salt brine
SOUS_VIDE Low temperature long time cooking under vacuum
STERILISATION Deprivation of reproductive powers
SUGAR_CURING Treatment of food by adding sugar in order to preserve the product
ULTRA_HIGH_TEMPERATURE Ultra heat treated (especially for milk)
UNDER_MODIFIED_ATMOSPHERE Packed with a gas with protective proprieties
VACUUM_PACKED Sealed after the partial removal of air

Nutritional Claim Code List
Code List Name Code List description
Nutritional Claim Code List Codes indicating types of Nutritional Claims. Code definitions are based on EC regulation 2003/0165
Code Name Code description
ENERGY_FREE A claim that a food is energy-free, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains less than 4kcal (17kj)/100ml. In the case of energy-free foods, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
ENERGY_REDUCED A claim that a food is energy-reduced, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the energy value is reduced by at least 30%, with an indication of the characteristic(s), which make(s) the food reduced in its total energy value.
ENRICHED_OR_FORTIFIED_IN VITAMINS_AND_OR_MINERALS A claim that a food is enriched or fortified in vitamins and/or minerals, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains the vitamins and/or minerals in at least a significant amount as defined in the Annex of Directive 90/496/EEC.
FAT_FREE A claim that a food is fat-free, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 0.5g of fat per 100g or 100ml. However, claims expressed as "X% fat-free" shall be prohibited. In the case of foods naturally fat-free, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
HIGH_FIBRE A claim that a food is high in fibre, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains at least 6g of fibre per 100g or at least 3g of fibre per 100kcal. In the case of foods naturally high in fibre, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
HIGH_PROTEIN A claim that a food is high in protein, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where at least 20% of the energy value of the food is provided by protein. In the case of foods naturally high in protein, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
HIGH_VITAMINS_AND_OR_MINERALS A claim that a food is high in vitamins and/or minerals, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains at least twice the value of "source of vitamins and minerals". In case of foods naturally high in vitamins and/or minerals, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
LIGHT_LITE A claim stating that a product is "light" or "lite", and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, shall follow the same conditions as those set for the term "reduced"; the claim shall also be accompanied by an indication of the characteristic(s) which make the food "light" or "lite".
LOW_ENERGY A claim that a food is low in energy, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains less than 40 kcal (170 kj)/100g and less than 20kcal (80kj)/100ml. In the case of foods naturally low in energy, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
LOW_FAT A claim that a food is low in fat, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 3g of fat per 100g or 1.5g of fat per 100ml. In the case of foods naturally low in fat, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
LOW_SATURATED_FAT A claim that a food is low in saturated fat, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 1.5g of saturates per 100g for solids or, 0.75g of saturates per 100ml for liquids and in either case saturated fat must not provide more than 10% of energy. In the case of foods naturally low in saturated fat, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
LOW_SODIUM_SALT A claim that a food is low in sodium, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 0.12g of sodium, or the equivalent value for salt, per 100g or per 100ml. In the case of foods naturally low in sodium, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
LOW_SUGARS A claim that a food is low in sugars, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 5g of sugars per 100g or 100ml. In the case of foods naturally low in sugars, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
NATURAL_SOURCE_OF VITAMINS_AND_OR_MINERALS A claim that a food is a natural source of vitamins and/or minerals, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains at least 15% of the recommended daily allowance specified in the Annex of Council Directive 90/496/EEC per 100 g or 100 ml.
SATURATED_FAT_FREE A claim that a food does not contain saturated fat, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 0.1g of saturated fat per 100g or 100ml. In the case of foods naturally saturated fat-free, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
SODIUM_FREE_OR_SALT_FREE A claim that a food is sodium-free, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 0.005g of sodium, or the equivalent value for salt, per 100g. In the case of foods naturally sodium-free, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
SOURCE_OF_FIBRE A claim that a food is a source of fibre, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains at least 3g of fibre per 100g or at least 1.5g of fibre per 100kcal. In the case of foods that are naturally sources of fibre, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
SOURCE_OF_PROTEIN A claim that a food is a source of protein, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where at least 12% of the energy value of the food is provided by protein. In the case of foods that are naturally sources of protein, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
SUGARS_FREE A claim that a food is sugars-free, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 0.5g of sugars per 100g or 100ml. In the case of foods naturally sugars-free, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
VERY_LOW_SODIUM_SALT A claim that a food is very low in sodium, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 0.04g of sodium, or the equivalent value for salt, per 100g or per 100 ml. In the case of foods naturally very low in sodium, the term "naturally" may be used as a prefix to this claim.
WITH_NO_ADDED_SUGARS A claim stating that sugar has not been added to a food, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product does not contain any added mono- or disaccharides or any other food used for its sweetening properties.

TradeItem External Information Type List
Code List Name Code List Description
TradeItemExternalInformationTypeList Codes indicating the type of information contained in the external file.
Code Name Code Description
PRODUCT_IMAGE Link to a file containing a visual representation of the product.
PRODUCT_LABEL_IMAGE Link to a file containing a visual representation of the product label.
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Date of Publication: June 2007
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