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Code Description |
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ACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_DECLARATION |
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Active ingredients declaration |
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Active ingredients as printed on the artwork |
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ACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_HEADER |
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Active ingredients header |
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Ingredients term to be translated (e.g. Ingredients:, Contains: ) |
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ADDITIONAL_PRODUCT_VARIANT_INFORMATION |
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Additional product variant information |
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Additional information required to identify the product variant, necessary to communicate to the industry to help define the product. Multiple variants can be established for each GTIN. |
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ADMINISTRATION_ROUTE |
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Administration route |
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The route of administration in pharmacology is the path by which a drug or other substance is taken into the body. Routes of administration are generally classified by the location at which the substance is applied. Examples include "Oral", "Intravenous", "Intramuscular", "Topical". |
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ALLERGEN_STATEMENT |
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Allergen statement |
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Textual description of the presence or absence of allergens as governed by local rules and regulations, specified as one string. |
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ASSEMBLY_INSTRUCTIONS |
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Assembly instructions |
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Information directing consumers on how to assemble or install a product. |
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BEST_BEFORE_DATE |
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Best before date |
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Best Before Date on the label or package signifies the end of the period under which the product will retain specific quality attributes or claims even though the product may continue to retain positive quality attributes after this date. Best Before Date is primarily used for consumer information and may be a regulatory requirement. Best-before-dates are about quality, not safety. When the date is passed, it doesn't mean that the product will be harmful, but it might begin to lose its effectiveness, flavor and/or texture. Note that the best before date will typically not be part of the printed artwork itself but will be "overprinted" on top of the artwork during the manufacturing/assembly process of the packaged or labeled product. |
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BEST_BEFORE_DATE_HEADER |
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Best before date header |
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Prefix text header that typically precedes the packaging date. Unlike the actual packaging date itself this prefix text will in some cases be part of the printed artwork. |
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BRAND_NAME |
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Brand name |
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uniquely identify a line of trade item or services. This is recognizable by the consumer. [Ref: GDD] For drugs the pharmaceutical company typically gives the drug a trade name. The term trade name is a standard term in the pharmaceutical industry for a brand name or trademark name. Example: "Lipitor" is a trade name for atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medication. |
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CHEMICAL_NAME |
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Chemical name |
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Chemical names are the scientific names, based on the molecular structure of the drug. There are various systems of chemical nomenclature and thus various chemical names for any one substance. The most important is the IUPAC name. Chemical names are typically too long / complex to be commonly used in referring to a drug. Sometimes, a company that is developing a drug might give the drug a company code, which is used to identify the drug while it is in development. Example: "2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid" is the chemical name for Ibuprofen. |
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CONSUMER_GUARANTEE |
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Consumer guarantee |
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A statement that ensures the quality of the enclosed product (e.g. if you do not like this product, return to the manufacturer). |
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CONSUMPTION_CONTEXT |
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Consumption context |
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Describes the context (i.e. the product, the form of the product, a combination of products) for which the consumption information is provided. The name of the consumption context should appear as a column header on the label. This element may be omitted if there is only one consumption context. Examples: “Cereal”,”Cereal with ½ cup milk”; “Prepared”, “Unprepared” |
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CONTACT_INFORMATION |
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Contact information |
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How to contact the manufacturer, includes local and regional contact information. |
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CONTENT_CLAIM |
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Content claim |
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Claims related to the amount, volume, weight, etc.. of the product (e.g. 35 Percent more in package). |
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COPYRIGHT_TRADEMARK_STATEMENT |
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Copyright trademark statement |
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Statement that further defines the marks used on the package or the overall status (typically, the symbols appear directly with the copy). Examples: ABC is TM of XYZ Corporation, Copyright XYZ Corporation, 2010. |
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CROSS_SELL |
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Cross sell |
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Marketing copy used to direct consumers to related products. |
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DECLARATION_CONTEXT_FOOTNOTE |
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Declaration context footnote |
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Identifies the quantitative amounts are declared (e.g. in case of dual-declaration of food as packaged and as prepared). Examples: "Amount in mix." "Amount in Cereal. One half cup skim milk contributes an additional 40 calories, 65 mg sodium, 6 g total carbohydrates (6 - g sugars), and 4 g protein." |
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DIET_EXCHANGES |
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Diet exchanges |
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Values of the nutritional content of the product that can be used in an exchange diet system. Values are based on accepted guidelines, often related to American Diabetes Association conventions. |
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DISCLAIMER |
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Disclaimer |
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A statement intended to specify or limit the scope of the rights and obligations related to the product; typically a footnote that clarifies or supports a claim.. e.g. Not responsible for this product. |
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DISPOSAL_INFORMATION |
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Disposal information |
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Specific instructions pertaining to disposal of the product. For example: ‘Do not flush’ instructions on Feminine Care packaging. |
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DISTRIBUTION_STATEMENT |
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Distribution statement |
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Statements of distribution (i.e. distributed by) |
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DOSAGE_INSTRUCTIONS |
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Dosage instructions |
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Specific instructions on the quantity of the drug or product to use or consume within a specified timeframe. Example: "200 to 400 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed." |
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DRUG_FACTS |
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Drug facts |
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Drug facts as printed on the artwork |
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ENVIRONMENT_STATEMENTS |
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Environment statements |
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Statement indicating that the product shows consideration for the environment. Example: contains at least 25 percent post consumer recycled content. Environmental statements can be mandatory or claims. Can also cover icons, text and disposal instructions. |
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EXPIRATION_DATE |
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Expiration date |
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The date until which the product can be expected to meet the specifications/standards set forward by the manufacturer, provided it is kept under the prescribed storage conditions. The expiration date limits the time during which the article may be dispensed or used. Note that the expiration date will typically not be part of the printed artwork itself but will be "overprinted" on top of the artwork during the manufacturing/assembly process of the packaged or labeled product. |
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EXPIRATION_DATE_HEADER |
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Expiration date header |
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Prefix text header that typically precedes the expiration date. Example: "EXP:". Unlike the actual expiry date itself this pre-fix text will in some be part of the printed artwork. |
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FUNCTIONAL_NAME |
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Functional name |
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The product description that tells consumers exactly what the product is. E.g. Shampoo, Detergent, Potato Crisps, Toothbrush, Razor. Statement of Identity is a government-required component in the United States, regulated by the Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, Part 101). |
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GENERIC_NAME |
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Generic name |
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A non-proprietary name of a drug. During development a pharmaceutical company applies for regulatory approval of the drug by the relevant national regulatory agency and for a generic (non proprietary) name for that country. The generic names usually indicate via their stems what drug class the drug belongs to and may appear on the package or label in addition to the BRAND_NAME (trade name). Examples: Diazepam, Paracetamol. |
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GROSS_CONTENT_STATEMENT |
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Gross content statement |
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Description of the entire content across all of the individual units. For example, contains 30 10 oz cinnamon rolls. |
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GTIN_HEADER |
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GTIN header |
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The global trade item number (GTIN) is typically encoded in a data carrier (barcode) that is printed on the package. In some case the GTIN number also appears printed in human-readable form on the package or label and it may be preceded by a specific header or label to distinguish this identification number from other numbers. Example: "GTIN:" |
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ICON_VARIABLE_TEXT |
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Icon variable text |
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Variable text that needs to be added inside of or in close proximity to a standard icon. Example: The number of laundry loads to be shown inside of a measuring-cup icon (varies by package size). |
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IMPORTER_STATEMENT |
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Importer statement |
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Required importation statements (i.e. Imported by) |
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INACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_DECLARATION |
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Inactive ingredients declaration |
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Inactive ingredients as printed on the artwork |
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INACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_HEADER |
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Inactive ingredients header |
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Ingredients term to be translated (e.g. Ingredients:, Contains: ) |
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INGREDIENTS_DECLARATION |
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Ingredients declaration |
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Actual ingredients list |
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INGREDIENTS_HEADER |
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Ingredients header |
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Ingredients term to be translated (e.g. Ingredients:, Contains: ) |
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INSIGNIFICANT_AMOUNT_FOOTNOTE |
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Insignificant amount footnote |
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Lists nutrients that are present in insignificant amounts as a localized text string. Example: "Not a significant source of trans fat.". In case of bilingual tables with an the InsignificantSource statement will typically be communicated via two InsignificantSource elements each with a different value for the "Locale" |
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INTERNAL_PACKAGE_IDENTIFIER |
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Internal package identifier |
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An identification code or number that should be printed on the package and that uniquely identifies the package in the system of record of the manufacturer, typically used for traceability for type of product. |
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LOCAL_CONTACT_INFORMATION |
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Local contact information |
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Local information on how to contact the manufacturer within a specific country. |
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LOCATION_OF_ORIGIN |
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Location of origin |
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The Country/Province/Area/Region where the product came from. Also called the Made-in Statement. |
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LOT_NUMBER |
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Lot number |
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Statements of the lot number as printed on the artwork. Lot number, control number, or batch number means any distinctive combination of letters, numbers, or symbols, or any combination of them, from which the complete history of the manufacture, processing, packing, holding, and distribution of a batch or lot of drug product or other material can be determined. |
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LOT_NUMBER_HEADER |
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Lot number header |
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Prefix text header that typically precedes the lot number. Examples: "LOT:", "Batch No.:". Unlike the actual lot number itself this prefix text is in some cases part of the printed artwork. |
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MANUFACTURER_STATEMENT |
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Manufacturer statement |
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Statements of manufacturing or assembly (i.e. Manufactured by or Assembled by:)) |
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MANUFACTURING_SITE |
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Manufacturing site |
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Describes where the product was manufactured; used to verify correct ‘Country of Origin’ statement; as such, this Copy Element may or may not appear on the package artwork itself. |
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MARKETING_CLAIM |
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Marketing claim |
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Statement that is used in advertising a product and that addresses some positive aspect of the product’s performance or a benefit to be gained from use of that product. A disclaimer may also be needed. |
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MARKETING_COPY |
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Marketing copy |
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Copy directly related to the marketing of the product; Copy related to a specific promotion. Not relating to claimed product or package performance. |
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NET_CONTENT_STATEMENT |
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Net content statement |
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The net content statement also referred to as net quantity of contents is the statement on the label which provides the amount of product in the container or package. It is typically expressed in weight, measure or numeric count. For count-based net quantity statements this statement will typically indicate the number of units in the container. Examples: "500 ml (1 pt 0.9 fl oz)", "Net wt 1 lb 8 oz (680g)", "30 Tablets". |
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NOT_FOR_SALE_STATEMENT |
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Not for sale statement |
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Statement that limits the scope of the sale of this project. E.g. not intended for individual sale; sample only |
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NUMBER_OF_SERVINGS_PER_PACKAGE |
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Number of servings per package |
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(SERVING_PER_CONTAINER ) Indicates the number of servings per container that should be displayed on the label. This is typically a integer value: 1, 2, but can also be a non-integral value such as: "about 3", "va'ried". This element may be omitted for single serving containers. |
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NUTRITIONAL_CLAIM |
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Nutritional claim |
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Copy that states, suggests, or implies that a food has particular nutritional properties including but not limited to the energy value and to the content of protein, fat and carbohydrates, as well as the content of vitamins and minerals. |
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NUTRITION_FACTS |
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Nutrition facts |
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Statements of the nutritional value of the product. |
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ONLINE_PRINTER_HEADER |
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Online printer header |
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Statements which describe text which will be printed directly on the product at the time of packaging by the plant. |
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OPENING_INSTRUCTIONS |
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Opening instructions |
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Information directing the consumer how to open the package |
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PACKAGE_COUNT |
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Package count |
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Number of items or doses within each package. Additional Content Statement - Used as a secondary descriptor of the package contents where location is different than Net Contents. For example: 22 Loads, "Contains 2 Scented Refills." "10 doses" (e.g. for a drug in liquid/syrup form in a bottle of 50 ml that e.g. contains 10 doses of 5ml each). |
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PACKAGING_CLAIM |
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Packaging claim |
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Declaration about the primary or secondary packaging (e.g. made out of recycled materials, easy open lid, etc..) |
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PACKAGING_DATE |
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Packaging date |
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The packaging date is the date when the goods were packed as determined by the packager. The date may refer to the trade item itself or to items contained. |
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PACKAGING_DATE_HEADER |
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Packaging date header |
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Prefix text header that typically precedes the packaging date. Unlike the actual packaging date itself this prefix text will in some cases be part of the printed artwork. |
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PACKING_STATEMENT |
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Packing statement |
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Statements of packing (i.e. Packed by as used in Asia and India). |
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PATENT_NUMBERS |
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Patent numbers |
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Used to separate the Patent Numbers, which do not get translated, from the Patent statement, which does get translated. |
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PATENT_STATEMENT |
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Patent statement |
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Patent statement as printed on the artwork |
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PREPARATION_INSTRUCTIONS |
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Preparation instructions |
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Information directing consumers on how to prepare the product. |
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PRESERVATIVES |
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Preservatives |
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Statement or list of ingredients that are used to prevent spoiling in foods that may be exposed to air, mold, and bacteria. |
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PRICING_STATEMENT |
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Pricing statement |
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Copy related to the pricing or discounts of the product (for example, Suggested Retail Price). |
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PRODUCTION_DATE |
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Production date |
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The production date is the production or assembly date determined by the manufacturer. The date may refer to the trade item itself or to items contained. In some cases the date and optionally the time the product was manufactured needs to appear as text on the package. |
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PRODUCTION_DATE_HEADER |
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Production date header |
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Prefix text header that typically precedes the production / manufacturing date. Example: "MFD:". Unlike the actual manufacturing date itself this prefix text is in some cases part of the printed artwork. |
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PRODUCT_DISPLAY_DISCLAIMER |
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Product display disclaimer |
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Text that indicates that images depicted on the package are not literal examples of the enclosed product. Example: "Product enlarged to show detail" or "Serving Suggestion" |
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PRODUCT_FEATURES |
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Product features |
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Data is used to provide information to consumer about product that they are buying and potential differentiate it from others. |
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PRODUCT_USE |
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Product use |
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Consumer communication about the product’s purpose and when to use. |
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PROMOTIONAL_COPY |
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Promotional copy |
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Copy related to a specific promotion |
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QUALITY_STATEMENTS |
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Quality statements |
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Used to encompass required statement that "product quality is qualified". Example: meets or exceeds ____ requirements. |
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RECIPE |
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Recipe |
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An extended use recipe where the product is used with other ingredients to yield a new result different than the packed product. |
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RECYCLE_STATEMENT |
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Recycle statement |
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Recycle statement printed on the artwork |
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REGIONAL_CONTACT_INFORMATION |
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Regional contact information |
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Regional information on how to contact the manufacturer. |
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REGISTRATION_INFORMATION |
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Registration information |
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Statement and/or number of required registration i.e. MoH (ministry of health). This could for example include the reimbursement number (NHRN) used by a government of a country or state to identify pharmaceutical products which are reimbursed by that government. |
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REGISTRATION_INFORMATION_HEADER |
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Registration information header |
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In some cases registration information (e.g. a registration number) may not be part of the printed artwork (e.g. it could be post-printed or applied with a sticker on the package after printing). In such cases there may be a prefix header text such as "Reg No.:" or "NHRN:" that is part of the artwork and is printed on the package or label that precedes the actual "REGISTRATION_INFOMATION" (number). |
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SELL_BY_DATE |
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Sell By date |
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Indicates the date specified by the manufacturer as the last date the retailer is to offer the product for sale to the Consumer. The product should not be merchandised after this date. |
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SELL_BY_DATE_HEADER |
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Sell By date header |
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Prefix text header that typically precedes the sell by date. Unlike the actual sell by date itself this prefix text will in some cases be part of the printed artwork. |
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SERIAL_NUMBER |
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Serial number |
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Serial numbers are properties that can be different for stock items of the same product. Unlike lot or batch numbers, there is a one-to-one relationship as a unique number is assigned to a single product. No other product can exist with the same serial number. A serial number is often used on packages where it is important to track warranty and service issues after a sale. Note that the serial number will typically not be part of the printed artwork itself but will be "overprinted" on top of the artwork during the manufacturing/assembly process of the packaged or labelled product. |
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SERIAL_NUMBER_HEADER |
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Serial number header |
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Prefix text header that typically precedes the serial number. Example: "SN:". Unlike the actual serial number itself this prefix text is in some cases part of the printed artwork. |
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SERVINGS_PER_KEYWORD |
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Servings per keyword |
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Indicates the keyword to use for xxx in the "Servings Per xxx" statement. Typical values are: Container, Box, Pouch, Package, Bag. In case this element is omitted, "Servings Per Container" will be assumed |
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SERVING_SIZE |
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Serving size |
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Indicates the size of a typical serving of the food product as it should be displayed on the package, typically as a combination of a well-known household measure and a physical weight. Examples: 1 box, 1 package, 1 bar, 1 Cup (56g), 1 box (35g), 1 package, 1 bar, 1 oz., 1 tsp (5 ml). For bilingual tables there will typically be two ServingSize elements, with a different value of the (optional) Locale attribute. Example: "pour 1 bâtonnet (2,7 g)" |
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SHELF_LIFE_STATEMENT |
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Shelf life statement |
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Statements of shelf life as printed on the artwork or instruction for consumer on how to read the manufacturing/expiry date. Examples: "Defrost thoroughly before use and use within 24 hours", "Eat within a week of opening." |
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STORAGE_INSTRUCTIONS |
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Storage instructions |
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Information directing consumers on the conditions required to store the product |
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STRENGTH |
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Strength |
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Additional information required to identify the product variant, necessary to define the product. In some cases strength is used as a means to differentiate between (the potency of) different variants of a product and/or the strength of various active ingredients and this may then appear as a separate statement on the package or label. Typically used in pharmaceutical applications. Examples: "Extra Strong", "1g/250mg". |
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SUB_BRAND_NAME |
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Sub brand name |
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Second level of brand. Can be a trademark. It is the primary differentiating factor that a brand owner wants to communicate to the consumer or buyer. E.g. Yummy-Cola Classic. In this example Yummy-Cola is the brand and Classic is the subBrand. |
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SWEEPSTAKES_OFFER |
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Sweepstakes offer |
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Contest offers included on the packaging for marketing purposes. |
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TARGET_MARKET |
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Target market |
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(COUNTRIES_OF_SALE ) The countries where this product will be sold. This is NON-printing information, which may be required for communication to artwork studios for type-size and other regulatory compliance details. |
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TECHNICAL_FACTS |
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Technical facts |
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Statements of the technical characteristics of the product. |
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TENDER_INFORMATION |
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Tender information |
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In some cases certain healthcare products (e.g. drugs) may be funded by the government and be purchased via a tender program. In that case there may be a requirement to display information about the tender (tender number) on the package or label often combined with specific graphical symbols. |
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THIRD_PARTY_ENDORSEMENTS |
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Third party endorsements |
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Official endorsements of the products by 3rd party organizations (e.g. Federal Dental Association approves this product). |
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TRADE_ITEM_FORM_DESCRIPTION |
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Trade item form description |
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Identifies the physical occurrence or shape of a product itself rather than its form of packaging [Ref: GDD Trade Item Form Description] For example, a detergent can be powder or liquid. A deodorant can be roll-on/spray/solid. For drug products this statement is typically used to specify the dosage form. This is statement of the physical characteristics (form) of a drug product - e.g., tablet, capsule or solution - which contains the drug substance and almost invariably other ingredients, such as excipient, fillers, flavours, preservatives, emulsifiers, etc. Examples: "Aerosol", "Capsules", "Cream", "Tablets". |
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UNDER_LICENSE_STATEMENT |
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Under license statement |
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Under license statement as printed on the artwork |
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USAGE_INSTRUCTIONS |
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Usage instructions |
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Direction for Use information directing consumers on how to use the product |
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VARIANT |
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Variant |
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Used to identify the variant of the product. Variants are the distinguishing characteristics that differentiate products with the same brand and size including such things as the particular flavour, fragrance, taste. |
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VIOLATOR |
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Violator |
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Violator claim (e.g. "New" or "Improved"). Intended to catch the consumer’s attention and is on a given product for a limited period of time. |
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WARNING_STATEMENTS |
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Warning statements |
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Warning information is additional information that outlines special requirements, warning and caution information printed on the package. |
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WARRANTY_DESCRIPTION |
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Warranty description |
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(WARRANTY) Any guarantee promised by the manufacturer related to the product or packaging. E.g. We guarantee the quality of this product. |
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WEBSITE |
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Website |
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Website address |
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zzzz_NUTRIENT_PDV |
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UN/INFOODS Nutrient PDV |
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The percentage of daily value intake for the specified nutrient. To construct the full code replace zzzz with UN/INFOODS code. Example: FASAT_NUTRIENT_PDV = 5 |
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zzzz_NUTRIENT_PREFIX |
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UN/INFOODS Nutrient prefix |
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An optional prefix string that should be printed before the quantitative amount by weight of the nutrient using a prefix text that is allowed by the relevant CFR. To construct the full code replace zzzz with UN/INFOODS code. Example: ENER-_NUTRIENT_PREFIX = less than |
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zzzz_NUTRIENT_VALUE |
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UN/INFOODS Nutrient value |
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The nutrient value for the specified nutrient. To construct the full code replace zzzz with UN/INFOODS code. Example ENER-_NUTRIENT_VALUE = 15 |
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