Agriculture and food are integral to the European Union, shaping food safety and trade policies. Delving into European agricultural terminology like “Protected Designation of Origin” and “Food Quality Schemes” uncovers the EU’s dedication to authenticity and standards. As the EU supports sustainable agriculture and ensures food security, understanding agri-food terms aids discussions on initiatives like the European Green Deal. In a world concerned about food origins and quality, a grasp of this terminology is crucial to comprehend the EU’s actions in providing safe and genuine products.
In the official EuroVoc classification, EU legislation in the field of AGRICULTURE AND FOOD is divided into 7 main domains with 22 sub-domains:
plant product
- fruit
- vegetable
- fodder plant
- industrial plant
- oleaginous plant
- root crop
- textile plant
- tropical plant
- cereals
animal product
- animal product
processed agricultural produce
- fats
- milk product
- protein products
beverages and sugar
- sugar
- beverage
foodstuff
- processed foodstuff
- foodstuff
- processed food product
agri-foodstuffs
- food industry
- agri-foodstuffs
food technology
- food technology
- food additive