9. Glossary

Article

An object that is given, during the manufacturing process, a specific shape, surface, or design that is more decisive for its function than its chemical composition.

Supply chain

The flow of products and information along logistics processes, from the purchase of raw materials to the delivery of finished products to the consumer. The supply chain includes all service providers and customers.

Supplier of a substance or mixture

A downstream user or distributor to whom a substance or mixture is supplied.

Supplier of an item

Any producer or importer of an article, any distributor or any other actor in the supply chain who places an article on the market.

Mixture

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