8. Glossary

Article

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

European Economic Area

Members of the European Union, Ireland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

Manufacturer

Natural or legal person established in the Community who manufactures a substance in the Community.

Manufacturing

Production or extraction of substances in their natural state.

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.

Importer

Any natural...