7. Glossary

adulteration; adulteration

Fraudulent process involving the substitution, dilution, concealment and/or addition of prohibited substances.

dilution; dilution

The process of mixing a high-value ingredient with a lower-value one.

dissimulation; concealment

The process of concealing the low quality of ingredients or food products.

food fraud; food fraud

Any deliberate action by companies or individuals to deceive others regarding the integrity of food in order to gain an unfair advantage. Types of food fraud include, but are not limited to: adulteration, substitution, dilution, simulation, counterfeiting and misrepresentation (Codex Alimentarius).

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