3. Definitions

Applicant

Organization instituted as a juristic person that includes all the economic stakeholders actively involved in the production or processing of the product. If possible, these stakeholders should be represented in a balanced way to ensure that different interests are equally represented in operations. This organization protects and manages the designation. It liaises with the CARTV in the following roles:

• Initial designation recognition applications;
• Possession of labels and/or product certification reference manuals, including the inspection plans approved by the CARTV for the recognized designation;
• Applications to modify the specification manual included with the recognized designation;
• Applications to transfer the recognized designation to another designation.

Labelling model

Colour labelling system containing information on the product’s designation in full (indicating any potential variations), required information (such as the address of the person responsible for marketing, composition, etc.), optional information authorized by the regulations (product’s brand name, logotypes, proposed drawings, etc.), significant certified characteristics, and the name of the certification body.