C-R02

Descriptor and judgement — Review checklist

Review the record before drawing a conclusion. Look for missing context, ambiguous labels and claims that exceed the evidence. The purpose is to identify what can be understood from the record and what still requires a separate assessment.

Descriptor and judgement
Illustrative reference; not a tested product or a certification.
Reference recordWorking notes
OverviewDescriptor and judgement
Practical exampleRead the record without relying on memory; check every label; identify uncertainty; decide whether a specialist review is required; retain the original observation.
Limits and interpretationA descriptor is not proof of an ingredient, origin or processing method.
Document controlReference edition 2026.11
Measurements and examples are descriptive, not acceptance criteria.

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