Article 2
Definitions 1. For the purpose of this Regulation, plant protection products, substances, active substances, preparations and authorisations of plant protection products shall have the meanings defined in Article 2 of the Directive. 2. For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall also apply: (a) "producer" means: - for active substances produced within the Community, the manufacturer or a person established within the Community designated by the manufacturer as his sole representative for the purpose of compliance with this Regulation, - for active substances produced outside the Community, the person established within the Community and designated by the manufacturer as his sole representative within the Community for the purpose of compliance with this Regulation, - for active substances for which a joint notification or joint dossier is submitted, the association of producers established within the Community and designated by the producers referred to in the first or second indent for the purpose of compliance with this Regulation; (b) "manufacturer" means the person who manufactures the active substance on his own or who contracts out to another party the manufacturing of the active substance on his behalf; (c) "committee" means the Standing Committee on Plant Health, referred to in Article 19 of the Directive.