Definitions
Article 2
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply: (a) ‘sprouts’ means the product obtained from the germination of seeds and their development in water or another medium, harvested before the development of true leaves and which is intended to be eaten whole, including the seed; (b) ‘batch’ means a quantity of sprouts or seeds intended for the production of sprouts, with the same taxonomic name, which is dispatched from the same establishment to the same destination on the same day. One or more batches can make up a consignment. However, seeds with a different taxonomic name, which are mixed in the same packaging and intended to be germinated together and sprouts thereof are also considered as one batch. In addition the definition of ‘consignment’ in Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 211/2013 ( 3 ) shall apply for the purpose of this Regulation.