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Proposals
	Updated 2018-04-14

Proposed additions to the LanguaL™thesaurus

The LanguaL™Technical Committees publish proposals for new facet terms on the LanguaL Internet site for international discussion and approval before incorporation into the official LanguaL™thesaurus.
The discussion period is two months from the date of submission to (date of reception by) the LanguaL™Technical Committee. Comments will be sent to the submitter during the discussion period and will be published with the changes in the following update of LanguaL.

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Current Proposals

The following proposals are open for discussion:

• Proposal from Anders Møller, Denmark  -   Submitted 2019-01-10.

  Subject:	Proposal to clarify the term CATTLE [B1161] and narrower terms. Proposal to be announced.
  Reason:	In order to make the descriptors more clear.
  Status:	Discussion open.

 

Implemented proposals

For the following proposals, the discussions are closed and implementation of the suggestions have been included in the respective LanguaL™versions:

LanguaL™ 2017 (published 15 April 2018)

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2018-03-04.

  Subject:	Proposal for creation/update of facet B descriptors.
  Reason:	EFSA FoodEx2 Exposure hierarchy 20170919 miscellaneous amendments, see proposal.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2018-03-01.

  Subject:	Proposal for creation/update of facet B descriptors.
  Reason:	EFSA FoodEx2 Exposure hierarchy 20170919 (plants) amendments, see proposal.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2018-03-01.

  Subject:	Proposal for creation/update of facet B descriptors.
  Reason:	EFSA FoodEx2 Exposure hierarchy 20170919 (animals) amendments, see proposal.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2018-02-07.

  Subject:	Proposal for creation/update of facet B descriptors.
  Reason:	EFSA FoodEx2 Exposure hierarchy 20170919 (animals) has been indexed, see proposal.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2018-01-26.

  Subject:	Proposal for creation/update of facet B descriptors.
  Reason:	EFSA FoodEx2 Exposure hierarchy 20170919 (plants) has been indexed, see proposal.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2017-11-22.

  Subject:	Proposal for update of GS1 classification in facet A.
  Reason:	GS1 GPC classification in facet A will be updated based on the latest (June 2017) release of GS1 GPC Standard for Food/Beverage/Tobacco, except for codes pertaining to tobacco. See GS1 site for details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2017-11-22.

  Subject:	Proposal for update of facet B based on GS1.
  Reason:	New descriptors based on GS1 update to be included in facet B. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2017-11-13.

  Subject:	Proposal for update of GS1 hierarchy in facet A.
  Reason:	GS1 classification section of LanguaL facet A needs thorough update. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark on behalf of ANSES, France  -   Submitted 2017-07-17.

  Subject:	Proposal for new descriptors.
  Reason:	Missing descriptors for the Fench Ciqual 2016 dataset. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark on behalf of ANSES, France  -   Submitted 2017-04-18.

  Subject:	Proposal for new facet B descriptors
  Reason:	Facet B is missing two descriptors for the French Ciqual 2016 dataset. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2017-03-25.

  Subject:	Proposal for new facet B descriptors.
  Reason:	Facet B is missing a range of descriptors for the Australian NUTTAB 2010 dataset. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2017-01-31.

  Subject:	Proposal for a few new descriptors.
  Reason:	A few descriptors for indexing USDA SR28. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark, on behalf of Esther Infanger, SwissFIR  -   Submitted 2015-09-24.

  Subject:	Update facet B with several species.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors - especially in facet B - are missing. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Anders Møller, Denmark  -   Submitted 2015-01-05.

  Subject:	Update Facet A with EFSA FoodEx2 hierarchies.
  Reason:	To allow for systematic classification and description of foods using the EFSA FoodEx2. The latest public documentation of FoodEx2 is availalable on European Food Safety Agency's website. See the EFSA website for more details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

LanguaL™ 2014 (published 20 January 2015)

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark, on behalf of Ólafur Reykdal, Matís, Iceland  -   Submitted 2014-10-29.

  Subject:	Update Facet B with several species of sea birds.
  Reason:	FULMAR (genus Fulmarus) - NT of *POULTRY OR GAME BIRD* [B1563] NORTHERN FULMAR (Fulmarus glacialis (Linnaeus, 1761)) - NT of *FULMAR* [see above] SOUTHERN FULMAR (Fulmarus glacialoides) (A. Smith, 1840) - NT of *FULMAR* [see above] BLACK-HEADED GULL (Chroicocephalus ridibundus (Linnaeus, 1766)) - NT of *GULL* [B3503] LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larus fuscus Linnaeus, 1758) - NT of *GULL* [B3503] GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larus marinus Linnaeus, 1758) - NT of *GULL* [B3503].
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2014-10-22.

  Subject:	Update Facet B with several species.
  Reason:	RHEAS (Rheidae), Greater (Rhea americana (Linnaeus, 1758)) and Lesser rhea (Pterocnemia pennata (Orbigny, 1834)) to be added as NTs of *RATTITE [B4362]*. MUSKOX (Ovibos moschatus (Zimmermann, 1780)) - BT: *BOVID [B4381]* NARWHAL (Monodon monoceros Linnaeus, 1758) - BT: *WHALE [B1343]* HARP SEAL (Pagophilus groenlandicus (Erxleben, 1777)) - BT: *SEAL FAMILY [B1341]* Osteoglossiformes (Bony tongues) > Hiodontidae (Mooneyes) > GOLDEYE (Hiodon alosoides (Rafinesque, 1819)) as NTs of *FISH, BONY [B1365]* MINKE WHALE (Balaenoptera) species as NTs of *WHALE* [B1343].
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Anders Møller, Denmark  -   Submitted 2014-09-27.

  Subject:	Update Facet B with three plant species.
  Reason:	The species include the ‘baru’ tree (Dipteryx alata Vog.), the ‘pequi’ tree (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.), and the ‘caju-docerrado’ tree (Anacardium othonianum Rizz.). All these 3 species give exotic-tasting fruits. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Anders Møller, Denmark  -   Submitted 2014-09-20.

  Subject:	Update of FUNGUS classification in Facet B.
  Reason:	The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a "Guidance list on edible mushrooms suitable and not suitable for marketing. For industry, trade and food inspection", see questionnaire and background reports, section 1 and section 2.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Office of Dietary Supplements, NIH, USA and Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2014-09-20.

  Subject:	Revision of classification of dietary supllements in facet A.
  Reason:	The use of the classification of dietary supplements has shown that some revision of the classification is necessary. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Leila G Saldanha, Office of Dietary Supplements, NIH, USA  -   Submitted 2014-08-28.

  Subject:	Proposal for a new descriptor.
  Reason:	Inclusion of the descriptor *NO DIETARY CLAIM OR USE*, BT: *DIETARY CLAIM OR USE* [P0023].
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2014-05-17.

  Subject:	Linking EFSA FoodEX2 Master Hierarchy to LanguaL, part 3.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Anders Møller, Denmark  -   Submitted 2014-04-28.

  Subject:	A few descriptors missing for indexing of new USDA foods on traditional United States Northern Plains Native American plant foods.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL facet B. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2014-04-17.

  Subject:	A few descritors missing for indexing of New Zealand FOODfiles 2013.
  Reason:	Some descriptors in facet B missing and others need updating. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

LanguaL™ 2013 (published 30 March 2014)

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2013-09-24.

  Subject:	A few new descriptors and updates of existing descriptors.
  Reason:	Some descriptors in facet B missing and other need updating.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

LanguaL™ 2012 (published 30 March 2013)

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2013-01-23.

  Subject:	Proposal for health-related claims.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL facet P. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark, after corrections from Pamela Pehrsson/David Haytowitz, USDA  -   Submitted 2013-01-06.

  Subject:	Proposal for indexing USDA SR25 (Updated 2013-03-21).
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

LanguaL™ 2011 (published 14 October 2012)

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2012-06-25.

  Subject:	Linking EFSA FoodEX2 Master Hierarchy to LanguaL, part 2.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2012-06-10.

  Subject:	Linking EFSA FoodEX2 Master Hierarchy to LanguaL. (updated 2012-06-25)
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2012-03-15.

  Subject:	Inclusion of new descriptors for indexing Australian foods.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2012-03-08.

  Subject:	Inclusion of new descriptors for indexing New Zealand foods.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL. See details.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2012-01-16.

  Subject:	Proposal for change of certain food additive descriptors.
  Reason:	Descriptors are synonyms, see proposal.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Anders Møller, Denmark  -   Submitted 2011-12-06.

  Subject:	Inclusion of specific descriptor for "whole grain" under claims in Facet P.
  Reason:	Specific descriptor is missing. Until a more inambiguous definition is given, the suggested Additional Information is highlighted in the Scientific Opinion from EFSA NDA (2010).
  Status:	Discussion closed.

LanguaL™ 2010 (published August 2011)

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2011-10-13.

  Subject:	Updates for LanguaL in connection with EFSA FOODEX indexing.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing or need updating. The suggested changes are listed in this pdf document.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Anders Møller on behalf of the PlantLibra Project's WP6 Botanical Group  -   Submitted 2011-07-01.

  Subject:	Additition of a specific group in facet B: Plants used for dietary supllements.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors are missing in LanguaL for some plants used in dietary supplements. The PlantLibra project's WP7 has provided a short-list of plant species to be included in the PlantLibra database.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland and Manuel Moñino Gómez  -   Submitted 2011-06-02.

  Subject:	Inclusion of specific descriptors in facet A and Z.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors missing for classification of foods. The proposal is available as pdf document.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from David Haytowitz, USDA ARS Nutrient Data Laboratory  -   Submitted 2010-06-22.

  Subject:	Inclusion of specific descriptors for facet B as well as section on food colours, e.g. colours of skin and flesh in in facet Z.
  Reason:	Specific descriptors missing for the indexing of USDA NDB SR23.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Denmark  -   Submitted 2009-08-30.

  Subject:	Inclusion of dietary/food supplements classification in LanguaL facet A.
  Reason:	To allow for systematic classification and description of dietary supplements and their components in an internationally standardized way. The proposal is available as pdf document.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

• Proposal from Anders Møller, Denmark  -   Submitted 2009-07-29.

  Subject:	Inclusion of European regulation (Directive 2002/46/EC) of food supplement substances in LanguaL facet B.
  Reason:	Food supplements become more and more common in the diet.
  Status:	Discussion closed.

LanguaL™ 2009

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, DFI, Denmark, concerning descriptors including "smoked" and "salted" in facet H - submitted 2009-09-03 - Discussion closed - Included in LanguaL™2009.
• Proposal from Effie Vasilopoulou, HHF, Greece, concerning inclusion of Greek wild greens in LanguaL™facet B - submitted 2009-08-31 - Discussion closed - Included in LanguaL™2009.
• Proposal from Helena Costa, INSA, Portugal, Jayne Ireland, DFI, Denmark, and Santosh Khokhar, UL, Great Britain, concerning "traditional" and "ethnic" claims or use - submitted 2009-08-31 - Discussion closed - Included in LanguaL™2009.
• Proposal from Anders Møller, Danish Food Information, Denmark, concerning inclusion of US FDA Seafood List and Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia (RFE) and corresponding FAO ASFIS ISCAAP information in the update of LanguaL™facet B's fish section - submitted 2009-05-28 - Discussion closed - - Included in LanguaL™2009 and under implementation LanguaL™2010.
• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, Danish Food Information, Denmark, concerning inclusion of related terms in facet A - submitted 2009-01-23.  - Discussion closed - Included in LanguaL™2009.

LanguaL™ 2008

• Proposal from Jayne Ireland, AFSSA, France concerning  inclusion of GS1 Global Product Classification in LanguaL™facet A as well as update of claims in facet Z submitted 2008-05-28. - Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Jean-Cedric Reninger and Aurélie Mahé , AFSSA, France concerning  fish names submitted 2008-04-24. - Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Wulf Becker, NFA, Sweden concerning allergen information and health and nutrition claims (making LanguaL™comply with international regulations and GS1 GSDN Code Lists in these matters) submitted 2008-02-28.  -  Discussion closed. 
• Proposal from Jayne Ireland submitted 2007-09-18.  -  Discussion closed. 
• Proposal from Elizabeth Smith submitted 2007-05-11, commented by Anders Møller 2007-05-28. -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Jayne Ireland on behalf of EuroFIR WP1.8 submitted 2007-04-15, updated and commented 2007-05-28. -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Matthias Frost, BVL, Germany submitted 2007-03-16. -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Anders Møller on behalf of EuroFIR WP2.4 submitted 2007-01-01 (published 2007-02-28). -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Janka Porubská and Eva Kováčiková submitted 2006-06-27  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Jayne Ireland submitted 2006-05-27  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Jayne Ireland submitted 2006-05-27  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Jayne Ireland on behalf of EuroFIR WP1.6 submitted 2006-04-16  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Elizabeth Smith submitted 2006-04-16  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Leif Bøgh-Sørensen submitted 2005-12-31  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Anders Møller submitted 2005-05-20  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Jayne Ireland and Anders Møller submitted 2005-05-02  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Anders Møller and Ian D. Unwin submitted 2005-02-24  -  Discussion closed.
• Proposal from Anders Møller submitted 2004-02-22  -  Discussion closed.
• NORFOODS suggestions submitted 2004-02-20  -  Discussion closed.

Other proposals

• Proposal from US Food and Drug Administration (Dr. Jean Pennington, FDA CFSAN) concerning inclusion of a new facet H. Cuisine to describe the culinary derivation of a food submitted 1993-01-05. - Due to technical and other challenges, the proposal was never included in LanguaL.

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