Define: TCS food

How is TCS food defined in a legal contract?

• TCS food means food that needs time and temperature management to restrict the growth or formation of harmful microorganisms. Seen in 2 SEC filings
• TCS food means food controlled by time and temperature to ensure its safety. Seen in 2 SEC filings
• TCS food means Time Temperature Control for Safety Food, also denoted as Ready-To-Eat food. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• TCS food means Time Temperature Control for Safety foods, previously called Potentially Hazardous Foods, which are organic or synthetic food that can support the quick growth of infectious or toxin-producing microorganisms, or the growth and toxin production of clostridium botulinum. They include raw or heat-treated animal food; plant-origin food that is heat-treated or consists of raw seed sprouts; leafy greens; cut produce, such as melons and tomatoes; and garlic and oil mixtures. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• TCS food means a food that requires time/temperature control for safety (TCS) to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation. Seen in 1 SEC filing

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

TCS food means food that requires time and temperature control to limit harmful microorganism growth.

Relevant Contract Types

• Food Service Contract
• Restaurant Lease Agreement
• Supply Agreement
• Franchise Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Creation of a new food product requiring controlled storage conditions
• Establishment of food supply chain
• Setting standards in franchise operations
• Commitments in a leasing agreement for hosting food establishments

Relevant Sectors

• Restaurants
• Food and Drinks Manufacturing
• Hospitality
• Food Retail

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Genie Definition 2

TCS food means 'Ready-To-Eat' food controlled by time and temperature to ensure safety.

Relevant Contract Types

• Event Catering Contract
• Restaurant Franchise Agreement
• Food Supplier Agreement
• Food Distributor Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Engaging a caterer for an event
• Franchising a restaurant chain, especially one specializing in ready-to-eat food
• Establishing a partnership with a food supplier for a grocery or convenience store
• Setting up the distribution of ready-to-eat food to retailers

Relevant Sectors

• Event Management
• Restaurant Franchising
• Retail
• Food Distribution

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