allowed substances

[/əˈlaʊd ˈsʌbstənsɪz/]
nounpl: allowed substances
substâncias permitidas
1. Substances that are officially approved, permitted, or legal for use in a specific context, such as sports, food production, or medical treatment
The athlete was careful to use only allowed substances on the approved list for the competition.
O atleta teve cuidado em usar apenas substâncias permitidas da lista aprovada para a competição.
2. In sports and doping contexts, substances that do not violate anti-doping regulations
The coach ensured all supplements given to athletes were allowed substances according to WADA guidelines.
O treinador garantiu que todos os suplementos dados aos atletas fossem substâncias permitidas de acordo com as diretrizes da WADA.
3. In regulatory and legal contexts, materials that comply with established safety and quality standards
Only allowed substances can be used in organic food production.
Apenas substâncias permitidas podem ser usadas na produção de alimentos orgânicos.
In Brazil and internationally, 'allowed substances' is primarily used in sports (particularly in anti-doping discussions), pharmaceuticals, and food safety regulations. The term is crucial in competitive sports contexts where athletes and coaches must navigate strict lists of permitted supplements and medications. It reflects the importance of regulatory compliance in professional athletics and regulated industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permitted substancesapproved substanceslegal substancesauthorized substancescompliant substances
Antonyms / Antônimos
banned substancesprohibited substancesforbidden substancesillegal substancesrestricted substances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
substâncias permitidas
Standard usage in official and regulatory contexts
Rio de Janeiro
substâncias permitidas
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
substâncias permitidas
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in pharmaceutical and sports contexts
Portugal
substâncias permitidas
Identical usage; also used in European Union regulatory contexts

Related Words

dopinganti-doping regulationsbanned listcomplianceregulatory approvalcontrolled substances

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the list of allowed substances
within allowed substances parameters
cleared as an allowed substance
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