authorized consumption
[/ˌɔːθəraɪzd kənˈsʌmpʃən/]
nounpl: authorized consumptions
consumo autorizado
1. The act of using, eating, or drinking something that has been officially approved or permitted by an authority, organization, or law
The authorized consumption of alcoholic beverages is restricted to persons over 21 years of age.
O consumo autorizado de bebidas alcoólicas é restrito a pessoas maiores de 21 anos de idade.
2. In customs and trade, goods that have been officially cleared for use or sale within a territory
The authorized consumption of imported goods was documented in the customs declaration.
O consumo autorizado de bens importados foi documentado na declaração aduaneira.
3. In pharmaceutical or medical contexts, the approved use of medications or treatments according to regulations
The authorized consumption of prescription medications must follow the doctor's instructions.
O consumo autorizado de medicamentos prescritos deve seguir as instruções do médico.
The term 'authorized consumption' is primarily used in formal, legal, and commercial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is frequently encountered in customs regulations, pharmaceutical guidelines, and alcohol licensing laws. In Brazil, this term appears in official government documentation and is essential in understanding import/export regulations and food safety standards.
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