regulated commodity
[ˈrɛɡjuleɪtɪd kəˈmɑːdɪti]
nounpl: regulated commodities
commodity regulada
1. A raw material, agricultural product, or other good whose production, sale, distribution, or use is controlled by government regulations or regulatory agencies
Wheat is a regulated commodity subject to agricultural price controls and export restrictions.
O trigo é uma commodity regulada sujeita a controles de preços agrícolas e restrições de exportação.
2. In commodities trading, any standardized good traded on an exchange and subject to regulatory oversight by financial authorities
Oil futures are a heavily regulated commodity traded on major exchanges worldwide.
Os futuros de petróleo são uma commodity altamente regulada negociada nas principais bolsas mundiais.
3. A product subject to specific legal requirements regarding quality, safety, packaging, labeling, or other standards
Pharmaceuticals are regulated commodities that must meet strict FDA approval standards.
Os produtos farmacêuticos são commodities reguladas que devem atender aos rigorosos padrões de aprovação da FDA.
The term is primarily used in financial, agricultural, and legal contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In the USA, regulated commodities are central to commodities trading and futures markets. In Brazil, the term is frequently applied to agricultural products (grains, coffee, sugar) and energy (oil, ethanol) that are subject to CONAB (Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento) oversight and international trading regulations. Understanding regulated commodities is essential for traders, farmers, and businesses involved in commodities markets.
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