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unregulated batch

[ˌʌn-ˈre-ɡyə-ˌlā-təd bætʃ]
nounpl: unregulated batches
lote não regulamentado
1. A group or quantity of items produced or processed without adherence to official rules, standards, or governmental oversight
The pharmaceutical company was fined for distributing an unregulated batch of supplements.
A empresa farmacêutica foi multada por distribuir um lote não regulamentado de suplementos.
2. In manufacturing or production, a set of goods that has not been inspected or certified by authorized regulatory bodies
The food safety inspector discovered an unregulated batch of dairy products in the warehouse.
O inspetor de segurança alimentar descobriu um lote não regulamentado de produtos lácteos no armazém.
Synonyms
uncontrolled batchuncertified batchnon-compliant batchillegal batch
Antonyms
regulated batchcertified batchapproved batchcompliant batch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lote não regulamentado
Standard term used in regulatory and manufacturing contexts
São Paulo
lote não autorizado
Alternative term emphasizing lack of authorization
Portugal
lote não regulado
Common variation in European Portuguese regulatory language

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the radar batch
off-the-books production
black market batch
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