potravin

Potravina is the Czech term for any edible product intended for human consumption. In Czech, the plural form is potraviny and refers to foods or groceries collected for daily consumption. The form potravin is primarily used as a grammatical stem or in compounds and phrases such as potravinářství (the food industry) or označení potravin (food labeling).

Potraviny range from basic raw ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat to processed items like beverages, dairy products, bakery goods, canned foods, and ready-to-eat meals. They can be classified by origin (plant-based, animal-based), by processing level (unprocessed, minimally processed, highly processed), or by shelf life (perishable, semi-perishable, non-perishable).

Production and regulation: The supply chain includes farming, fishing, processing, packaging, distribution, and retail. Food safety and consumer information are governed by national legislation aligned with EU rules, including hygiene, labeling, allergen disclosure, ingredient lists, shelf-life dates, and nutrition declarations. Oversight is exercised by national authorities and EU bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority.