The purpose of this document is to provide the technical criteria for food ingredients to be considered as natural for use by the food and beverage industry at a global level.The document offers technical criteria to all food and beverage companies, applicable to allorganizations, regardless of size or complexity. This document is intended for use in business-tobusiness communications and relationships in the global food supply chain.Conformity to this document helps to assure a level-playing field and fair practices in business-tobusiness relationships.