Here are the details on different meanings of "met" in different contexts:
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Product Quality: In the context of product quality, "met" can refer to whether a product meets certain standards or expectations. For example, Consumer Reports rankings can be used to measure the quality of a product, and a product may be said to have "met" a certain quality standard if it ranks highly.
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Ingredients or Materials: In the context of product labeling, "met" can refer to whether a product contains certain ingredients or materials. For example, Declare labels disclose all intentionally-added ingredients and residuals at or above 100ppm (0.01%) present in the final product by weight, so a product can be said to have "met" the disclosure requirements if all such ingredients are listed. Similarly, food labels must list all ingredients used in a product, but if an ingredient makes up less than 5% of the food, it does not have to be listed. In this case, the product can be said to have "met" the labeling requirements if it lists all ingredients that make up more than 5% of the product.
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Positive or Negative: In the context of quality control procedures, "met" can refer to whether a certain standard has been met or not. For example, in vitro diagnostic devices must meet certain quality control procedures and materials, including positive and negative controls. A device can be said to have "met" the requirements if it passes the necessary quality control procedures.
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Product Details: In the context of food product dating, "met" can refer to whether a product has passed its expiration date or not. Open dating is a calendar date applied to a food product by the manufacturer or retailer, and a product can be said to have "met" its expiration date if the date has not yet passed.
In summary, the meaning of "met" can vary depending on the context, but it generally refers to whether a product or ingredient has met certain standards or requirements.
