Regime refers to a set of rules, whether formal or informal, that determine a countrys politics. In politics, it is the form of government or the set of rules, cultural or social norms, etc. that regulate the operation of a government or institution and its interactions with others. The term "regime" has a negative connotation in modern usage, implying an authoritarian government or dictatorship. However, contemporary academic usage of the term is broader than popular and journalistic usage, meaning "an intermediate stratum between the government and the state". In international relations, the concept of regime is used to name international regulatory agencies.
Regarding dietary supplements, there is no global consensus on how the category should be regulated. Many regulatory frameworks are changing, and it is rare that one set of regulations will encompass all products commonly considered to be dietary supplement-like. International regulatory frameworks are still considered by many to be a new and novel sector, although many of them are now more than two decades old. This has meant that some decisions made in the past around policies and regulatory decisions may need to be revisited.
In food processing and handling operations, water conditioners are used to prevent the build-up of various mineral deposits. These chemicals are usually sequestering agents or chelating agents. Sequestering agents form soluble complexes with calcium and magnesium, while chelating agents include sodium gluconate and ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) .
Finally, a regime can also refer to a set of rules about food, exercise, or beauty that some people follow in order to stay healthy or attractive.
