means a product referred to the panel by a Member State or the Commission for an opinion as to whether or not it has a characterising flavour within the meaning of Article 7(1) of Directive 2014/40/EU.
3.An individual shall cease to be a member of the panel if:
(a)he or she dies or becomes incapacitated to such an extent that he or she is incapable of performing his or her functions under this Decision;
(b)he or she resigns;
(c)the Director-General suspends his or her membership pursuant to paragraph 5, in which case he or she shall cease to be a member for the duration of the suspension; or
(d)the Director-General terminates his or her membership pursuant to paragraph 5.