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.
1.For votes in cases other than referred to in Article 6 and Article 8(3)(a), the panel shall only take decisions when at least four members are participating in the vote, one of whom must be either the Chair or the Vice-Chair. Decisions shall be taken by a simple majority.