Goods and services are regarded as essential if they are required directly or through economic processes to overcome serious shortages.
Essential goods are, in particular:
energy sources, together with all the means of production and processing required therefor;
foodstuffs, feedstuffs, therapeutic products, seed and plants;
other indispensable goods that meet day-to-day needs;
raw materials and auxiliary agents for agriculture, trade and industry.
Essential services are, in particular:
transport and logistics;
the provision of information and communications services;
transmission and distribution of energy sources and energy;
payment services;
storage of goods and energy.
Essential services include the operating facilities and resources required therefor.