Lot Number
manufacturing
FSANZ
Verified April 2026Definition
A unique identifier assigned to a specific batch or lot of food products, enabling traceability from production through to distribution and retail.
Regulatory Source
- Standard 1.2.2— Food identification — lot identification links the finished product to its production batch to support recalls
- Standard 3.2.2— Food safety practices — traceability records must enable identification of the lot or batch for recall purposes
Last verified against current standards: April 2026
Regulatory authority: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Related Terms
Batch Record
A documented record of a production batch including ingredient lots, quantities, production parameters, quality checks, and operator information.
Batch Tracking
The process of recording and managing production batches in food manufacturing, enabling forward and backward traceability from raw materials to finished products.
Food Traceability
The ability to track and trace food products forward through the supply chain to consumers and backward to their source ingredients and suppliers.