Spec Sheet
Definition
A specification sheet provided by a supplier detailing the nutritional composition, allergen information, ingredients, and other technical data for a raw material or ingredient.
Regulatory Source
- Standard 3.2.2— Food safety practices — product specifications support process control and are used to verify incoming ingredients meet food safety and compositional requirements
Last verified against current standards: April 2026
Regulatory authority: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Related Terms
Allergen Declaration
A mandatory label statement identifying the presence of priority allergens in a food product, required under FSANZ Standard 1.2.3 of the Food Standards Code.
Ingredient List
A mandatory component of food labels listing all ingredients in descending order of weight, using prescribed names and identifying allergens and food additives.
Nutrition Information Panel
A mandatory table on packaged food labels in Australia displaying the average quantity of energy, protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugars, and sodium per serve and per 100g or 100mL.