{"id":277972,"date":"2022-11-03T11:11:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T11:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/specification-management\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:05:01","slug":"specification-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/labeling-regulatory\/specification-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Specification Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-header-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">\n    <div class=\"acf-page-header\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/specification-management.jpg'); \">\n        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-page-header-container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/specification-management-white.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                        <h1>Specification Management<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.page-header-block-wrapper{\n    margin-bottom: 60px;\n}\n\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header {\n    background-size: cover;\n    background-position: center;\n    display: flex;\n    position: relative;\n    min-height: 250px; \n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container{\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 48px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: end;\n    align-items: center;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header .overlay {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container .image-wrapper{\n    position:relative;\n    height: 70px;\n    width: 70px;\n    background: var(--global-palette4);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container img{\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n    max-width:40px;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header h1 {\n    display:block;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    color:white;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 1025px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container{\n        width: 1290px;\n    }\n    \n}\n\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container {\n        align-self: end;\n    }\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n    .acf-page-header h1 {\n        font-size:28px;\n    }\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-specification-management-is-essential-for-compliance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specification Management is Essential for Compliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specification management refers to the process of <strong>creating<\/strong>, <strong>maintaining<\/strong>, and <strong>managing <\/strong>detailed <strong>specifications <\/strong>for various aspects of <strong>food products and processes<\/strong>. These specifications typically cover <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/ingredients-and-additives\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12698\">ingredients<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>raw materials<\/strong>, <strong>packaging materials<\/strong>, <strong>formulations<\/strong>, <strong>production methods<\/strong>, <strong>quality standards<\/strong>, and <strong>regulatory requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This process involves <strong>documenting<\/strong> the precise characteristics, properties, and requirements for each component used in food production. Involving documenting ensures consistency, safety, and quality throughout the supply chain. It also encompasses the <strong>control and revision<\/strong> of specifications as needed, such as the introduction of new ingredients or changes in manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective specification management is crucial for ensuring compliance with <strong>regulatory standards<\/strong>, meeting customer <strong>expectations<\/strong>, preventing <strong>quality <\/strong>issues, and maintaining product <strong>integrity <\/strong>and <strong>safety<\/strong>. It involves <strong>collaboration <\/strong>between different stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, quality assurance teams, and regulatory agencies, to ensure that specifications are accurately documented, communicated, and adhered to at every stage of the production process.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-277972_417522-01 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-277972_417522-01 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-277972_417522-01\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specification Management is Crucial for Relevant Labeling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specification management lies at the foundation of a label. <a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2011\/1169\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EU) No. 1169\/2011<\/a> specifies the requirements for market-approved labels. For producers, arranging product specifications internally is crucial. It enables easy data transfer to customer systems and label creation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-277972_6c4d3d-ee .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-277972_6c4d3d-ee .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-277972_6c4d3d-ee\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specification management also plays a role in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food-sustainability\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"72200\">sustainability<\/a><\/strong>. For example, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/food-packaging\/\">packaging<\/a> <\/strong>is a critical aspect of specification management. By recording packaging data, a company can better manage its packaging streams and demonstrate reductions in packaging materials. The same applies to <strong>recycling <\/strong>\u2013 this topic is closely related to packaging. Additionally, customers and retailers are increasingly demanding more in this regard, such as increasing the use of recyclable packaging or collecting data on product and packaging performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-277972_09f1cf-be .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-277972_09f1cf-be .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-277972_09f1cf-be\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specification management can be outsourced. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences can help you with the review of specification content, such <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">as<strong>&nbsp;li<\/strong><\/span><strong>mits of laws and regulatory requirements, <\/strong>or with the entry of product specifications into various systems and portals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We master the systems and requirements of the buyers and focus on creating specifications on behalf of the producer. In the context of an evolving legislation, having a team of specialists who stay up-to-date and available is invaluable. Specification management is an ongoing process, as certificates expire and formats evolve. 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