THE BUYER VIEW
Write the requirement down.
A useful specification should identify what the product is for, where it will be sold, the required grade or markers, the expected volume, physical format, documentation and delivery timing.
COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATION
Mānuka Honey Specification Guide.
Build a clear commercial specification for New Zealand mānuka honey before requesting supply.
KEY SPECIFICATION FIELDS
For many projects, the starting fields are application, destination market, MGO or other required grade, monofloral or multifloral requirement, volume, pack or bulk format, testing and documentation. Not every project needs every field at the same level of detail.
FROM SPECIFICATION TO SOURCING
Once the requirement is defined, send it as a structured brief. This allows the commercial discussion to focus on suitability, availability, documentation and next steps.
A clear specification also creates a useful reference point for samples, batch documentation and future purchasing discussions.
Send the requirement as a structured brief so the commercial discussion can focus on suitability, availability, documentation and next steps.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is MGO the whole specification?
No. MGO is one chemical measurement and should not be treated as the complete product or export definition.
What if I do not know the required grade?
Start with the application, customer requirement and destination market. The grade can then be discussed as part of the commercial specification.
What documentation should I request?
The exact documentation depends on the product, shipment and destination market. Discuss the required testing, analysis and export documentation as part of the sourcing brief.
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