productfiches

Product fiches, or productfiches, are concise information sheets that describe a product’s essential attributes for commercial and logistical use. They serve as a portable source of truth for buyers, sellers, and internal teams, helping to compare options, populate catalogs, and support procurement and compliance processes.

A typical fiche lists identification data (name, brand, model, SKU, GTIN), physical attributes (dimensions, weight, color, materials), technical specifications (power or performance figures, capacity, voltage, connectivity), compatibility and usage information, safety and regulatory statements (certifications, warnings), packaging and origin (manufacturer, country of origin), availability and lead times, pricing, and contact or supplier metadata (vendor codes, contact details).

Formats vary: printed sheets, PDFs, or digital records within product information management systems; the contents may be standardized to fit industry classifications such as GS1, eCl@ss, or UNSPSC, which helps harmonize attributes across suppliers and channels. A product fiche is distinct from a technical data sheet or user manual, though it may reference or link to them.

In practice, fiches support sales and procurement workflows, enable accurate catalog publishing, and facilitate compliance and reporting. They are maintained through product lifecycle management, with version control and regular updates to reflect design changes, pricing, or regulatory status.