consumer_datasheet
attribute to provide regulatory product data, such as mandatory energy consumption data sheets for appliances or nutritional or ingredient information for food products sold online. The consumer_datasheet
should let consumers know the correct data about the product as required by the applicable local and national regulations.When to use
energy_efficiency_class
, min_energy_efficiency_class
, max_energy_efficiency_class
and energy label image link attributes.Similarly, for food products sold online, sellers must supply mandatory nutritional information about the product they are selling, in accordance with the relevant applicable national regulations.
Required for products with regulatory consumer information, such as energy consumption data.
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure we understand the data you're submitting.
Type | String (Unicode characters. Recommended: ASCII only) |
Sub-attributes |
attribute_name |
attribute_value | |
Limits |
attribute_name: up to 140 characters recommended |
attribute_value: up to 1,000 characters | |
Repeated field | Yes, up to 1,000 |
Example entry | |
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Text feeds |
Format each attribute by submitting the attribute name and value separated with a colon ( : ). To submit multiple attributes, separate each instance with a comma ( , ). Don’t use quotation marks and don’t use commas in attribute names or values. For example:
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XML feeds |
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If you choose to use the Content API to add the consumer_datasheet
attribute, you will need to use the CustomAttributes
feature.
Content API (JSON) |
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For further format API information, please see Content API for Shopping.
Minimum requirements
These are the requirements you'll need to meet to show your product. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in the Diagnostics page in your Merchant Center account.
The consumer_datasheet
attribute is optional. You may use this attribute to provide any information required by local laws or regulations. For example, if your products target any of the EU member states or Switzerland, please consider the legal requirements on this matter defined in the national implementation acts of the EU directive 2010/30/EU and any other applicable local law.
- Use this attribute to provide regulatory product data, for example, energy labels.
- Don’t use this attribute for anything other than the required regulatory information.
- For example, this attribute should not be used for advertising or marketing purposes, general product descriptions, or non-regulatory information.
- Provide the exact data, in the right order, as required by the applicable regulations.
- Provide a name, identifying a regulatory data point, and a value. Both of these inputs are required and must be in plain text only, for example, no HTML or URLs, and compliant with all Google Ads and Shopping policies.
Best practices
These best practices can help you go beyond the basic requirements to optimize your product data for performance.
- Don't duplicate data within the attribute.
- Don't use search engine optimization (SEO) keywords.
- Check for errors in grammar, spelling, or capitalization.
- Follow the required regulations.
Examples
Electrical appliances - Dishwasher
Product : Dishwasher
title |
Eco Friendly Dishwasher |
consumer_datasheet |
Product Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 84.5 cm |
consumer_datasheet |
Capacity: 13kg |
consumer_datasheet |
Water consumption per cycle: 9.5l |
consumer_datasheet |
Standard capacity cycle: 13 place settings |
consumer_datasheet |
Energy efficiency class: A++ |
consumer_datasheet |
Weighted annual energy consumption: 262 kWh/annum (280 standard wash cycles) |
consumer_datasheet |
Annual consumption (standard cycle): 0.92 kWh |
consumer_datasheet |
Power consumption in standby/off mode: 0.10W/0.10W |
consumer_datasheet |
Weighted annual water consumption: 2600l |
consumer_datasheet |
Water consumption: 2600l/annum (280 standard wash cycles) |
consumer_datasheet |
Drying efficiency index (scale A-G): B |
consumer_datasheet |
Program length (standard cycle): 210 min |
consumer_datasheet |
Noise level washing: 46dB (A) re 1pW |
consumer_datasheet |
Noise level drying: 46dB (A) re 1pW |
consumer_datasheet |
Installation type: Floor-mounted appliance |
Food - Cake Mix for Chocolate Cake
Product : Cake Mix
title |
Cake Mix for Chocolate Cake |
consumer_datasheet |
Additives: contains phosphates |
consumer_datasheet |
Allergen information: contains milk, hazelnuts, eggs |
consumer_datasheet |
Safety warning: can contain traces of milk powder, hazelnuts |
consumer_datasheet |
Weight: 3.8kg |
consumer_datasheet |
Manufacturer contact: 12 Main Sr, 81509 |
consumer_datasheet |
Country of origin: Germany |
consumer_datasheet |
Location of factory: Bonn |
consumer_datasheet |
Brand: Dr O |
consumer_datasheet |
Specialty: hazelnuts |
consumer_datasheet |
Certification: green point, ARA |
consumer_datasheet |
Manufacturer/producer: Dr O |
consumer_datasheet |
Serving size:100 grams |
consumer_datasheet |
Energy (kcal): 414kcal |
consumer_datasheet |
Total fat: 24 |
consumer_datasheet |
Saturated fat: 9.2 grams |
consumer_datasheet |
Trans fat: 0.0 grams |
consumer_datasheet |
Total carbohydrate: 43 grams |
consumer_datasheet |
Sugars: 24 grams |
consumer_datasheet |
Fiber: 2 grams |
consumer_datasheet |
Protein: 6.4 grams |
consumer_datasheet |
Salt: 0.92 grams |
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