While utilising this guideline (or other GS1 standards), users may encounter a situation where they are unable to find a specific attribute in the GDM or code value in a specific code list that meets the need of their product. To resolve this challenge, the first step is to look further into the GDD and GDSN standards, which contain all GS1 standard attributes and GS1-maintained code lists.
The GS1 GDM Attribute Implementation Guideline is intended to be used in conjunction with the GS1 Global Data Model and the GS1 Attribute Definitions for Business (ADB) standards. This document assumes a general familiarity with the Global Data Model and its concepts.
The purpose of the GS1 Global Data Model (GDM) is to simplify and harmonise the exchange of master data. The GDM will identify and define—in a globally consistent way—the set of foundational attributes needed to manage a product through its life cycle, such as: listing, ordering, moving, storing, selling and discontinuing a product both digitally and physically. The intention of the GDM is to enable an improved Consumer experience and to reduce complexity by harmonising foundational data across the industry.
■ GS1 GDM standard documentation, including links to the latest version of the GDM Standard Excel document, GDM training and GDM implementation tools, is found on the Global Data Model web page [https://www.gs1.org/standards/gs1-global-data-model].
Additional terms can be found in the GS1 Glossary [https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/glossary/en-gb].
This section includes the attribute that describes the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) value of beauty and personal care products.
This section includes attributes specifically related to alcoholic beverages.
This group of attributes is used to communicate product information relating to ingredients, nutrients (analytical constituents), additives and feeding instructions for pet food and other animal feed. The values needed for many of these attributes may be dictated by local or regional regulations. It is recommended to refer to local/regional market regulations when developing this information and to your local MO for best practices.
This section contains the attributes that designate genus and species for fresh fruits and vegetables (and potentially other products), as well as an attribute pertaining to fruit juice.
