1 Introduction
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.
The purpose of the GS1 GDM Attribute Implementation Guideline (AIG) is to provide clarity and practical business advice regarding the use of the GDM attributes and, in some cases, instruction on managing the interaction of multiple attributes.
1.1 How to Use This Guideline
1.2 Comments and Questions on the Standards
1.3 Guiding Principles
1.1.1 Relationship to GDM and Other Standards, Solutions and Guidelines
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. If additional background information is needed, links to GDM training materials can be found in Section 17.
The unique identifier providing a common link between these documents is the GS1 Business Message Standard Identifier (BMS ID), which is also used to identify attributes throughout many of the GS1 standards, guidelines, solutions and tools, including the GS1 Global Data Dictionary (GDD), GS1 GDM Interim Navigator, GS1 GDM Attribute Analysis Tool, Verified by GS1, GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) and the GS1 Trade Item Implementation Guideline (TIIG). The GS1 BMS ID is the key/gateway to all elements, technical & business, for all attributes. Links to these and other applicable GS1 documents and solutions can be found in in Section 17.
The Global Data Model standard provides the BMS IDs of all attributes included in the Global and Regional layers of the model, describes the layer that is applicable to each product category and sub-category for each attribute, and further defines restrictions on Mandatory and Conditionally Mandatory attributes. The GDM standard also contains selected reference material from the ADB, GDD and GDSN standards.
1.1.2 Document Structure
Each section of this document contains guidance for a category of attributes that are related by product type, business process or data value similarities. In some cases there are groups of attributes that are commonly exchanged together or are dependent upon one another.
Many of the attribute sections contain visual examples illustrating best practices for populating the values of individual or groups of attributes. Product image examples have been drawn from many regions around the globe. These examples are not exhaustive, rather they aim to provide high level guidance about the types of information contained in the attributes and how the content may differ under various conditions.
Some attribute sections also provide a sampling of code values, names and definitions that are commonly used when populating an attribute associated with a specific code list. In these cases, reference links to the full code list documentation are also provided.
Finally, each attribute section contains a set of business process notes associated with each attribute in the group. These notes are designed to relate useful day-to-day recommendations when considering how to populate the data for these attributes. For example, some attribute values could vary depending on the relationship between buyers and sellers (e.g., a single seller may have different product effective dates for different buyers). These types of business process tips and recommendations are described in the business process notes. For some attributes no business process notes were developed (designated with the notation “no additional notes”); these are cases where the existing definitions are deemed to be sufficient to fully describe the use of the attributes.
Also included are the BMS ID, ADB Attribute Name and ADB Attribute Definition for each of the attributes. There will certainly be cases when a user of this document determines that, even beyond the examples and business process notes provided, further information is needed to fully clarify how an attribute is used relative to a market-specific condition. Readers are encouraged to access the referenced standards as needed. Most importantly, when developing information to be exchanged, it is recommended to refer to local/regional market regulations and to your local GS1 Member Organisation (MO) for best practices.
1.1.3 Technical Aspects of Attributes
The GDM is a technology agnostic standard, i.e., it provides a list of data attributes without assumptions as to the technology that is used to implement the exchange of data, be it the GS1 GDSN (Global Data Synchronous Network), solution provider API, Excel spreadsheet, or some other method. The guidance provided in this document attempts to conform to this technology agnostic ideal as much as possible. Where technical details are required to clarify attribute usage or address common business processes, specific technology details or references to technology-specific documents may be provided. These references are included only to provide additional clarity on the business usage of the attributes themselves and not to promote the usage of any specific technology for implementation.
There are scenarios where “technical” attributes will need to be exchanged, such as units of measures (cm or mL), currency (for pricing) or language. The manner in which these types of values are exchanged depends on the implementation technology and market requirements. For example, there may be language dialect differences per target market (e.g., there is French for France and French for Belgium) that are traded if they appear on the package. Some attributes may be repeated for multiple languages (e.g., Preparation Instructions may be repeated for multiple languages for the same Preparation Type Code). The relationship between the GDM attributes and these technical attributes can be found in the GDM standard spreadsheet.
Other technical aspects of an attribute may include its data type, size and repeatability, i.e., all of the meta data associated with an attribute. Once again, these may be dependent on implementation. Users are encouraged to work with their solution provider or local GS1 MO to help determine how these technical aspects impact your implementation.
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. Some local code lists are also posted on the GDSN Local Code List web page (accessible through the GS1 GDSN standards web page at https://www.gs1.org/standards/gdsn). However, your local GS1 MO is the best resource when researching market-specific codes. Finally, your local GS1 MO may, through the GDM governance process, propose work requests to add/modify attributes and codes when the need arises.
Comments on, and questions about, this document may be addressed to the Global Data Model team at globaldatamodel@gs1.org.
The GS1 GDM Attribute Implementation Guideline was developed around a common set of guiding principles.
■ Utilise the GS1 Style Guide when referring to styling principles.
■ Always use non-branded images.
■ Minimise the detail required to create clarity for users. Create the visual equivalent of a GS1 Attribute Definition for Business where appropriate.
■ Business Process Notes serve as practical guidance on use of an attribute or attribute set. They serve as “tips” in addition to existing attribute names and/or definitions. They shall not repeat or restructure existing names or definitions.
■ Link to the location of existing standards where more detail could be useful.
■ When referring to another attribute in the Business Process Notes, refer to the full ADB business name (or, if no ADB name is available, the GS1 Global Data Dictionary (GDD) name) in italics.
■ Indications of Yes/No responses (such as those for Boolean logic) will be expressed as True/False.
■ The word “shall” is to be used rather than “must”.
■ When referring to codes within an illustrated example or diagram, use the more business-friendly Code List Name rather than the Code List Value. When providing a table of codes to illustrate commonly used codes for a code list, both the Code List Name and Value should be given.
■ In general, use the term “buyer” when referring to an entity that purchases products (a demand side partner), for example a recipient or retailer, except where a more specific term is required by context.
■ In general, use the term “seller” when referring to an entity that supplies products (a supply side partner), for example a manufacturer or distributor, except where a more specific term is required by context.
2 Trade Item Hierarchy
A trade item hierarchy consists of multiple GTINs linked together to represent a product's packaging hierarchy levels. Each level of the hierarchy is assigned a unique GTIN, and represents that specific unit, pack, case, or pallet.
The objective in this section is to understand how to set up trade items with different hierarchies – a simple hierarchy, a complex hierarchy, a hierarchy containing a variety pack and a hierarchy containing a display unit.
Important: GTINs depicted in the examples in this section are represented generically (e.g. GTIN A, GTIN B, etc.). The specifics of GTIN management and options are out of scope for the Attribute Implementation Guideline.
For more information on the GS1 GTIN Management Standard, please refer to www.gs1.org/gtinrules.
2.1 Simple Hierarchy
2.2 Non-GTIN Pallet Hierarchy
2.3 Complex Hierarchy
2.4 Variety Pack Hierarchy
2.5 Loose or Prepacked Product Hierarchy
2.6 Hierarchy Attributes – Business Process Notes
A variety Pack is a predefined pack of two or more trade items that are combined and sold together as a single trade item.
These attributes must be evaluated in conjunction with each other to understand a specific GTIN.
3 Contact Information
This section deals with a group of attributes that provide detailed information used to communicate with a contact associated with a product. A contact may represent a range of entities, for example a manufacturer, brand owner, importer, customer or consumer support. Contact information may include a telephone number, email address or web site address and is commonly found on the consumer unit package. In addition, some sellers send information that could appear on business documents, such as invoices and packing slips.
The objective in this section is to understand how contact information is populated among this set of attributes.
3.1 Contact Information on a Product Label Example
3.2 Contact Information on an Invoice Example
3.3 Contact Information Options
3.4 Contact Information Attributes – Business Process Notes
Notes:
1. This is one example of contact information on a label. The types of contacts may vary depending on market, product or other local requirements.
2. Contact Method Code and Contact Details may be repeated for the same group of Contact Type Code, Contact and Contact Address.
3. Contact Address, if available, is used in conjunction with Contact and Contact Type Code.
4. Contact Details, if available, is used in conjunction with Contact Method Code.
*Note: additional punctuation may be required between the street address and town for clarity.
3.3.1 Contact Type Codes
This table includes the three most commonly used Contact Type Code values. Please refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary for additional Contact Type Codes.
3.3.2 Contact Method Codes
Multiple instances of Contact Address (123), Contact (126) and Contact Type Code (127) may exist. The Contact Type Code describes the overall business usage and the content of the associated attributes can vary with each instance. In addition, multiple sets of Contact Method Code (134) and Contact Details (135) may be associated with each repeated group.
*Note: Business Process Notes address the primary use case for on-label contact information, however, there could be other use cases such as specific needs around accounting, licensing and regulation.
4 Identifiers
Identifier attributes enable accurate identification. They provide uniqueness and promote clarity in identity and differentiation for:
■ business entities
■ business locations
■ products
4.1 Identifiers Attributes – Business Process Notes
4.2 Notes on GTIN and GLN use in Master Data Exchange
The management of identifiers such as GLNs and GTINs includes rules on allocation, re-use and retirement.
■ For more information on GTIN management please refer to the GS1 GTIN Management Standard: [https://www.gs1.org/1/gtinrules//en/].
■ For more information on GLN management please refer to the GS1 GLN Allocation Rules Guidelines: [https://www.gs1.org/docs/barcodes/GS1_GLN_Allocation_Guidelines.pdf].
GLNs serve different purposes depending on the way an organisation conducts its business. For example, a multi-national manufacturer could have multiple GLNs representing different business applications (e.g. brand, manufacturer, distributor, importer).
■ It is necessary to examine the definition of each GLN attribute to determine the appropriate GLN for use in the master data exchange for an item.
■ More information on the purposes for which GLNs are used may be found in the GS1 General Specifications [https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes-epcrfid-id-keys/gs1-general-specifications].
Important! For more information about obtaining GS1 identification numbers (GTINs and GLNs) please refer to the following GS1 web page for Member Organsisation contact information: [https://www.gs1.org/contact].
5 Descriptions
The Descriptions group of attributes provides sellers and consumers with information that is useful in identifying and differentiating products. This information may be used in store communications, promotions or e-commerce. The responsibility for populating this information is largely with the manufacturer. The retailer may utilise (and sometimes modify) this information in consumer communications to better align with their marketing strategy. Because there are so many variations in the ways these attributes may be populated, it is recommended that the GS1 Trade Item Implementation Guide be referenced when determining your approach to creating this information.
5.1 Examples of How to Populate Description Attributes
5.2 Descriptions Attributes – Business Process Notes
The following examples provide specific instances of how the description group of attributes may be populated. Please see the GS1 Trade Item Implementation Guide [https://www.gs1.org/standards/gdsn/trade_implementation_guide], Section 29, for additional examples.
5.1.1 Food Example
5.1.2 Cleanser Example
6 Contents, Weights and Dimensions
The contents, weights and dimensions attributes provide a means of expressing the physical characteristics of products at all packaging levels, from individual products to pallets and logistic units. They support informed management of the physical products as they move through the supply chain and may be used to provide additional product information to consumers. More information can be found in the GS1 Package Measurement Rules Standard
6.1 Measurement Examples
6.2 Net Content and Net Content Statement Examples
6.3 Regular/Irregular Pallet Configuration/Layout Examples
6.4 Contents, Weights and Dimensions Attributes – Business Process Notes
6.1.1 Measurement Example for GTIN Pallets
Note: Refer to the Trade Item Hierarchy section of this document for additional attributes related to the packaging hierarchy level of a product.
*Note: These attributes will always be accompanied by a measurement unit code (e.g. “Kilogram”, “Centimetre”).
Attributes may be repeated per target market to provide metric or imperial measures.
6.1.2 Measurement Example for Non-GTIN Pallets
Note: Refer to the Trade Item Hierarchy section of this document for additional attributes related to the packaging hierarchy level of a product.
When the pallet does not have a GTIN, the non-GTIN measurement attributes are provided at the highest packaging level below the pallet, in this example the case.
*Note: These attributes will always be accompanied by a measurement unit code (e.g. “Kilogram”, “Centimetre”).
Attributes may be repeated per target market to provide metric or imperial measures.
6.1.3 Measurement Example for Display Ready Packaging
The Additional Dimension attributes are used to describe the measurements of the “opened” display packaging.
6.2.1 Ice Cream Bars
6.2.2 Yogurt
6.2.3 Toilet Paper
6.2.4 Shampoo Two-Pack
6.2.5 Shampoo and Conditioner Mixed Package
7 Marketing & Consumer Facing
The marketing and consumer facing attributes provide information about a product that are intended to inform or influence the consumer in their purchasing decision. They may shape the consumer’s expectation about how the product will perform, how or when to best experience it or for whom the product is best suited.
7.1 Battery Size Type Code Examples
7.2 Battery Material Type Code Examples
7.3 Preparation Type Code / Preparation Instructions Example (Frozen Pizza)
7.4 Preparation Type Code / Preparation Instructions Example (Vegetable Fried Rice)
7.5 Serving Suggestion Example
7.6 Target Consumer Age Example
7.7 Marketing and Consumer Facing Attributes – Business Process Notes
*Please refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary for the full list of Battery Size Type Codes. Note that the GS1 GDD attribute name is BatteryTypeCode.
*Please refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary for the full list of Battery Material Type Codes. Note that the GS1 GDD attribute name is BatteryTechnologyTypeCode.
8 Packaging
This section provides guidance on the set of attributes used to convey information about the make-up of product packaging, such as the packaging form, material and features. This information is specified for all levels of the product packaging hierarchy, e.g. each, inner pack, case and pallet. The goal is to provide an understanding of how these attributes may be populated at various levels, and how the attributes are related and used together.
8.1 Packaging Examples – Each Level
8.2 Packaging Example – Inner Pack Level
8.3 Packaging Example – Case Level
8.4 Packaging Example – Pallet Level
8.5 Packaging Attributes – Business Process Notes
8.1.1 Net Bag
“Net” is populated at the each level.
8.1.2 Cereal Box
“Box” and “Bag” are populated at the each level.
“Multipack” is populated at the inner pack level.
* ”Bottle” and “Twist Cap” are populated at the each level.
“Box” is populated at the case level.
“Pallet” is populated at the pallet level.
Note: Pallet Type Code (BMS ID 2181) is populated at this level, e.g. “Pallet 1200 X 1000 mm”.
9 Finance (Tax and Pricing)
This section provides an overview of the primary tax and pricing attributes used within the Global Data Model.
Requirements for providing tax information are generally driven by target market regulations. Local regulation may require additional tax information beyond the two attributes covered in this guideline, which would be provided via additional local attributes.
The price-related attributes convey pricing information used by the buyer for both communication to consumers and for guiding business process decisions.
9.1 Pricing Attributes Example
9.2 Code Examples
9.3 Finance – Business Process Notes
* The Price attribute shall always be accompanied by a currency code.
9.2.1 Tax Type Codes
This is a local code list. Some of the local market code lists are posted to the GS1 web site [https://www.gs1.org/standards/gdsn/3-x]. For others, please contact your local Member Organisation.
9.2.2 Tax Category Codes
This section provides a subset of codes found in the Tax Category Code list. Please refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary for the full code list. (Search for this code list using the GDSN technical name TaxCategoryCode and select status “CURRRENT”.)
9.2.3 Price Type Codes
This section provides a subset of codes found in the Price Type Code list. Please refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary for the full code list. (Search for this code list using the GDSN technical name TradeItemPriceTypeCode and select status “CURRENT”.)
10 Nutritional Facts
The Nutritional Facts group of attributes is used to communicate product information relating to ingredients, allergens, additives, nutrients and serving sizes. 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.
10.1 Allergen Attributes Example – Mixed Nuts (North American Label)
10.2 Allergen Attributes Example – Crackers (European Label)
10.3 Allergen Attributes Example – Rice (No Allergens Present)
10.4 Ingredient Statement Example – Mixed Nuts (North American Label)
10.5 Ingredient Statement Example – Crackers (European Label)
10.6 Non-Food Ingredient Statement Example – Laundry Detergent
10.7 Non-Food Ingredient Statement Example – Active and Inactive Ingredients
10.8 Nutritional Facts Attributes – Business Process Notes
10.8.1 Allergen Attributes
Refer to local/regional market regulations when developing allergen information (BMS IDs 370, 373, 375, 376).
10.8.2 Nutrient Quantity Attributes
When populating nutrient quantity attributes, please review attributes 1732, 1733, 1734 and (if on label) 1731 and 1736 as a group to ensure that all required attributes are included, as per regulation. This group of attributes may need to be repeated (based on local and regional regulations) when certain high-level attributes change. For example, when Nutrient Basis or Serving Size change, the group of related attributes must be repeated for each variant.
10.8.3 Nutrient Basis and Serving Size Attributes
These attributes may be used differently and in different combinations from region to region. Refer to your local MO for local or regional best practices.
10.8.4 Ingredients, Additives and Other Nutritional Attributes
11 Digital Assets
This section contains a group of attributes used by sellers to identify digital assets (e.g., image files, documents and other web resources) and to identify the start and end dates during which these assets may be shared with consumers.
11.1 Digital Asset Type Code Examples
11.2 Digital Assets Attributes – Business Process Notes
This table includes a sampling of code list values associated with the Digital Asset Type Code attribute. Refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary to see the full code list. Note that the GS1 GDD attribute name is ReferencedFileTypeCode.
12 Compliance, Regulatory and Import Classification
This group of attributes includes information usually governed by local or regional market regulation, including country of origin, customs requirements, hazardous materials and other data required for regulatory compliance.
12.1 Examples of Additional Legal Product Information on Label
12.2 Compliance, Regulatory and Import Classification – Business Process Notes
12.3 Import Classification (Country of Origin) – Business Process Notes
12.2.1 Compliance and Regulation Attributes
Note: The group of attributes that includes BMS IDs 3070, 3074 and 3087 may be repeated for each regulation or if a regulation is associated with multiple agencies. Please refer to the “Regulatory Compliance Attributes” section of the GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide [https://www.gs1.org/standards/gdsn/trade_implementation_guide] for more detailed guidance on these attributes.
12.2.2 Hazardous Materials Attributes
Note: The hazardous materials attributes are consumer facing, i.e. the information is expected to be present on the product label.
12.2.2.1 Hazardous Symbol Description Code
The chart below provides the complete set of code list values and accompanying pictograms associated with the Hazardous Symbol Description Code.
| Code Value | Code Name | Description | Symbol |
| CORROSION | Corrosion | Depicts corrosives to skin, eyes and/or metals. |
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| ENVIRONMENT | Environment | Tree and dead fish. Depicts hazards to the aquatic environment. |
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| EXCLAMATION_MARK | Exclamation Mark | Depicts other health hazards. |
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| EXPLODING_BOMB | Exploding Bomb | Depicts explosives and some self-reactives and/or organic peroxides. |
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| FLAME | Flame | Depicts flammable substances. |
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| FLAME_OVER_CIRCLE | Flame Over Circle | Depicts oxidizing gases, liquids or solids. |
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| GAS_CYLINDER | Gas Cylinder | Depicts gases under pressure. |
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| HEALTH_HAZARD | Health Hazard | Depicts severe health hazards. |
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| SKULL_AND_ CROSS_BONES | Skull and Cross Bones | Depicts acute toxicity. |
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| NO_PICTOGRAM | No Pictogram
| No Pictogram symbol is available.
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13 Claims and Certifications
This group of attributes consists of codes and statements that describe claims about a product (for example regional origin, growing/manufacturing method, ingredient purity, dietary certification, etc.) and the governing bodies that certify such claims. These values are usually governed by local or regional market regulation.
13.1 Example of Third Party Accreditation Symbol on Product Package Code – North America
13.2 Example of Third Party Accreditation Symbol on Product Package Code – Europe
13.3 Claims and Certifications– Business Process Notes
13.4 Claims and Certifications – Code List Examples
13.4.1 Genetically Modified Declaration Code
The table below includes the code list values associated with the Genetically Modified Declaration Code attribute. Refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary to see the current full code list. Note that the GS1 GDD attribute name is LevelOfContainmentCode.
13.4.2 Element Claim Code
This table includes a sampling of code list values associated with the Element Claim Code attribute. Refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary to see the current full code list. Note that the GS1 GDD attribute name is NutritionalClaimNutrientElementCode.
13.4.3 Claim Type Code
This table includes a sampling of code list values associated with the Claim Type Code attribute. Refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary to see the current full code list. Note that the GS1 GDD attribute name is NutritionalClaimTypeCode.
13.4.4 Third Party Accreditation Symbol on Product Package Code
This table includes a sampling of code list values associated with the Third Party Accreditation Symbol on Product Package Code attribute. Refer to the GS1 Global Data Dictionary to see the current full code list. Note that the GS1 GDD attribute name is PackagingMarkedLabelAccreditationCode.
IMPORTANT: The GDD contains only the code values, names and descriptions. The symbol images can be found in the Packaging Label Guide downloaded from the current GS1 GDSN Standard web page. Select the link for the current version of the GDSN standard, then scroll down to select the Packaging Label Guide. If you would like to submit a code/symbol for consideration for addition to the global standard, you may submit a work request to the Global Master Data – Standards Maintenance Group. For more information, you may contact GSMP@gs1.org.
| Code Value | Code Name | Description | Symbol |
| 100_PERCENT_ CANADIAN_MILK | 100 Percent Canadian Milk | The use of a "100% Canadian Milk" or "100% Canadian Dairy" claim, with or without logos, vignettes etc., when used on dairy products, indicates all of the dairy ingredients in the product are derived from Canadian sources. |
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| AGRI_NATURA | Agri Natura | Certification for meat out of integrated production based on principles of IP-Suisse. Label owned by Ernst Sutter AG. |
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| AMA_SEAL_ OF_APPROVAL | Austria Ministry of Agriculture Organic Organic Approval | The AMA quality label ensures independent controls and stands for conventionally produced foods that meet exceptional quality criteria and whose origin is traceable. |
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| BRA_MILJOVAL_ LABEL_SWEDISH | Bra Miljöval Bra Miljöval | Bra Miljöval Bra Miljöval is the ecolabel of SSNC. It is referred to as "Good Environmental Choice" in English. SSNC started ecolabelling. |
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| CERTIFIED_ORGANIC_ BAYSTATE_ORGANIC_ CERTIFIERS | Certified Organic Baystate Organic Certifiers | Baystate Organic Certifiers is a USDA National Organic Program accredited certifying agent certifying farm and processing operations throughout the continental United States. |
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| EUROPEAN_V_ LABEL_VEGAN | V Label Vegan | The V-label is an internationally approved and protected brand to identify vegetarian and vegan products. Owner of the trademark "V-Label" is the European Vegetarian Union (EVU), which coordinates the work of the various national Veggie organisations. |
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| FAIRTRADE_VANILLA | Fairtrade Sourced Ingredient Vanilla | These white Marks indicate that the ingredient named on the tab has been sourced as Fairtrade, such as Fairtrade Vanilla used in tea. (This is different from the black FAIRTRADE Mark, which signifies that all the ingredients that are available as Fairtrade are Fairtrade certified). |
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| FLEURS_DE_FRANCE | Fleurs de France | The French agricultural organizations have created a common visual identity in order to highlight the French origin of agricultural products in this case flowers: the signatures "Agricultural Products of France". |
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| GAP_1 | Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.) 1 | Animal Welfare Certified - Base Certification: Base certification is our minimum G.A.P. animal welfare certification level. This means that all of the farms and/or ranches raising the animal have met over 100+ animal welfare standards including more space to move around, and no cages or crates that would confine them. When you see our G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified label, it means that the animals were raised without antibiotics and no added hormones, and were also fed a vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. |
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| HALAL_PLUS | Halal Plus | The standard HALAL PLUS is high-quality Halal, certified by the Foundation Halal Correct and biologically certified by SKAL. |
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| NEW_ZEALAND_ SUSTAINABLE_ WINEGROWING | New Zealand Sustainable Winegrowing | Certification: Accredited NZ Sustainable Wine. National. Relies on *self reporting and on peer pressure as wineries are given feedback on their results compared to industry averages. Strong on energy use (key benchmarking indicator), modern wineries. |
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| SALMON_SAFE_ CERTIFICATION | Salmon Safe Certification | Salmon-Safe offers a series of peer-reviewed certification and accreditation programs linking site development land management practices with the protection of agricultural and urban watersheds. |
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| SWISSMILK_GREEN | Swissmilk Green | A standard for the natural and sustainable production of Swiss milk. With "swissmilk green", one thing is certain: this milk and dairy products have been produced to the highest standards. |
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14 Product Life Cycle
This group of attributes may also be described as the “Date/Time” attributes. They describe dates/times associated with product life cycle events from initial development of a product through ordering and shipping, retail sales and eventual discontinuation and end of availability. These attributes allow trading partners (sellers and buyers) to communicate and coordinate the timing of commerce.
14.1 Product Life Cycle Attributes – Timeline Example
14.2 Product Life Cycle – Business Process Notes
This diagram provides a high-level example showing how the exchange of product date/time attributes correlate to product life cycle events leading to (and after) product availability for consumer purchase. Actual life cycle processes and time spans will vary by product, country and customer requirements.
15 Category Specific Attributes
This grouping includes a variety of attributes that are specific to product categories or sub-categories within the GDM.
15.1 Food
15.2 Fish
15.3 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
15.4 Pet Food
15.5 Alcoholic Beverages
15.6 Beauty and Personal Care
This section includes attributes that relate to the processing and growing methods of a wide range of food products.
15.1.1 Dairy Attributes Examples
15.1.2 Growing Method Code Examples
15.1.3 Food Attributes – Business Process Notes
This group of attributes is required by EU regulations to describe how and where fish and seafood are caught and stored.
15.2.1 Fish Attributes Example
15.2.2 Fish Attributes – Business Process Notes
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.
15.3.1 Genus and Species Attributes Example – Apples and Peppers
15.3.2 Genus and Species Attributes Example – Flower Seeds
15.3.3 Percent of Fruit Juice Example
15.3.4 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Attributes – Business Process Notes
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.
15.4.1 Pet Food Nutrient Chart Example
Code values for the Animal Nutrient Code attribute are found in the GDD code list NutrientTypeCode. These code values are primarily derived from the UN INFOODS tag names, which are frequently encoded in a way that makes direct mapping difficult. (In the example below, “Moisture” in the product analysis panel maps to the code value “WATER” and “Linoleic Acid” maps to “F18D2CN6”.) It is recommended to search both the GDD code names and definitions to help identify matching values.
15.4.2 Pet Food Feeding Chart Example – Using Minimum/Maximum Weight of Animal Being Fed + Minimum/Maximum Feeding Amount
Each set of attributes is repeated for every unique combination of target age and weight range. In this example, the Feeding Instructions attribute is used to explain the increased feeding for kittens over 10 lbs.
*Note: The attributes Minimum/Maximum Weight of Animal Being Fed and Minimum/Maximum Feeding Amount shall always be accompanied by their measurement unit codes.
15.4.3 Pet Food Feeding Chart Example – Using Maximum Weight of Animal Being Fed + Feeding Amount
Each set of attributes is repeated for every unique combination of target age and weight range. In this example, there is a recommendation for each of the 6 weight groups for ages 2, 4 and 6 months, but there are recommendations for only 5 weight groups at 9 months, 3 weight groups at 12 and 15 months, and 1 weight group at 18 months. Because only a top weight is given, only the Maximum Weight of Animal Being Fed is populated.
In this example, the Feeding Instructions attribute is used to explain the recommendation for adult dogs outside of the age and weight ranges specified in the chart.
*Note: The attributes Maximum Weight of Animal Being Fed and Feeding Amount shall always be accompanied by their measurement unit codes.
15.4.4 Pet Food Attributes – Business Process Notes
This section includes attributes specifically related to alcoholic beverages.
15.5.1 Alcoholic Beverages Attributes Example
15.5.2 Alcoholic Beverages Attributes – Business Process Notes
This section includes the attribute that describes the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) value of beauty and personal care products.
15.6.1 Sun Protection Factor (SFP) Attribute Example
15.6.2 Beauty and Personal Care Attributes – Business Process Notes
16 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Additional terms can be found in the GS1 Glossary [https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/glossary/en-gb].
17 References and Links
■ 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].
□ Links to the current version of the GDM Standard Excel document and GDM training are found on the home page.
□ Links to GDM implementation tools (including this Guide) are found on the GDM Getting Prepared sub-page [https://www.gs1.org/standards/gs1-global-data-model/getting-prepared].
■ GS1 Global Data Dictionary (GDD) – http://apps.gs1.org/GDD/SitePages/Home.aspx
■ GS1 GDD Code Lists – http://apps.gs1.org/GDD/Pages/clHome.aspx
■ GS1 GDSN standards documentation, including links to implementation guidelines and the local code list repository, are found on the GDSN web page [https://www.gs1.org/standards/gdsn].
□ Some of the implementation guidelines found here include:
- Trade Item Implementation Guideline (TIIG)
- Package Measurement Rules
- Package Measurement Rules Implementation Guideline
- Product Image Specification
- GS1 Fisheries & Aquaculture Master Data Attribute Implementation Guideline
□ Selecting the link to the latest GDSN maintenance release reaches a web page that contains a wide range of documents, including:
- GDSN Attributes with BMS ID and xPath
- GDSN Code List Document
- Packaging Label Guide
■ GS1 General Specifications – https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes-epcrfid-id-keys/gs1-general-specifications
■ GS1 GPC web page – https://www.gs1.org/standards/gpc
■ GS1 GLN Allocation Rules Guidelines – https://www.gs1.org/docs/barcodes/GS1_GLN_Allocation_Guidelines.pdf
■ GS1 GTIN Management Standard – https://www.gs1.org/1/gtinrules//en/
■ GS1 Glossary – https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/glossary/en-gb
■ GS1 Style Guide – https://www.gs1.org/docs/GS1_Style_Guide.pdf
■ GS1 Member Organisation contact information – https://www.gs1.org/contact
■ Verified by GS1 – https://www.gs1.org/services/verified-by-gs1
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