Global Attribute Explorer Benelux FMCG/L&D v.2

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1 The Global Language of Business Global Attribute Explorer

2 Model Id MNL0004 Model Name Process Status ACTIVE Target Market Netherlands,Belgium,Luxembourg Sector FMCG BMS Information provider (GLN) gln and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/informati onprovideroftradeitem/gln,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) General The combination of the information provider GLN (Global Location Number), GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) and target market identifies a unique set of attributes for a trade item. The information provider is not necessarily the data owner, but he is responsible for maintaining and supplying the trade item data. Unique international number identifying the party providing the information about the trade item Enter the unique GLN (Global Location Number) identifying the party providing the information about the trade item in GDSN. It is recommended to use the same GLN as that used for EDI purposes. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 2/313

3 Name of information provider partyname and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/informati onprovideroftradeitem/partyname Fruit&Vegetables (Unpacked) Fruit&Vegetables Name of the party supplying the information about the trade item. De Groentjes This field is populated by the data pool with the name of the GLN from the field 'Information provider (GLN)' when using the web interface. 3/313

4 Global trade item number (GTIN) gtin and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/gtin,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) General The combination of the information provider GLN (Global Location Number), GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) and target market identifies a unique set of attributes for a trade item. Do not use an internal code (starting with 20-29) as a GTIN. You must use a unique GTIN. If you need to enter empty returnable packaging (e.g. a load carrier or crate) in the GDSN data pool, prefix the 13-digit code for that item with a leading zero. For more information on returnable packaging codes see 'the BENELUX list of returnable trade item codes': Unique international number identifying the trade item Enter the 14-digit Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) used for the unique identification of the trade item. If the GTIN has fewer than 14 digits, add leading zeroes to complete the number. Specific procedures apply for products with variable weights, returnable assets and consumer empties (cf. specific documentation). Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 4/313

5 Target market country code targetmarketcountrycode and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/targetmar ket/targetmarketcountrycode,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) General The combination of the information provider GLN (Global Location Number), GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) and target market identifies a unique set of attributes for a trade item. The country where the product is delivered and sold. The code identifying the target market refers to a country or higher level geographical unit. 528 Select a correct code from the 'ISO ' code list. For target market Netherlands, select 528 For target market Belgium, select 056 For target market Luxembourg, select 442 If a product is delivered to retailers in different countries, a separate product needs to be created for each separate target market. You can do this by copying and pasting the information from the first target market and publishing it for the next target market, taking into account the possible local differences (e.g. tax information). Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 5/313

6 GPC classification category code gpccategorycode and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/gdsntra deitemclassification/gpccategorycode,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) General If you need to search for a GPC classification code, see Code specifying a product category according to the GS1 Global Product Classification (GPC) standard (Vegetables Unprepared/Unprocessed (Shelf Stable)) Select the correct GPC classification code, use the GPC-browser tool for this ( Can you not find the appropriate GPC classification code for your product? Use in that case the GPC classification code that most closely approximates the product category. The code must not be used. In the case of an article that is composed of several articles (composite article, for more information see the explanatory document), you must enter for each article the GPC code that applies for that specific article. The composite article itself must also have a GPC code. Enter for the composite article the code of the applicable assortment or the cross-segment code. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 6/313

7 Trade item unit descriptor tradeitemunitdescriptorcode UnitDescriptorCode,Fruit&Vegetables (Unpacked) General For detailed examples of product types and the hierarchical structure see Section 4 of the document 'GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide' ( Code identifying the trade item's level in the hierarchy (e.g. pallet, box, base unit). BASE_UNIT_OR_EACH Select a value from the 'TradeItemUnitDescriptorList' code list. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 7/313

8 Type of display displaytypecode and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/displayu nitinformation/displaytypecode,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) General A code determining the type of display that a product is. FDR (Floor Display Ready Packaging) Mandatory if the 'Is trade item a display unit' field is filled in with the value 'TRUE'. The possible codes depend on the selected 'tradeitemunitdescriptorcode' (see the 'Trade item unit descriptor' field). 'FDR' and 'FND' are only allowed on 'PALLET' of 'DISPLAY_SHIPPER'. 'SDR' and 'SND' are only allowed on 'CASE' or 'PACK_OR_INNER_PACK'. 8/313

9 Effective date time effectivedatetime SynchronisationDates/effectiveDateTime,Fruit&Vegetables (Unpacked) General All product data needs to be available before the delivery of the product. The effective date should therefore always be earlier than, or equal to, the start availability date. The date and time when the information contents of the master data are valid. Valid = correct or true T08:00:00 (yyyy-mm-ddthh:mi:ss) Update this field whenever there is a change in the cycle (from a new item to deletion of an item) so as to distinguish the various data versions. This field is also used for changes to the item that do not require a new GTIN. In that case it indicates the effective date of the new item information. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 9/313

10 Contact (GLN) gln ContactInformation/gln General You should use this field if the party that synchronises the data is different from the party responsible for the trade item in the local target market. For example, Global Company is the party that synchronises the data from a head office in America, that GLN is entered in the 'Information provider (GLN)' field. Global Company Nederland is the party that is the contact for the local target market. Their GLN is entered in this field. Important: do not enter the brand owner s GLN unless the brand owner is also the local contact. Unique international number identifying the party that is the buyer s primary local contact. The information provider s GLN (Global Location Number) may be different from the local GLN If the GLN of the information provider is not the same as the GLN of the company that is responsible for the trade item in the local target market, enter the local supplier GLN in this field. If you populate this field, you should also populate the Contact Type field, selecting the code BZL (Licensee Registrar). A GLN always comprises 13 characters. 10/313

11 Additional trade item identification additionaltradeitemidentification and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/additiona ltradeitemidentification,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) General Pre-packed variable weight and price codes are only used in store to indicate the weight or price of the product, for instance. These codes start with 20, 21, 22, 23 or 28. For more information about the use of leading zeroes please refer to chapter 33 of the 'GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide' ( Additional information enabling products to be identified, e.g. the supplier's article number (for type: FOR_INTERNAL_USE_1) (for type: RVG) If you use pre-packed variable weight or price codes on your products, enter them here, using the code 'FOR_INTERNAL_USE_1'. Always use leading zeroes to pad the number of digits out to 14. For pharmaceuticals: enter the 'RVG' (pharmaceutical items), 'RVH' (homeopathic pharmaceutical items) or 'EU_MEDICAL_PRODUCT_NUMBER' (EU registration) number here. If you populate this field, you should also populate the Additional Trade Item Identification Type field. This field can be used more than once, if necessary. Identification is always based on the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number). 11/313

12 Additional trade item identification type and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/additiona (Unpacked) General If you populate this field, you should also populate the Additional Trade Item Identification field. This field can be used more than once, if necessary. Code specifying the 'Additional Trade Item Identification'. FOR_INTERNAL_USE_1 RVG Select the correct value from the 'additionaltradeitemidentificationtypecode' code list. If the code 'FOR_INTERNAL_USE_1' is used, a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) with leading zeroes must be entered in the Additional Trade Item Identification field. For pharmaceuticals: select the applicable value from the 'additionaltradeitemidentificationtypecode' code list (only 'RVG', 'RVH' or 'EU_MEDICAL_PRODUCT_NUMBER' are allowed). 12/313

13 Import classification value importclassificationvalue Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:place_of_item_activity:xsd:3' and local-name()='placeofitemactivitymodule']/importclassification/importclassificationvalue General The value that is filled in, is not being checked. For the current list of Intrastat codes see: (for the Netherlands) or (for Belgium and Luxembourg). A classification of import and export items by taxes and rates On CE level always provide the 8-digit INTRASTAT code in combination with importclassificationtypecode = 'INTRASTAT' (see the 'Import classification type' field). This field can be filled in more than once, if necessary. Mandatory 13/313

14 Import classification type importclassificationtypecode Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:place_of_item_activity:xsd:3' and localname()='placeofitemactivitymodule']/importclassification/importclassificationtypecode General Code for the body that controls the importation or exportation of the trade item. INTRASTAT Select the correct value from the 'importclassificationtypecode' code list. If you fill in this field, you should also fill in the Import Classification Value field. This field can be filled in more than once, if necessary. At least one instance of this field should have the value INTRASTAT. Mandatory 14/313

15 Trade item country of origin countrycode Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:place_of_item_activity:xsd:3' and localname()='placeofitemactivitymodule']/placeofproductactivity/countryoforigin/countrycode,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) General The field may occur multiple times. For more information on how to use country of origin see Section 10 of the 'Trade Item Implementation Guide' on the international website of GS1 ( The country where the trade item was produced. The code should be taken from the 'ISO country' code list (ISO ). 528 (Nederland) Select a value from the list, e.g.: China (156) United Kingdom (826) If a product may originate from multiple origins, list all possible countries of origin. Mandatory 15/313

16 Preliminary item status code preliminaryitemstatuscode and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/prelimina ryitemstatuscode General If the status of a child has the value PRELIMINARY, the status of the parent must not be FINAL. If the status of an article has the value PRELIMINARY or FINAL, the status of this article must be the same in all published hierarchies in which it appears. For more information about article hierarchies, see the explanatory document. A code indicating whether the trade item in question contains data that: - The information provider intends to correct (or to supplement with additional values) due to the fact that data is still unknown by pre-production (PRELIMINARY), or whether that - The trade item has all attribute values that belong to the 'go to market' status (FINAL). PRELIMINARY When using this field, the 'First Ship Date Time' field must also be filled in. Select a value from the 'preliminaryitemstatuscode' code list. Product data may be communicated with the status 'PRELIMINARY' if it is communicated before the deadline for the product introduction. After that, the article information may no longer be 'PRELIMINARY'. 16/313

17 First ship date time firstshipdatetime Information/extension/*[namespaceuri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:delivery_purchasing_information:xsd:3' and localname()='deliverypurchasinginformationmodule']/deliverypurchasinginformation/firstshipdatet ime General Indicates the earliest date on which the trade item can be shipped. This is independent of any specific ship-from location T00:00:00+00:00 Should be provided if 'preliminaryitemstatuscode' is populated. If the status is PRELIMINARY, the date should be in the future. 17/313

18 Trade item description tradeitem Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/tradeitem,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Take care to describe the packaging type (instead of using an abbreviation) and do not use any codes or abbreviations, with one exception: you may use abbreviations for the units of measurement of the content indication (however it is also allowed to use the entire name of the unit of measurement like gram or pieces). s: - For weight: g, cg, kg, etc. - For volume: l, cl, ml, etc. - For quantity: st The supplier takes care to provide a unique description of each product. Text describing the trade item or service in a unique way. CE: Stimorol Fresh & Clean Kauwgom Peppermint 20 g doosje CE: Pepsi Cola regular 1.5 l. PET CE: Pepsi Cola max 6x33cl HE: Pepsi Cola max 4x(6x33cl), of Pepsi cola max 24 st tray In this field enter the unique trade item description of a product with the following information in the same order: 1. Brand indication 2. Product indication 3. Content indication 4. Conditionally required: Packaging indication (only mandatory if needed to uniquely describe a product). The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. For target market 056 (Belgium): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in Dutch, French, German and English. For target market 442 (Luxembourg): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in French, German and English. For target market 528 (Netherlands): it is mandatory to have at least one instance with language code nl. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 18/313

19 Trade item description language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/tradeitem (Unpacked) Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. nl Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 19/313

20 Brand name brandname Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/brandnameinformati on/brandname,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Always spell the brand name in the same way, using punctuation and upper case and lower case uniformly. The brand name must be shown on the actual product packaging. The brand name should be identical on all levels of the product hierarchy. The name of the brand under which the trade item is sold and promoted. Stimorol You may choose one of the following options: Brand name: Nutricia Nutrilon or Brand name: Nutricia Sub brand: Nutrilon Both options are correct. Take care to choose one option for entering brand name and sub brand and use this option for all other products of the same brand. Consequently, if you choose for the brand name Nutricia Nutrilon, you have to enter this brand name for all products of the same brand. In the case of unbranded items enter the value UNBRANDED. In the case of combination packages containing various brands (e.g. a display or gift pack) enter the value MIXED. You should not use any abbreviations in this field. The Brand Name and Sub Brand fields together make up the total brand description on the packaging. You determine which has to be the brand name and which the sub brand. Make sure you use it consistently. This means that for all products of the same brand, you enter the brand name and sub brand in the same way. The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 20/313

21 Language specific brand name languagespecificbrandname Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/brandnameinformati on/languagespecificbrandname Always spell the language specific brand name the same way, using punctuation and upper case and lower case uniformly. The language specific brand name must be shown on the actual product packaging. The language specific brand name should be identical on all levels of the product hierarchy. You have to enter the language code in a separate field. The recognisable name used by a brand owner to uniquely identify a line of trade items or services expressed in a different language than the primary brand name ('Brand name'). Stimorol You may choose one of the following options: Brand name: Nutricia Nutrilon or Brand name: Nutricia Sub brand: Nutrilon Both options are correct. Take care to choose one option for entering brand name and sub brand and use this option for all other products of the same brand. Consequently, if you choose for the brand name Nutricia Nutrilon, you have to enter this brand name for all products of the same brand. In the case of unbranded items enter the value UNBRANDED. In the case of combination packages containing various brands (e.g. a display or gift pack) enter the value MIXED. You should not use any abbreviations in this field. The fields Language Specific Brand Name and Language Specific Sub Brand Name together make up the total brand description in a different language on the packaging. You determine which has to be the brand name and which the sub brand. Make sure you use it consistently. This means that for all products of the same brand, you enter the brand name and sub brand in the same way. The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. 21/313

22 Language specific brand name language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/brandnameinformati Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. en Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. 22/313

23 Sub brand subbrand Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/brandnameinformati on/subbrand Use upper case and lower case and punctuation in exactly the same way that you normally do in the case of other products with the same sub brand. You can only use this field if the Brand Name field is also used. The name of a sub brand. A sub brand applies if a brand contains series which are marketed separately. Fresh & Clean Nutrilon Enter the sub brand shown on the item and/or packaging. It is the supplier who decides whether there is a sub brand. Always spell the sub brand in the same way and do not abbreviate it. The sub brand and the brand name together make up the total brand description specified on the packaging. The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. 23/313

24 Language specific sub brand name languagespecificsubbrandname Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/brandnameinformati on/languagespecificsubbrandname Use upper case and lower case and punctuation in exactly the same way that you normally do in the case of other products with the same language specific sub brand. You can only use this field if the Language Specific Brand Name field is also used. You must specify the language code in a separate field. A second level of brand expressed in a different language than the primary sub brand name ('Sub brand'). Fresh & Clean Nutrilon Enter the sub brand in a different language than the primary sub brand shown on the item and/or packaging. It is the supplier who decides whether there is a language specific sub brand. Always spell the language specific sub brand in the same way and do not abbreviate it. The language specific sub brand and the language specific brand name together make up the total brand description specified on the packaging. The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. 24/313

25 Language specific sub brand name language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/brandnameinformati Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. en Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. 25/313

26 Functional name functionalname Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and local-name()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/functionalname,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) If variants of the product exist, enter these variants in the Variant field. However, you may choose to enter all information in the Functional name field and leave the Variant field empty. Text indicating the essence of the item for consumers. Knijpfruit appel, banaan. You may choose one of the following options: Functional name: Knijpfruit Variant: appel, banaan Or Functional name: Knijpfruit appel, banaan Variant: - Other examples are: chewing gum, soup, rice, washing powder, thermos. Describe the gist of the trade item by answering the question What is it?. Be as specific as possible. You must not use any abbreviations or brand names in this field. For target market 056 (Belgium): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in Dutch, French, German and English. For target market 442 (Luxembourg): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in French, German and English. For target market 528 (Netherlands): it is mandatory to have at least one instance with language code nl. The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 26/313

27 Functional name language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and guagecode,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. nl Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 27/313

28 Variant variant Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/variant,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Together with the functional name, this field describes the specific product. For example, appel, banaan (together with the functional name this will become knijpfruit appel, banaan ). Should be the same as the variant shown on the actual product packaging (if one is shown). Free text field used to identify the variant of the product. Variants are the distinguishing characteristics that differentiate products with the same brand and size, including such things as the particular flavour, fragrance, taste. Apple, banana, peppermint, chicken, tomato, spring breeze, sea breeze, pandan, basmati This attribute is mandatory when there are different variants of the trade item. Do not enter information in this field without entering information in the Functional Name field. This field can be filled in more than once, if necessary. You must not use any abbreviations in this field. It is not permitted to enter text in this field that you have also used in the brand name and/or sub brand fields. The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. 28/313

29 Variant language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and languagecode,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. nl Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. 29/313

30 short descriptionshort Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/descriptionshort,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. The name or short description of the trade item identifying it in the data pool. Stimorol Fresh & Clean Peppermint Provide a short description of the trade item to identify it at the Point Of Sale (POS). Avoid abbreviations as much as possible (abbreviations of units of measurement like g for grams and l for litres are allowed), so as to keep the description easy to read. Target Market 056 (Belgium): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in Dutch, French, German and English. Target Market 442 (Luxembourg): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in French, German and English. Target Market 528 (Netherlands): it is mandatory to have at least one instance with language code 'nl'. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 30/313

31 short language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and nguagecode,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. nl Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 31/313

32 Label description label Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/label The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. This information is intended to be displayed, for example on a website. Consumers should be able to find the article on the basis of the description. The label description of a product as preferred by the supplier for use in, for example, flyers or web shops. Unox Cup a Soup Hongaarse Goulash Use this field to contain a description that is sufficiently clear for end consumers to recognise and identify this product when buying it from a website. It need not contain all text on the label. It is up to the supplier to decide on the exact text. For target market 056 (Belgium): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in Dutch and French. For target market 442 (Luxembourg): it is mandatory to enter the attribute in French and German. For target market 528 (Netherlands): it is mandatory to have at least one instance with language code 'nl'. Mandatory 32/313

33 Label description language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and nguagecode Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. nl Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. Mandatory 33/313

34 Additional trade item description additionaltradeitem Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/additionaltradeitem,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Avoid abbreviations as far as possible so as to keep the description easy to read. The supplier decides whether to use lower case or upper case for filling in this field. Text providing an additional or free-form description of the trade item. Een verfrissende dorstlesser zonder prik, op basis van echt fruit. This field can be used to provide an additional free-form description of the trade item that is not written on the label. Text that is written on the label and cannot be entered in other fields can be entered in the 'Marketing Message' field. Do not use any abbreviations other than abbreviations for units of measurement (e.g. 'g for grams, 'l' for litres). This field can be repeated if necessary. 34/313

35 Additional trade item description language code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:trade_item_description:xsd:3' and localname()='tradeitemmodule']/tradeiteminformation/additionaltradeitem (Unpacked) Code specifying a language. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'LanguageCode'. nl Select the correct value from the 'ISO (2-alpha)' code list. 35/313

36 Quantity of children quantityofchildren and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/nextlowe rleveltradeiteminformation/quantityofchildren Hierarchy When exchanging trade item information via the GDSN data pool, the complete trade item hierarchy for each trade item is sent. Number indicating the quantity of the kind of trade items (Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs)) in the hierarchy. 2 Indicate the quantity of the kind of trade items (Global Trade Items (GTINs)) this specific hierarchical level contains. This field is populated automatically for data pool users when data is sent to buyers or other data pools. Mandatory 36/313

37 Total quantity of next lower level trade item totalquantityofnextlowerleveltradeitem and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/nextlowe rleveltradeiteminformation/totalquantityofnextlowerleveltradeitem Hierarchy When exchanging trade item information via the GDSN data pool, the complete trade item hierarchy for each trade item is sent. Number indicating the total quantity of trade items in a hierarchy. 10 Indicate the total number of trade items this specific hierarchical level contains. This field is populated automatically for data pool users when data is sent to buyers or other data pools. Mandatory 37/313

38 Next lower level trade item information (GTIN) gtin and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/nextlowe rleveltradeiteminformation/childtradeitem/gtin Hierarchy When exchanging trade item information via the GDSN data pool, the complete trade item hierarchy for each trade item is sent. Reference to the GTIN of the next lower level trade item in this hierarchy Indicate the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) of the next lower level trade item. A relationship between two or more GTINs can only be established once the GTINs to be linked have been added to the data pool (the link transaction can be sent via XML at the same time as the GTINs are added). This field can be filled in more than once, if necessary. Mandatory 38/313

39 Quantity of next lower level trade item quantityofnextlowerleveltradeitem and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/nextlowe rleveltradeiteminformation/childtradeitem/quantityofnextlowerleveltradeitem,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Hierarchy When exchanging trade item information via the GDSN data pool, the complete trade item hierarchy for each trade item is sent. Number indicating the quantity of units of the GTIN at the next lower level. 6 Indicate for the specified 'Next lower level trade item information (GTIN)' (Global Trade Item Number) the number of trade items this hierarchical level contains. A relationship between two or more GTINs can only be established once the GTINs to be linked have been added to the data pool (the link transaction can be sent via XML at the same time as the GTINs are added). This field can be filled in more than once, if necessary. Use this field only for a logistic unit when the pallet configuration has a GTIN assigned. In all other cases you need to enter a value in the 'Quantity of trade items per non-gtin pallet' field. Mandatory 39/313

40 Brand owner (GLN) gln and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/brandow ner/gln,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Product owner Important: if you are the brand owner, you can leave this field empty. If you are a private label supplier, fill this field with the GLN (Global Location Number) of your buyer (brand owner). If you are a wholesaler and trade products of a brand owner, fill this field with the GLN of your supplier (brand owner). Unique international number identifying the party that owns the brand A GLN (Global Location Number) always comprises 13 characters. Besides the GLN, you must also populate 'Name of brand owner'. 40/313

41 Name of brand owner partyname and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/brandow ner/partyname,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Product owner The name of the party that is the owner of the brand. Kwaliteit B.V. This attribute must be entered if 'Brand Owner (GLN)' has been filled in. 41/313

42 Manufacturer (GLN) gln and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/manufact ureroftradeitem/gln,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Product owner Unique international number identifying production locations linked to the manufacturer of the trade item Enter in this field the GLN of the manufacturer. A GLN always comprises 13 characters. 42/313

43 Name of manufacturer of trade item partyname and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/manufact ureroftradeitem/partyname,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Product owner The name of the manufacturer of the trade item. Kwaliteit B.V. Mandatory for Belux if the product is an alcoholic beer (GPC code = ). Enter the name of the manufacturer of this beer. 43/313

44 Is trade item a base unit istradeitemabaseunit and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/istradeit emabaseunit,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Ordering Code indicating that this item is the lowest (smallest) unit in the trade item hierarchy. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. You should set this value to 'TRUE' for the lowest (smallest) unit in the hierarchy. The base unit is the smallest unit in the trade item hierarchy. It can be a consumer unit but need not be. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 44/313

45 Is trade item a consumer unit istradeitemaconsumerunit and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/istradeit emaconsumerunit,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Ordering How the measurement rules are applied depends on what is selected in this field (see the document Code indicating that this trade item is a consumer unit. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. Multiple consumer trade items in a hierarchy are permitted. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 45/313

46 Is trade item an orderable unit istradeitemanorderableunit and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/istradeit emanorderableunit,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Ordering Goods are ordered, supplied and invoiced in trade units. It is mandatory to state at least one orderable unit, one despatch unit and one invoice unit for each trade item hierarchy. More than one of each is also permitted. Code indicating that this item is an orderable unit. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. List at least one orderable unit for each trade item hierarchy (more than one is permitted). Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 46/313

47 Is trade item a despatch unit istradeitemadespatchunit and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/istradeit emadespatchunit,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Ordering Goods are ordered, supplied and invoiced in trade units. It is mandatory to state at least one orderable unit, one despatch unit and one invoice unit for each trade item hierarchy. More than one of each is also permitted. Code indicating that this item is a despatch unit. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. List at least one despatch unit for each trade item hierarchy (more than one is permitted). Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 47/313

48 Is trade item an invoice unit istradeitemaninvoiceunit and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/istradeit emaninvoiceunit,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Ordering Goods are ordered, supplied and invoiced in trade units. It is mandatory to state at least one orderable unit, one despatch unit and one invoice unit for each trade item hierarchy. More than one of each is also permitted. Code indicating that this item is an invoice unit. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. List at least one invoice unit for each trade item hierarchy (more than one is permitted). Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 48/313

49 Is trade item a variable unit istradeitemavariableunit Information/extension/*[namespaceuri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:variable_trade_item_information:xsd:3' and localname()='variabletradeiteminformationmodule']/variabletradeiteminformation/istradeitemav ariableunit,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Ordering In the food sector this can apply to meat, cheese, chicken, dairy products and potatoes, vegetables and fruit. E.g.: cheese wheel: weight is approx. 25, but could be 24 or 27 kg. Code indicating that this item is variable in weight, size or volume. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 49/313

50 Is trade item a display unit istradeitemadisplayunit and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/displayu nitinformation/istradeitemadisplayunit Ordering An example is a display of 'Sinterklaas' items with various kinds of ginger nuts, spiced biscuit and marzipan. Code indicating that this item is a display unit or can be used as one. A display is designed to be transported to a store without being split up at a distribution centre. It is displayed in store or on a shelf. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. If the value = TRUE, the attribute 'displaytypecode' becomes mandatory. 50/313

51 Is trade item seasonal istradeitemseasonal Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:marketing_information:xsd:3' and localname()='marketinginformationmodule']/marketinginformation/season/istradeitemseasonal Ordering An indicator of whether or not the trade item is only offered during certain parts of the year or targeted at different seasons. TRUE Should be 'TRUE' if applicable on base unit level. If not applicable, the field can be left empty. If a product is indicated as seasonal (istradeitemseasonal = TRUE), the information provider should use the attributes start and end availability date time to communicate the availability of the product. 51/313

52 Start availability date time startavailabilitydatetime Information/extension/*[namespaceuri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:delivery_purchasing_information:xsd:3' and localname()='deliverypurchasinginformationmodule']/deliverypurchasinginformation/startavailabilit ydatetime,fruit&vegetables (Unpacked) Publication The date can be either in the past or the future. Note: the item is from this date onward also available for product data checks in the Data Quality 2.0 programme for the Dutch target market. Date and time from which the trade item can be ordered T08:00:00 (yyyy-mm-ddthh:mi:ss) Enter the date and time from which the item can be/was able to be ordered. In the case of seasonal items the date should be updated as soon as the item becomes available again. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 52/313

53 End availability date time endavailabilitydatetime Information/extension/*[namespaceuri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:delivery_purchasing_information:xsd:3' and localname()='deliverypurchasinginformationmodule']/deliverypurchasinginformation/endavailability DateTime Publication The steps are as follows: 1. Make sure the publication is successful and active. 2. Enter the End Availability Date Time, save it and release it. 3. If you want to discontinue the item permanently, use the Discontinued Date field. Date and time when the trade item ceases to be available for ordering T08:00:00 (yyyy-mm-ddthh:mi:ss) The date must be in the future and must not be before the Start Availability Date Time. In the case of seasonal items enter when the season will end. 53/313

54 Discontinued date time discontinueddatetime SynchronisationDates/discontinuedDateTime Publication To discontinue the item successfully take the following steps: 1. Make sure the publication is successful and active. 2. First enter the End Availability Date Time, save it and release it. 3. Once the buyer has paid all the invoices, and you want to discontinue the item permanently, enter the date in the 'Discontinued Date' field. Save it and release it. 4. Wait until the Discontinued Date has passed before deleting the publication. Important: GTINs that have been published must never be reused. For the GTIN Management Rules, see Date and time when production of the trade item will cease T08:00:00 (yyyy-mm-ddthh:mi:ss) Enter this date if it is known when production of the trade item will cease. Only do so if the item will be permanently removed from the assortment. The date must be in the future and must not be before the Start Availability Date Time. Note: follow the 'GTIN Management Rules': each higher level packaging GTIN needs to have a discontinued date as well. 54/313

55 Publication date time publicationdatetime SynchronisationDates/publicationDateTime Publication A date and time when all static data associated with the trade item becomes available for viewing and synchronisation T08:00:00 (yyyy-mm-ddthh:mi:ss) Enter this date and time to specify the date and time of publication of the GTIN. Note: this date and time will not be entered automatically on publication of a GTIN. 55/313

56 Cancel date time cancelleddatetime SynchronisationDates/cancelledDateTime Publication For this date the supplier does not need to take into account a pre-announcement deadline. The GTIN may be re-used at the earliest 12 months after this date. Date and time of cancellation of the launch of a trade item that never was and never will be manufactured T08:00:00 (yyyy-mm-ddthh:mi:ss) Use this date and time if an article will be withdrawn before it has been produced. The date and time can be in the past up to one day. This date/time may not be the same as the discontinued date/time. 56/313

57 Consumer first availability date time consumerfirstavailabilitydatetime Information/extension/*[namespaceuri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:delivery_purchasing_information:xsd:3' and localname()='deliverypurchasinginformationmodule']/deliverypurchasinginformation/consumerfirst AvailabilityDateTime Publication The first date/time when the buyer is allowed to sell the trade item to consumers. Usually related to a specific geography T08:00:00 (yyyy-mm-ddthh:mi:ss) For products that may only be sold to a consumer as of a specific date (e.g. Book/DVD releases), please provide the date and time from which the products are available for the end consumer. 57/313

58 Replaced trade item identification (GTIN) gtin and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/reference dtradeitem/gtin General Use this attribute when an item (GTIN A) is replaced by a new version (GTIN B) with, say, more net content. In order to link these two products in the data pool, the number of the replaced products GTIN A has to be entered in this field that is part of the product record of GTIN B. In this way recipients of GTIN B will be able to link it to GTIN A through this attribute. The GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) identifying the trade item being replaced Enter the GTIN of the trade item being replaced by this item (the old GTIN). You must also fill in the 'Replaced trade item type code' field. 58/313

59 Replaced trade item type code referencedtradeitemtypecode and/catalogue_item_notification:catalogueitemnotification/catalogueitem/tradeitem/reference dtradeitem/referencedtradeitemtypecode General A code depicting the type of trade item that is referenced for a specific purpose, for example substitute, replaced by, equivalent trade items. REPLACED Fill this field with the fixed value REPLACED. When filling this field, you must also fill in the 'Replaced Trade Item Identification (GTIN)' field. 59/313

60 Is price on pack ispriceonpack Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:packaging_marking:xsd:3' and localname()='packagingmarkingmodule']/packagingmarking/ispriceonpack Ordering True' does not automatically mean that the retail price is also populated. It may be just a signal for internal processes only. Code indicating whether the price is shown on the packaging or has been affixed to it by the manufacturer. TRUE Select TRUE or FALSE. 60/313

61 Suggested retail price tradeitemprice Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:sales_information:xsd:3' and localname()='salesinformationmodule']/tradeitempriceinformation/suggestedretailprice/tradeitem Price Ordering The retail/consumer price suggested by the manufacturer (EUR) The currency code 'EUR' is mandatory at least once if you enter a value. 61/313

62 Suggested retail price currency code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:sales_information:xsd:3' and localname()='salesinformationmodule']/tradeitempriceinformation/suggestedretailprice/tradeitem Ordering Code specifying a currency. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'CurrencyCode'. EUR Select the correct value from the 'currencycode' code list. 62/313

63 Retail price on trade item tradeitemprice Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:sales_information:xsd:3' and localname()='salesinformationmodule']/tradeitempriceinformation/additionaltradeitemprice/tradeit emprice Ordering Use this field also if the trade item has a pre-printed price and does not have an in-store code (starting with 2). Provides the trade item price value (EUR) In this field you can enter for example the additional trade item price. If you fill in this field, you must also fill in the Trade Item Price Type Code field. 63/313

64 Retail price on trade item currency code Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:sales_information:xsd:3' and localname()='salesinformationmodule']/tradeitempriceinformation/suggestedretailprice/tradeitem Ordering Code specifying a currency. Allowed code values are specified in GS1 code list 'CurrencyCode'. EUR Select the correct value from the 'currencycode code' list. 64/313

65 Trade item price type code tradeitempricetypecode Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:sales_information:xsd:3' and localname()='salesinformationmodule']/tradeitempriceinformation/additionaltradeitemprice/tradeit empricetypecode Ordering The type of price for the item, for example catalogue price. RETAIL_PRICE_ON_TRADE_ITEM Fill in this field with the fixed value 'RETAIL_PRICE_ON_TRADE_ITEM'. When filling in this field, you must also fill in the 'Additional Trade Item Price' field. 65/313

66 Tax type code dutyfeetaxtypecode Information/extension/*[namespace-uri()='urn:gs1:gdsn:duty_fee_tax_information:xsd:3' and local-name()='dutyfeetaxinformationmodule']/dutyfeetaxinformation/dutyfeetaxtypecode Tax The value of this field can be changed depending on the target market. For TM 056 (Belgium) and TM 442 (Luxembourg): the code 'VAT' should always be provided. For TM 528 (Netherlands): enter the value BTW or VAT. The entered value is validated by the data pool. Code indicating the type of tax, which will vary from one target market to another. BTW This information is mandatory for the Dutch target market in the case of products on which tax is payable (e.g. VAT). Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 66/313