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The IMDE is a modular DataFormat based on DataTopics. DataTopics are defined to exchange a set of related data. DataTopics examples are: allergens, circularity, pricing. Per DataTopic multiple DataFormats are support and DataTopics can overlap with other DataTopics. 

Example: Fish Catch method & area can be a seperate DataTopic or this data can be part of a List of Ingredients DataTopic. 

===List of the current IMDE Data Topics===
This is the list of the DataTopics that currently have been identified. Per DataTopic multiple DataFormats are supported. DataTopics can have overlapping data with other DataTopics. DataTopics can be specific for one entity or can be applicable for multiple entities.

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! DataTopic Code !! DataTopic !! Entities where applicable
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| '''MaterialHeader'''|| Identifiers, name, functional/legal name || Material
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| '''[[Measurements]]''' || Depth, width, height, gross weight, .. || Material
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| '''LifeCycleData'''|| Product life cycle, information life cycle dates || Material
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| '''PackagingMaterials'''|| Components, Materials+Specs, including virgin/recycled origin, recycling instructions || Material
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| '''FoodIngredients'''|| ListofIngredients + IngredientStatement , 1 list or SFG (Semi-finished Good) || Material:Food & Beverages
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| '''[[DataTopic FoodAllergens|FoodAllergens]]''' || Contains, free from, might contain + OnLabel Y/N} || Material:Food & Beverages
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| '''[[DataTopic FoodNutrients|FoodNutrients''' || Full version and onlabel version, with statements. Support for mixed products || Material:Food & Beverages
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| '''GTS''' || '''[https://www.globaltextilescheme.org/ GTS Product Features]''', a code-based product feature information model || Material:Fashion
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| '''ETIM''' || '''[https://www.etim-international.com/ ETIM Product Features]''', a code-based product feature information model || Material: Building & Installation
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| '''Marks''' || Seals/Pictograms use on pack and in communication || Material, organisations, brands and locations
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===Next DataTopics to be classsified===
*Claims (Health Claims, Nutritional Claims, Safefty warnings, Health Warnings, Sustainabilty Claims)
*Instructions {Transport, Storage, Usage, Preparation, Serving, Consumption}
*Trading Information (IsOrderUnit, IsInvoiceUnit, MinOrderQuantity, et cetera), can differ between two parties in the value network

== Unit Domains and conversions ==
=== List of Unit Domains ===
* [[Unit Domain Mass|Mass]]
* [[Unit Domain Volume|Volume]]
* [[Unit Domain Length|Length]]
* Temperature