DataContainer - Item
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 for items (raw materials, production & packaging materials, finished goods, handling units). 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.
General DataTopics
| DataTopic Code | DataTopic | Entities where applicable |
|---|---|---|
| ItemMessageHeader | Identifiers, parties, name, classification | Item |
| Measurements | Depth, width, height, gross weight, .. | Item |
| LifeCycleData | Product life cycle, information life cycle dates | Item |
| Packaging | Components, Material composition, recycling instructions | Item |
| Certifications | Seals/Pictograms/Mark use on pack and in communication | Item, party, brand and location |
| ProductAttributes | To exchange product attributes (e.g technical specs) that not part of the specific DataTopics | Item |
| DataTopic Code | DataTopic | Entities where applicable |
|---|---|---|
| FoodIngredients | ListofIngredients + IngredientStatement , 1 list or SFG (Semi-finished Good) | Item:Food & Beverages |
| FoodAllergens | Contains, free from, might contain + OnLabel Y/N} | Item:Food & Beverages |
| FoodNutrients | Full version and onlabel version, with statements. Support for mixed products | Item:Food & Beverages |
| FoodClaims | Health Claims, Nutritional Content Claims and declarations | Item:Food & Beverages |
Other categories
| DataTopic Code | DataTopic | Entities where applicable |
|---|---|---|
| GTS | GTS Product Features, a code-based product feature information model | Item:Fashion |
| ETIM | ETIM Product Features, a code-based product feature information model | Item: Building & Installation |
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
