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 | Key message information and list of all parties | Item |
| ItemKeyInfo | Identifiers, name, classification | Item |
| Measurements | Depth, width, height, gross weight, .. | Item |
| Trade | Order & Shipment parameters | Item |
| LifeCycleData | Product life cycle, information life cycle dates | Item |
| Packaging | Components, Material composition, recycling instructions | Item |
| Certificates | What certificates has an item | Item, party, brand and location |
| Attributes | To exchange attributes (e.g technical specs) that not part of the specific DataTopics | Item |
| Instructions | Instructions for transport, handling, preparation, serving, storing, etc | Item |
| Digital Assets | Media / files like images, documents, artwork files, animations, video to be used for in for example engineering, packaging development, marketing, sales and customer service. | Item, Brand, Location, Party |
| LCA Indicators | LCA Indicators like for example GHG emissions values and blue water footprint. | Item |
| Locations | Data on relation between the item and a location | Item |
| DataTopic Code | DataTopic | Entities where applicable |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| IngredientStatement | IngredientStatement | Item:Food & Beverages |
| ListOfIngredients | Full list of all ingredients with quantities | Item:Food & Beverages |
| FoodClaims | Health Claims, Nutritional Content Claims and declarations | Item:Food & Beverages |
{needs to be defined, applies to all animal feed related data, for pets and livestock}
{needs to be defined, applies to formula based data topics, covering hazardous materials, personal care and cleaning/homecare formulas}
{needs to be defined, applies to all industries that used fabrics in their products like Fashion, Automotive and Furniture}
Related legilation: Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on textile fibre names and related labelling and marking of the fibre composition of textile products
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
