Global trade item data standard

GS1 Global

The GS1 Global Data Model defines how trade item data is structured for the GDSN network.
It contains thousands of attributes, conditional rules and market-specific requirements.

DataModel - GS1 - Global

Typical sectors where these models are typically applied

Wholesale
Retail
DIY
Garden
Pet
Health
Home & Living
Electronics

Explanation

The GS1 Global Data Model defines how trade item data is structured for the GDSN network.
It contains thousands of attributes, conditional rules and market-specific requirements.

Why complex

- Conditional attributes (required only in certain situations)

- Country differences

- Retailer-specific validations

- Continuous updates from GS1

Why companies struggle

Many organisations try to model GS1 directly inside their PIM, resulting in rigid structures and ongoing maintenance.

How Qmica helps

Qmica maps internal product data to GS1 dynamically and validates it before publication preventing rejects and rework.

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GS1 Health Care data standard

GS1 Data Care improves the quality, completeness and usability of healthcare product data shared via GDSN.
It focuses on medical devices and healthcare products where data accuracy directly impacts patient safety and operational efficiency.


Industries

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GS1DIY & Garden & Pet Benelux

DIY & Garden & Pet Benelux data standard

The DIY & Garden and Pet models extend the GS1 Global Data Model with sector-specific attributes required by retailers in the Benelux market.


Industries

DIY
Garden
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ETIM

ETIMClassification

ETIM data standard

ETIM is a technical classification model where products are defined by classes and features rather than marketing attributes.


Industries

Wholsale
Retail
DIY
Garden
Brands
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CustomData Models

Partner-specific product data formats

The GS1 Global Data Model defines how trade item data is structured for the GDSN network.
It contains thousands of attributes, conditional rules and market-specific requirements.


Industries

Marketplaces
Distributors
B2B integrations
proprietary retail formats
custom dataModel

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Retail-specific product data formats

Retailers often use their own product data formats and attributes. Qmica transforms internal product data into retailer-specific formats without requiring changes to internal systems.


Industries

Retailer listings
Supplier onboarding
Product feeds
Category management
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One internal dataset, multiple external models

Qmica separates internal product data from external data models and keeps them compliant automatically.