Creating and Validating Collections
Learn how to create and manage product collections in Qmica
Validate them against GS1 requirements before publication. This guide explains how to organise products into collections, add products manually or via CSV import, and use existing collections in the Validation Engine.
Ideal for seasonal assortments, product launches and retailer-specific product selections.
Creating and Validating Collections
The process consists of two steps:
Step 1 — Create a New Collection
- Navigate to Items → Collections.
- Click + New collection.
- Enter a Collection name, for example Summer Collection 2026.
- Optionally, enter a Description to explain the purpose of the collection.
- Use Falls under to assign the collection to an existing parent collection, or leave None (top-level collection) selected.
- Click Continue.
Step 2 — Choose How to Add Products
Qmica offers two methods for adding products to your collection.
Option 1 — Import from CSV
Choose Import from CSV to upload a file containing the product identifiers you want to include.
This method is particularly useful for seasonal assortments, retailer-specific product selections or larger collections.
Option 2 — Select Manually
Choose Select manually to select existing products directly within Qmica.
This method is useful when you want to build a collection without preparing a separate CSV file.
Select your preferred method and click Start selection to continue.
Next Steps
Once your validation set has been created, continue with the relevant guide:
Selecting Classifications Manually
Creating a Validation Set from CSV
Understanding Validation Results
Note: Creating a validation set does not publish products to GS1. Validation takes place within Qmica before registration and publication.