IMDE Data Topics
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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 can 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.
| DataTopic Code | DataTopic | DataGroup |
|---|---|---|
| Measurements | Depth, width, height, gross weight, .. | General Material |
| Content | Content in multiple single or combined units, example pieces, 3x50 gram, drained weight | General Material |
| MaterialMasterData | Identifiers, name, functional/legal name | General Material |
| LifeCycleData | Product life cycle, information life cycle dates | General Material |
| PackagingMaterials | Components, Materials+Specs, including virgin/recycled origin, recycling instructions | Packaging |
| Ingredients | ListofIngredients + IngredientStatement , 1 list or SFG (Semi-finished Good) | Food & Beverages |
| FoodAllergens | Contains, free from, might contain + OnLabel Y/N} | Food & Beverages |
| Nutrients | Full version and onlabel version, with statements. Support for mixed products | Food & Beverages |
| GTS | GTS Product Features, a code-based product feature information model | Fashion |
| ETIM | ETIM Product Features, a code-based product feature information model | Building & Installation |
Next DataTopics to be classsified
- Marks (Pictograms + Additional Parameters) + info: OnLabel: Yes/ No
- 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
