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How to comply with the EU 1169/2011 regulation via GDSN Version 5 - January 2014
Belgium & Luxembourg
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How to comply with the EU 1169/2011 regulation via GDSN
Contents
How to comply with the EU 1169/2011 regulation via GDSN ............................................... 1
Review of the document ................................................................................................. 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4
Instructions for data entry .............................................................................................. 5
Process for publishing to Belgilux data recipients (short term via trustbox) ....................... 6
1. General information ................................................................................................. 7
How to enter an attribute through the AV Pair Extension: ................................................... 9
2. List of ingredients .................................................................................................. 11
3. Origin .................................................................................................................. 12
4. Preparation, use and storage .................................................................................. 15
5. Allergens .............................................................................................................. 16
6. Nutrients .............................................................................................................. 18
7. Claims ................................................................................................................. 23
8. Labels .................................................................................................................. 24
9. How to add a packshot image? (not mandatory)........................................................ 26
10. Appendixes ........................................................................................................... 27
11. Contact ................................................................................................................ 29
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Review of the document
When Who What localisation
13/11/2013 MS label description is available as AV Pair attribute
1. ; attribute product description
MS contactName is not yet available in AV Pair
1. ; attribute Food business operator
MS Additional particulars is an AV Pair attribute that can only be completed in
one language. Enter all the languages
in the same field
1. ; attribute Additional particulars
MS marketing message can only be completed in one language. Enter all
the languages in the same field
7. ; Claims
MS Addition of UoM in nutrient code list 9. ; Appendixes
20/11/2013 MS Allergens must be specified in the
ingredient statement using capital
letters.
2. List of ingredients
5/12/2013 SD Product Description will no longer be identified with the attribute
tradeItemDescription but via the AV Pair attribute labelDescription
1. General information
27/12/2013 SD Product description: how to add
multiple languages for an AV Pair
attribute
1. General information
27/12/2013 SD Brand owner GLN information added to attribute Name of Brand Owner
1. General information
27/12/2013 SD Legal name can be filled with the legal name of the product + some specific
particulars indicated in annex 6 of the EU 1169/2011 regulation. +
instructions on how to add this
attributes in multiple languages added
1. General information
27/12/2013 SD Process for publishing to Belgilux data
recpients changed (automatic
validation + add info via webtool
process) + add remark about the
trustbox test environment to test the
connection GDSN trustbox prior to
publication to trustbox production
environment
Process for publishing
to Belgilux data
recipients
(via trustbox)
6/01/2014 SD Definition and instructions for Food Business Operator have been updated
1. General information
6/01/2014 SD Definition and instructions for
Company Address have been updated 1. General information
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Introduction
In November 2011, the European Union (EU) has published a new regulation regarding food
information which will come into force on December 13, 2014. The goal of this regulation is to
ensure that consumers can make informed purchases, having access to information about the
product such as nutritional value, ingredients, instructions for use, etc. The regulation specifies
certain labeling rules such as colors, printing, font size and also specifies that this (extra)
information must be available to the consumer who buys prepackaged food online (via means
of distance selling).
Short summary of the distance selling chapter of the regulation:
The EU Food Information Regulation (1169/2011) requires that a significant amount
of food information must be available to the consumer before purchase of the
prepackaged food on a website, app or via another distance sale method.
This mandatory information must be available on or through the website or via another
electronic channel. If the pre-purchase information is not available, the prepackaged
food cannot be sold online.
If the brand owner does not make available the relevant information to the retailer in
an electronic to the consumer prior to purchas
.
This document aims to provide information on how to share product information starting from
information available in a GDSN-certified data pool (e.g. CDB from GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg).
The document should be used as a guide to where the different attributes are situated, and how
to fill them in to comply with the regulation. The manual will not explain the regulation itself into
detail, but references to specific parts of it on an attribute level. Please note that the starting
point for entering data is (for a large part of the attributes) the data available on the label.
The EU Food Information Regulation (EU 1169/2011) requires that a
significant amount of food information must be available to the consumer
before purchase of the prepacked food on a web shop, app or via another
distance sale method.
This mandatory information must be available on or through the website or via
another electronic channel. If the pre-purchase information is not available,
the pre-packed food cannot be sold online.
If the brand owner does not make available the relevant information to the
retailer in an electronic format, it will be difficult for the retailer to sell the
food on its website. Nevertheless, the brand owner is not obligated to provide
such information in a website friendly format to the distance seller.
Yet, a system of co-operation between the brand owner and retailer would be
required to ensure that accurate and complete mandatory food information is
available to the consumer prior to purchase. This regulation places a clear
responsibility on those involved in the supply chain to make sure that the
information available on the package is also available to the consumer when
buying food products online.
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Instructions for data entry
This guide contains all label information that is required to enter to comply with EU 1169/2011.
All attributes are described in order to create a product description sheet in a GDSN compliant
data pool (e.g.CDB). It will not repeat the 24 mandatory fields that have to be filled in if they
are not a specific part of the regulation. For a specific manual on the use of CDB/GDSN and the
24 mandatory fields we refer to www.gs1belu.org or CDB.support@gs1belu.org.
Each attribute is presented as follows:
The i.Where indicates where in the CDB webforms (data pool of GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg)
you can enter the specific information. The name of the tab will be displayed, the name of the
specific subtab will be highlighted.
ii. GDSN name and iii. GDSN definition specify the attributes in the GDS network.
iv. Instruction, v. Remark and vi. Example will provide directions on how to fill in the
attributes.
For target market Belgium the label information has to be entered in at least Dutch and French.
Extra languages (e.g. German, English, Spanish, ) are optional and can be entered by adding
language fields in GDSN if relevant/stated on the package.
PLEASE NOTE that the screenshots have a goal of illustrating the written explanation on a
certain topic. They are taken from the web environment of the certified data pool of GS1 Belgium
& Luxembourg Central Data Bank (CDB) and can thus be different from the environment of
other GDSN data pools.
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Process for publishing to Belgilux data recipients
(via trustbox)
Please note that in order to reach the Belgilux data recipients (retailers and third parties)
with data coming from GDSN, the following steps of the trustbox process have to be followed:
1. Request a trustbox account so that the published data from GDSN can later be
integrated in the trustbox live environment. Visit
http://www.gs1belu.org/nl/projecten/trustbox/stappenplan and follow the steps in
order to subscribe to trustbox.
2. Create, save and release the products (and/or hierarchies) in the GDSN data pool (for a
manual for the CDB data pool, please visit
http://www.gs1belu.org/nl/publicaties/handleidingen/cdb-user-guide).
3. Publish the product(s) in the GDSN data pool to the data recipient GLN (retailer(s) +
GLN of trustbox: 5488888001428). The how to on publishing can also be found in
the manual (see 2).
4. Trustbox will now act as a data recipient; it will receive the data and integrate this data
into the trustbox environment of this supplier (which was set up during step 1) and
validate this data automatically (it is thus available for the Belgilux data recipients) .
5. If necessary: add certain elements or add a pack shot of the product in the trustbox
webtool after putting the status to loaded. In order to make the changes available to
data recipients again, put the status back to validated.
IMPORTANT: A test connection between GDSN and the test environment can be set up by
publishing data from the GDSN test environment to trustbox so that it will be integrated in the
trustbox test environment. The procedure described remains te same, only the environment
changes.
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1. General information
This series of attributes provides information allowing to identify the food products, their
manufcturer(s), the brand owner.
Product Description
i. Where: Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
ii. GDSN name : labelDescription
iii. GDSN definition :
iv. Instruction : A literal reproduction of the text featured on a products label in the
same word-by-word order in which it appears on the front of the products
packaging.
v. Remark : The lack of this attribute was formely solved by using the attribute
productDescription, but has now been integrated in AV Pair and can thus be filled.
In order to enter this attribute in multiple languages, please duplicate the
attribute and use the ISO language codes followed by a double point and the label
description. For instructions on how to add AV Pair attributes see page 9.
vi. Example: NL: Danone Breakfast aardbei yoghurt, FR: Danone breakfast yaourt
la fraise, etc.
Brand name
i. Where : ID/Classification / Description / Taxes / Production / BarCode
ii. GDSN name : brandName
iii. GDSN definition : The recognizable name used by a brand owner to uniquely
identify a line of trade item or services. This is recognizable by the consumer.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : Spa
Name of brand owner
i. Where : ID/Classification / Description / Taxes / Production / BarCode
ii. GDSN name : brand owner
iii. GDSN definition : Name of the party who owns the brand of the item.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : only one name can be entered here. This is not a language dependant
attribute.
vi. Example : Nestl
Net content + UoM
i. Where : Hierarchy / Dimensions / Components / Display Space Planning /
Referenced Items
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ii. GDSN name : netContent
iii. GDSN definition : The amount of the trade item contained by a package, usually
as claimed on the label.
iv. Instruction: For fixed value trade items use the value claimed on the package.
In case of variable quantity trade items, indicates the average quantity.
v. Remark: Has to be associated with a valid UoM.
vi. Example: Water 750ml - net content = "750 ML".
Drained weight + UoM
i. Where : Hierarchy / Dimensions / Components / Display Space Planning /
Referenced Items
ii. GDSN name : drainedWeight
iii. GDSN definition : The weight of the trade item when drained of its liquid.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : Has to be associated with a valid UoM (Unit of Measure).
vi. Example : 225 "GR"= pickles drained of its vinegar (if net weight is e.g. 350 GR).
Name of manufacturer
i. Where : ID/Classification / Description / Taxes / Production / BarCode
ii. GDSN name : nameOfManufacturer
iii. GDSN definition : The party that manufactures the item.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : complete the full name of the manufacturer, not the GLN.
vi. Example : company abc
Food business operator
vii. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
viii. GDSN name : contactName and contactPartyType
ix. GDSN definition :
1. contactName: The name of the individual or department that can be contacted
to provide additional information.
2. contactPartytype: The role of the individual or department that can be
contacted to provide additional information. Use customer support.
x. Instruction : complete these two attributes
xi. Remark :The name of the food business operator can be the same as the brand
owner and/or manufacturer, but can also be the name of the party that has the
right to distribute/import it.
xii. Example :
contactName: GS1 Belgilux helpdesk
Contact party type: customer support
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How to enter an attribute through the AV Pair Extension:
- Open the tab Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
- You can either enter the attribute name in the blue frame, or search for a specific
attribute in the orange frame. Once an attribute is selected, the description is available
in the green frame.
- You can enter the value for the attribute in the big frame below:
- To enter multiple AV Pair attributes, copy the frame by clicking the green plus
sign at the right hand of the box (see purple arrow).
- In order to enter this attribute in multiple languages, please duplicate the attribute
(icon next to the purple arrow) and use the ISO language codes followed by a double
point and the label description. E.g. NL: .., FR: .., ENG:, etc.
Notice: There are no specific built-in validation rules in the AV Pair attributes.
Notice2: It is possible to insert data receiver specific values for AV pair attributes into GDSN. As
there is only one data receiver when sending information to trustbox, please dont use this functionality.
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Company address
i. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
ii. GDSN name : communicationAddress
iii. GDSN definition : used to communicate the physical location of a contact party.
iv. Instruction : Free text field.
v. Remark : the company communication address associated with the Food
Business Operator as stated on the label. Also insert telephone numbers in this
field, if available on the packaging.
vi. Example : /
Product url:
i. Where : Trade Item External Information / Contact Information
ii. GDSN name : /
iii. GDSN definition : Uniform Resource Locator (URL) that references a World-Wide
Web resource providing information about the product.
iv. Instruction :
1. Complete the attribute type of information with the value
WEBSITE
2. Complete the attribute Uniform Ressource Identifier with
the url of the product/brand/company website
v. Remark : Link to the website of the product/manufacturer/brand owner. This is not
a mandatory attribute for the EU 1169/2011 regulation.
vi. Example : www.gs1belu.org.
Legal name
i. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
ii. GDSN name : regulatedProductName
iii. GDSN definition : The prescribed, regulated (legal) or generic product name or
denomination that describes the true nature of the food and is sufficiently precise
to distinguish it from other foods according to the country specific regulation.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : this is not the label description or commercial name of the product, but
a more generic/legal name of the product. In annex 6 of the EU regulation
1169/2011, some particulars are mentioned that need to accompany the legal
name. Please take a look at this list before entering this attribute and make sure all
information is filled in to comply with the regulation via a GDSN data pool. See also
the next attribute additional particulars.
vi. Example : soup or biscuits or instant soup.
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Additional particulars
i. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
ii. GDSN name : compulsoryAdditivesLabelInformation
iii. GDSN definition : A description of any compulsory label information on the product
for the serving counter.
iv. Instruction : Info from Annex III and VI of the regulation. Except for 2.1 with
sweetener(s) and 2.2 with sugar(s) and sweetener(s) these statements shall
accompany the name of the food.
v. Remark : These will NOT be part of regulatedProductName, except for with
sweetener(s) and 2.2 with sugar(s) and sweetener(s). These additional particulars
are described in annex III and VI of the regulation 1169/2011 (http://eur-
lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:304:0018:01:NL:HTML).
As this is still an AV Pair attribute, it is not possible to enter multiple languages.
Enter values in all the required languages in the same field.
vi. Example : Packed in a protective atmosphere, etc.
2. List of ingredients
Ingredient statement
i. Where : Extension: Food & Beverage - Serving / Ingredient / Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : ingredientStatement
iii. GDSN definition : Information on the constituent ingredient make up of the
product, specified as one string.
iv. Instruction : Exact copy of ingredient statement on packaging. Must be entered in
all relevant languages (on physical package).
v. Remark : The percentages can be included in this statement. This also applies for
categories. Bold, italic or underlined text cannot be uploaded in the datapool.
Allergens should therefore be entered using CAPITAL LETTERS in order to make
them more visible in the ingredient statement for the data receiver (and the
consumer). Additionally, allergens should be entered separately in specific fields
(see below).
vi. Example : E.g. tomatoes (20%), water, salt.
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In order to add extra languages for the ingredient statement, choose the language codes
in the dropdown list on the to right (purple box) and click the green plus sign. The new
language fields will appear (green boxes).
Alcoholic strength by volume
i. Where : ID/Classification / Description / Taxes / Production / BarCode
ii. GDSN name : percentageOfAlcoholByVolume
iii. GDSN definition : Percentage of alcohol contained in the base unit trade item.
iv. Instruction : with respect to beverages containing more than 1,2% by volume of
alcohol, the actual alcoholic strength by volume is mandatory for the EU regulation
1169/2011.
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : 12
3. Origin
The following attributes allow to specifically mention the origin of the products.
The attributes related to the life of animals (cattle, sheep,) shall only be completed
when relevant.
Country of origin
i. Where : ID / Classification / Description / Taxes / Production / BarCode
ii. GDSN name : tradeItemCountryOfOrigin
iii. GDSN definition : the country code(s) in which the goods have been produced or
manufactured, according to criteria established for the purposes of application of
the value may or may not be presented on the trade item label.
iv. Instruction : use the country codes used in GDSN to indicate the relevant country.
v. Remark : the regulation 1169/2011 is, at this point, not 100% clear about the
information and use cases concerning this attribute. We will keep the community
updated if the method or content that has to be introduced in this attribute changes.
For now, we advise to enter the most correct information/country code possible.
vi. Example : 056 for Belgium, 528 for The Netherlands
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Place of provenance
i. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
ii. GDSN name : placeOfProvenance
iii. GDSN definition : The place a trade item originates from. This is to be specfically
used to enable the indication of locations such as cities, mountain ranges, region
that do not comply with ISO standards.
iv. Instruction : State the place of origin if this is not a country. if mentioned on the
label.
v. Remark : If mentioned on the label.
vi. Example : Made in Thringen Mountains, Made in Paris, From the Napa Valley.
Place of birth
vii. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
viii. GDSN name : placeOfBirth
ix. GDSN definition : The place the mammal, species was born. The place may be a
country, region (land or sea), city, etc. Since a company may have multiple facilities
in multiple countries, the attribute needs to be repeating to reflect the potential
places. The actual birth place of a particular animal would be transactional.
x. Instruction : /
xi. Remark : free text field
xii. Example : Mediterranean see
Place of rearing
i. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
ii. GDSN name : placeOfRearing
iii. GDSN definition : Is the place the mammal, species was raised after birth to the
end of the animals life. The place maybe a country, region (land or sea), city, etc.
Since a company may have multiple facilities in multiple countries, the attribute
needs to be repeating to reflect the potential places. The actual rearing place(s) of
a particular animal would be transactional.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : free text field
vi. Example : South-Africa
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Place of slaughter
i. Where : Extension: AV Pair/ Specific technical Characteristics
ii. GDSN name : placeOfSlaughter
iii. GDSN definition : Is the place the mammal, species was killed to be processed for
food, or other purposes. The place maybe a country, region (land or sea), city, etc.
Since a company may have multiple facilities in multiple countries, the attribute
needs to be repeating to reflect the potential places. The actual slaughter place of
a particular animal would be transactional.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : free text field
vi. Example : Belgium
Fish catch zone
i. Where : Extension: Food & Beverage - Serving / Ingredient / Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : fishCatchZone
iii. GDSN definition : The sea zone from which the seafood in the trade item was
caught in.
iv. Instruction : In order to fill in the fish catch zone, you also need to complete 2
other attributes: IngredientSequence and IngredientName.
1. IngredientSequence: Integer (1, 2, 3) indicating the ingredient
order by content percentage of the product. (major ingredient = 1,
second ingredient = 2) etc.
2. IngredientName: Text field indicating one ingredient or ingredient
group (according to regulations of the target market). Ingredients
include any additives (colorings, preservatives, e-numbers, etc)
that are encompassed. Also complete language.
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : Sardines in tomato sauce
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1. ListOfIngredients: Sardines, tomato paste, water, sugar, salt
2. IngredientSequence: 1
3. IngredientName+language: Sardines (for English label)
4. FishCatchZone: Gulf of Thailand
4. Preparation, use and storage
The next attributes give indications on how to prepare the product, and how to store it.
Instructions for use
i. Where: Extension Food & Beverage - Diet / Preparation / Product Yield / Additive
Information
ii. GDSN names: preparationType and preparationInstructions
iii. GDSN definition:
1. preparationType: A code specifying the technique used to make the
product ready for consumption.
2. preparationInstructions: Textual instruction on how to prepare the
product before serving.
iv. Instruction: Instructions for use where it would be difficult to make appropriate
use of the food in absence of instructions
v. Remark: Complete this information in all relevant languages for the target market
as mentioned in the physical package.
vi. Example:
1. Baking, boiling
2. Heat the oven to 200C, unpack the pizza from the box, remove the
plastic foil, bake the pizza for 12minutes, remove carefully from the
oven, slice the pizza before serving
Special storage conditions
i. Where: Handling / Storage / Transport / Packaging
ii. GDSN name: consumerUsageStorageInstructions
iii. GDSN definition: Expresses in text the consumer storage and usage instructions
of a product which are normally held on the label or accompanying the product. This
information may or may not be labelled on the pack. Instructions may refer to a
suggested storage temperature, a specific storage requirement or a reference to
environment or duration.
iv. Instruction: /
v. Remark: /
vi. Examples: Refrigerate After Opening, Consume within 4 days Keep Out Of
Direct Sunlight ,Store at an Ambient Temperature, Store in a Clean, Cool, Dry
Place, Store Away From Sunlight, Strong Odours and Chemicals, etc.
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5. Allergens
Please indicate following attributes for each allergen where relevant. You can use the
add or the copy function to duplicate the allergen box in order to insert multiple allergens:
Allergen specification agency :
i. Where : Food and Beverage extension - Allergy Related / Microbiological /
Physiochemical Information
ii. GDSN name : allergenSpecificationAgency
iii. GDSN definition : Agency that controls the allergen definition.
iv. Instruction : The applicable legal regulatory agency. Currently the EU.
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : EU
Allergen specification name :
i. Where : Food and Beverage extension - Allergy Related / Microbiological /
Physiochemical Information
ii. GDSN name : allergenSpecificationName
iii. GDSN definition : Free text field containing the name and version of the regulation
or standard that contains the definition of the allergen.
iv. Instruction : most applicable legislation as used to fill the following attributes: EU
1169/2011. For lables that have not yet been adjusted to the new legislation, use
2003/89.
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : 1169/2011
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Allergen type code :
i. Where : Food and Beverage extension - Allergy Related / Microbiological /
Physiochemical Information
ii. GDSN name : allergenTypeCode
iii. GDSN definition : Code indicating the type of allergen.
iv. Instruction : Use the code list in appendix with the following rules:
14 allergens are legally mandatory to mention if present
Other allergens are optional
If the product is free from an allergen, it is optional to mention
that here
If the product may contain an allergen, it is optional to mention
that here
If an allergen is not mentioned here, it may not be
interpreted as free-from
v. Remark :
vi. Example : AF, AE, AM,
Level of containment :
i. Where : Food and Beverage extension - Allergy Related / Microbiological /
Physiochemical Information
ii. GDSN name : levelOfContainment
iii. GDSN definition : Code indicating the level of presence of the allergen.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : MAY_CONTAIN, CONTAINS, FREE_FROM
Allergen statement
vii. Where : Food and Beverage extension - Allergy Related / Microbiological /
Physiochemical Information
viii. GDSN name : allergenStatement
ix. GDSN definition : Textual description of the presence or absence of allergens as
governed by local rules and regulations, specified as one string.
x. Instruction : Use the text as on the label. All allergens that are specifically
mentioned in a text field on the label need to be stated. Also allergen statements
as "free from" or "may contain" need to be mentioned.
xi. Remark : This is an optional attribute.
xii. Example : May contain traces of nuts
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6. Nutrients
IMPORTANT: When completing nutrient related information, the distinction can be made
between the unprepared, and the prepared state of a product. The prepared state is
for example the state of the product after adding water, milk, etc.
In order to complete both states, it is necessary to duplicate the box in CDB under the
Nutrient title by clicking either on the add button (green +) or the copy button
(white sheet) in the [purple box].
The next step is to select the preparation state for the box that will be completed
[orange box]: prepared or unprepared.
When the preparation state distinction is not relevant, select the unprepared state of
the product in order to insert nutrient information for the product.
First, for each of the preparation states, the following 4 attributes have to be completed:
Number of household servings per package
(at the top of the Food&Beverage Extension Tab):
i. Where : Extension Food & Beverage - Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : numberOfServingsperPackage
iii. GDSN definition : The total number of servings contained in the package
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : /
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vi. Example : 5
Reference intake + language
i. Where : Extension Food & Beverage - Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : dailyValueIntakeReference
iii. GDSN definition : Free text field specifying the daily value intake base for on which
the daily value intake per nutrient has been based
iv. Instruction : insert the descriptions of reference intake in each relevant language
(use the add/copy function) and choose language code (e.g. en for English, nl for
Dutch, fr for French, de for German, etc.)
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : Based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Household serving size + language
i. Where : Extension Food & Beverage - Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : householdServingSize
iii. GDSN definition : Free text field specifying the household serving size.
iv. Instruction : could be any amount of the food; most of the time, a convenient
measurement (e.g. 1 biscuit, 1 teaspoon,) and is not a mandatory attribute for
the regulation.
v. Remark : This is not the serving size in which the Nutrient Statement is made (see
next attribute).
vi. Example : 1/3 cup (42 g)
Serving size + UoM
i. Where : Extension Food & Beverage - Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : ServingSize + ServingSize UOM
iii. GDSN definition : Indicates the size of a typical serving of the food product as it
should be displayed on the package.
iv. Instruction : ! Use per 100g or 100ml since this is the legally required way of
stating the information as mentioned in the EU 1169/2011 regulation.
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : 100 GR or 100 ML
Second, to enter the following nutrient product information attributes, please duplicate the
Nutrient box, by clicking on the add or the copy button in the [purple box]:
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GOOD TO KNOW: When selecting the copy option, the duplicated box will contain the same
information than the original box; which can be useful when product information is similar for
different attributes.
The 3 dependent attributes that need to be completed for each nutrient are:
- Nutrient type code
- Measurement precision
- Quantity contained + UoM
Nutrient type code
i. Where : Extension Food & Beverage - Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : nutrientTypeCode
iii. GDSN definition : Code from the list of the INFOODS food component tagnames
(in annex) identifying nutrients contained in the product.
iv. Instruction : Nutrient type code can be found in the NutrientCodeList in appendix,
or by using the search function in the web UI.
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : ENER- (remark: this is the energy code for both kcal and joule)
Measurement precision
i. Where : Extension Food & Beverage - Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient
Information
ii. GDSN name : measurementPrecision
iii. GDSN definition : Code indicating whether the specified nutrient content is exact
or approximate.
iv. Instruction : /
v. Remark : /
vi. Example : LESS_THAN, EXACT, APPROXIMATELY
Quantity contained + UoM
i. Where : Extension Food & Beverage - Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient
Information
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i. GDSN name : quantityContained + UoM (Unit of Measure)
ii. GDSN definition : Measurement value indicating the amount of nutrient contained
in the product. Is expressed relative to the serving size.
iii. Instruction : This has to be accompanied by a valid UoM (e.g. GR for grams).
iv. Remark : The nutrient UoM must strictly conform to the values specified in the
appendix; today trustbox cannot convert values from one UoM to another.
v. Example : 2 GR
Energy in kJ or kCAL (ENER-) Starch Vitamin K
Fat of which Fibre Vitamin C
Saturates Protein Thiamin
Mono-unsaturates Salt Riboflavin
Polyunsaturates Sodium Niacin
Carbohydrate of which Vitamin A Vitamin B6
Sugars Vitamin D Folic Acid
Polyols Zinc Vitamin B12
Pantothenic Acid Copper Molybdenum
Potassium Manganese Iodine
Chloride Fluoride Magnesium
Calcium Selenium Iron
Phosphorus Chromium Vitamin E
Biotin
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In summary:
For each product, you need to complete the attribute
numberOfServingsperPackage
For each preparation state (if relevant), there are 3 attributes to fill in:
dailyValueReferenceIntake, householdServingSize and servingSize.
For each nutrient, you need to complete 3 attributes: nutrientTypeCode,
measurementPrecision, quantityContained + UoM
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7. Claims
These attributes are free-text fields that can be used to express health, nutritional
(chosen from an approved EU list) or marketing claims.
Health Claim
i. Where : Extension Food and Beverage Marketing Information
ii. GDSN name : healthClaim
iii. GDSN definition : Free text field for any health claims according to regulations of
the target market.
iv. Instruction : Warning - consult http://ec.europa.eu/nuhclaims to select an
authorized claim as not all claims are authorized.
v. Remark : mandatory when stated on the label
vi. Example : Fluoride contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralization
Nutritional Claim
i. Where : Extension Food and Beverage Marketing Information
ii. GDSN name : nutritionalClaim
iii. GDSN definition : Free text field for any additional nutritional claims.
iv. Instruction : Warning - consult http://ec.europa.eu/nuhclaims to select an
authorized claim as not all claims are authorized.
v. Remark : mandatory when stated on the label
vi. Example : ENERGY-REDUCED
Marketing Message
i. Where : Order / Shipment / Marketing / Prices / Season / Colour
ii. GDSN name : tradeItemMarketingMessage
iii. GDSN definition : marketing message associated with the trade item.
iv. Instruction : insert free text. For marketing claims as stated on the label.
v. Remark : optional field to comply with EU 1169/2011 regulation. This attribute can
only be entered in one language. Enter all marketing messages in all languages in
this attribute.
vi. Example : better taste new formula
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8. Labels
Labels regroups the attributes providing the possibility to identify certain hallmarks
the trade item complies with.
Diet allergen marks
i. Where : Handling / Storage / Transport / Packaging
ii. GDSN name : packageMarksDietAllergen
iii. GDSN definition : Indication of which dietary or allergen marks that are on the
package.
iv. Instruction : use a code from the dropdown list in CDB.
v. Remark : not mandatory fields to comply with the EU 1169/2011 regulation.
Optional.
vi. Example : VEGETARIAN, HALAL, KOSHER,
Free from marks
i. Where : Handling / Storage / Transport / Packaging
ii. GDSN name : packageMarksFreeFrom
iii. GDSN definition : Indication of the food ingredients that the package is marked
free from.
iv. Instruction : use a code from the dropdown list in CDB.
v. Remark : not mandatory fields to comply with the EU 1169/2011 regulation.
Optional.
vi. Example : FREE_FROM_GLUTEN, FREE_FROM_EGG
Ethical marks
i. Where : Handling / Storage / Transport / Packaging
ii. GDSN name : packageMarksEthical
iii. GDSN definition : Indication of which ethical trading marks that are on the
package.
iv. Instruction : use a code from the dropdown list in CDB.
v. Remark : many specific ethical marks are not (yet) available in CDB but these
attributes are not mandatory to comply with EU 1169/2011.
vi. Example : FAIR_TRADE_MARK
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Environmental marks
i. Where : Handling / Storage / Transport / Packaging
ii. GDSN name : packageMarksEnvironment
iii. GDSN definition : Indication of which environmental marks that are on trade item
package.
iv. Instruction : use a code from the dropdown list in CDB.
v. Remark : not mandatory fields to comply with the EU 1169/2011 regulation.
Optional.
vi. Example : (e.g. recycling schemes)
Hygienic marks
i. Where : Handling / Storage / Transport / Packaging
ii. GDSN name : packageMarksHygienic
iii. GDSN definition : An indication of which hygiene markings are present in the
product package. Hygiene markings are defined as those related to packaging
conditions or practices intended to the preservation or promotion of health.
iv. Instruction : use a code from the dropdown list in CDB.
v. Remark : not mandatory fields to comply with the EU 1169/2011 regulation.
Optional.
vi. Example : EXTREMELY_CLEAN, STERILE
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9. How to add a packshot image? (not mandatory)
Image URL
i. Where : Trade Item External Information / Contact Information
ii. GDSN name : /
iii. GDSN definition : Uniform Resource Locator (URL) that references a World-Wide
Web resource (e.g. pack shot) providing information about the product.
iv. Instruction :
1. Complete the attribute type of information with the value
PRODUCT_IMAGE
2. Complete the attribute Uniform Ressource Identifier with
the url of the image
v. Remark : This is not a mandatory attribute for the EU 1169/2011 regulation.
vi. Example : http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-
ApQR_7m9hXo/UD4ROSZgtuI/AAAAAAAAAGg/SSl3kQaAYq8/s200/mayonaise.jpg
Refers to the following picture:
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10. Appendixes
Allergen code list
Code Description Mandatory*
AE Eggs and their derivates Yes
AF Fish and their derivates Yes
AM Milk and its derivates Yes AN Nuts and their derivates Yes
AP Peanuts and their derivates Yes
AS Sesame Seeds and their derivates Yes
AU Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphites and their derivates Yes
AW Cereals containing gluten and their derivates Yes
AY Soybeans and their derivates Yes
BC Celery and their derivates Yes
BM Mustard and it's derivates Yes
NL Lupine and it's derivates Yes
UM Molluscs and their derivates Yes
AC Crustaceans and their derivates Yes
UW Wheat and it's derivates optional
NC Cocoa and it's derivates optional
NK Coriander and it's derivates optional
NM Corn and its derivates optional NP Pod Fruits and their derivates optional
NR Rye and its derivates optional NW Carrots and their derivates optional
AH anise alcohol optional
AI alpha-Isomethyl Ionone optional
AL amyl cinnamal optional
AX other gluten containing grain and gluten containing grain
products
optional
BA benzyl alcohol optional
BB benzyl benzoate optional
BE butylphenyl methylpropionate optional
BI benzyl cinnamate optional
BS benzyl salicylate optional
CA cinnamyl alcohol optional
CL cinnamal optional
CN citronellol optional
CO coumarin not applicable
CT citral optional
EG eugenol optional
EP evernia prunastri optional
EV evernia furfuracea optional
FA farnesol optional
GB barley and barley products (glutencontaining grain) optional
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European nutrient code list (INFOODS) Name of Nutrient Code UoM
Energy ENER- E14 (kilocalorie) KJO (kilojoule)
Fat FAT GR
of which saturates FASAT GR
of which mono-unsaturates FAMSCIS GR
of which polyunsaturates FAPUCIS GR
Carbohydrate CHOAVL GR
of which sugars SUGAR- GR
of which polyols POLYL GR
of which starch STARCH GR
Fibre FIBTG GR
Protein PRO- GR
Salt SALTEQ GR
Vitamin A VITA- MC (microgram)
Vitamin C VITC- ME (milligram)
Calcium CA ME
Iron FE ME
Vitamin D VITD- MC
Vitamin E VITE- ME
Vitamin K VITK MC
Thiamin THIA ME
Riboflavin RIBF ME
Niacin NIA ME
Vitamin B6 VITB6- ME
Folic Acid FOLDFE MC
Vitamin B12 VITB12 MC
Biotin BIOT MC
Pantothenic acid PANTAC ME
Potassium K ME
Chloride CLD ME
Phosphorus P ME
Zinc ZN ME
Copper CU ME
Manganese MN ME
Fluoride FD ME
Selenium SE MC
Chromium CR MC
Molybdenum MO MC
Iodine ID MC
Magnesium MG ME
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11. Contact
For helpdesk questions please contact the data team of GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg via
CDB.support@gs1belu.org. For a general CDB training, please visit www.gs1belu.org and go
to the training section. There you will be able to subscribe to the next (free) seminar about
CDB.
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