How can I create product data in My Product Manager?

There are several ways to load the data into My Product Manager:

Manually

via the web interface of My Product Manager

Semi-automatically

by way of importing an Excel file via the web interface of My Product Manager

Automatically
  • via API (JSON format)
  • from another GS1 GDSN datapool
Outsourcing

Put the capturing of your data into the hands of a GS1 partner or entrust GS1 with the job using My Data Capture.

What kind of information is available?

Basis productinformatie
Basic product information

GTIN, brand name, product name, net content, picture

Labelinformatie
Label information

All information specified on the packaging such as legal name, allergens, nutrients, ingredients, …

(for prepacked food products only)

Commerciële informatie
Commercial information

Trade name, quantity ordered, availability date, etc.

Wettelijke informatie
Regulatory information

Taxes, certificates, risks and recommendations to consumers regarding hazardous materials, etc.

Logistieke informatie
Logistical information

Dimensions and weights, relation between the various packages, packaging materials and types, storage instructions, minimum storage period/shelf life, etc.

Multimedia
Images

Product images, packshots,...

More information

Packaging information
Packaging information

Raw material of the packaging, percentage of raw material, etc.

More information

Multimedia
Multimedia

Manuals and other documents

Who can receive product information?

Retailers or marktplaces

  • The retailers or marketplaces that sell these products to consumers
  • Wholesalers that act as intermediaries between the manufacturers and these chain stores.

The caterers and F&B businesses

For FMCG & foodservice:

  • Caterers and F&B businesses that prepare the food products for consumers
  • Wholesalers (food service suppliers) that act as intermediaries between the manufacturers and the caterers and F&B businesses.

Solution providers

For developing software, for example:

  • B2B applications where caterers and F&B businesses manage their recipes.
  • B2C smartphone applications which enable specific consumer target groups to receive nutritional advice.

Technical info to get you started on creating product data