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Label Information for drug store Items Instructions for data entry in GS1 Data Source Date: 2 November 2015, Version 1.8

Table of contents

1 Label Information for Drug Store Items 3

1.1 Information for online consumers 3 1.2 Definitions of product groups 3 1.3 Fields for each product group 5 1.4 Rules on the exchange of label information 6 1.5 Organisation of this document 7

2 Specific fields for Drug Store Items 9

2.1 Registered Agent Contact Name and Address 9 2.2 Dosage and warnings 10 2.3 Non food ingredient information 11 2.4 Certification information 12 2.5 Consumer sales condition (pharmaceutical items) 14 2.6 Dosage form type 14 2.7 Medical devices 15 2.8 RVG/RVH code (pharmaceutical items) 17 2.9 External files 18

3 General label information fields 19

3.1 Regulated Product Name 19 3.2 Contact data 20 3.3 Information on content 22 3.4 List of ingredients 24 3.5 Allergens 25 3.6 Nutrients 29 3.7 Origin 33 3.8 Preparation and usage 34 3.9 Claims 35 3.10 Marks/ logos 36 3.11 Handling product changes 38

4 Appendix 40

4.1 Environmental marks 40 4.2 Dietary/Allergen Marks 41 4.3 Free from Marks 41 4.4 Ethical Marks 42 4.5 Nutrients code list 43 4.6 Allergen code list 47

Version control and contact information 54

All contents copyright © | GS1 Netherlands | 2 November 2015 3

1 Label Information for Drug Store Items

1.1 Information for online consumers The European Union (EU) published a Regulation on Food Information (1169/2011) in

November 2011, requiring consumers to be enabled to make considered purchase

decisions based on product information such as nutritional value, ingredients and

instructions for use.

This information must also be available to consumers buying prepacked food products

online. The same information must be available for online sales as shown on the

physical packaging. The Regulation entered into force on 13 December 2014.

This document provides instructions for entering label information on the following drug

store product groups:

- Food supplements.

- Special foods.

- Medical devices.

- Pharmaceutical item (including homeopathic pharmaceutical items) (only if generally

available or available in drug stores and pharmacies).

- Healthcare products (external, non-cosmetic).

Regulation 1169/2011 applies to the food supplements and special foods product groups

as well as food products; it does not apply to the other product groups listed above. It

is important, however, for consumers purchasing these products online to be informed

about the nature and effects of these products and the expected risks and

consequences. Label information for these products can therefore also be exchanged

using GS1 Data Source.

1.2 Definitions of product groups

1.2.1 Food supplements

The official definition in the Food Supplements (Consumer Goods Act) Decree is:

Food or drink products that:

Are intended to supplement a normal diet, provide a concentrated source of one or

more micronutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, and are

sold in small unit quantities designed for ingestion.

Examples: multivitamins, single vitamin or mineral preparations, herbal preparations,

probiotics, fish oil capsules.


1.2.2 Special foods

The new definition in Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 (which strictly speaking does not

take effect until July 2016) is:

- Infant formulae and follow-on formulae.

- Processed cereal-based food and baby food.

- Food for special medical purposes.

- Total diet replacement for weight control.

Examples: baby milk powder, first baby foods and complete meal replacements (i.e. not

all slimming products)

1.2.3 Medical devices

The official definition of medical devices is:

- Any instrument, device or equipment, any software or substance or any other item

that is used either alone or in combination, including any attachment and software

required for its proper functioning,

- that is either specifically designed by the manufacturer to be used for diagnostic

or therapeutic purposes or is designed by the manufacturer to be used on

humans for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation or

compensation of injury or disability, research into or replacement of or change to

anatomy or a physiological process [or] control of fertility,

- where the main intended effect in or on the human body is not achieved by

pharmacological or immunological means or by metabolism but may be supported

by such means.

Examples: plasters and other dressing material, muscle creams, pregnancy testing kits,

etc.

Only medical devices that are actually sold in drug stores or supermarkets are included

in the scope. In the case of a medical device will be shown on the label.

1.2.4 Pharmaceutical item

The general definition of a pharmaceutical item is:

A substance or combination of substances designed to be administered or used for, or

that is presented in any way as being suitable for:

- Curing or preventing a disease, impairment, wound or pain in humans.

- Making a medical diagnosis in humans.

- Restoring, improving or otherwise changing physiological functions in humans by

bringing about a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic effect.

Example: paracetamol.

A pharmaceutical item will always have an RVG or RVH number on the label. Only

information on pharmaceutical items that are sold in drug stores or supermarkets are

included in the scope.

1.2.5 Healthcare products (external, non-cosmetic)

For the purpose of advertising self-regulation healthcare products are defined as:


Consumer Goods Act products in a pharmaceutical form with a pharmaceutical

appearance or for which a health-related primary function is claimed without thus

making them pharmaceutical items.

Example: a formula for supple muscles and joints or a scar cream

Healthcare products will always have a health claim on the label. In most companies the

Regulatory Affairs or legal department will know whether such claims are made. More

information on health claims can be found on the KOAG/KAG website. This organisation

verifies whether claims made on labels are permitted.

Example of a claim: nurtures and cools the skin after chickenpox.

1.3 Fields for each product group The table below shows the label information fields for food products and the various

drug store product groups that you need to populate if they are shown on the label (or

you need to enter information that supports this information). Wherever possible we have

included the GPC code (the GS1 ID key that categorises products).

Pharm

aceutical items

(including homeopathic

pharm

aceutical items)

GPC 10005845

Medical devices GPC

10005844

Food supplements GPC

10000468, 10000467 or

10000651

Healthcare products

(external, non-cosmetic)

Special foods

Registered Agent Contact Name

and Address x x

x

Dosage Recommendation x x x x x

Drug Side Effects And Warnings x x x x x

Non Food Ingredient Name x x

Certification Value x x x

Consumer Sales Conditions x

Dosage Form Type x x x

Extended Class Compliance

Regulation Code (CE)/Registration

number

x

Additional Trade Item Identification x


(RVG/RVH number)

External Information (patient

information leaflet or manual) x

Regulated Product Name

x x

Contact Name and Communication

Address (for consumers) x

x

Compulsory Additives Label

Information x x x

x

Net Content x x x x x

Ingredient Statement x x x x x

Allergens x

x

Nutrients per 100 g/100 ml

X

Country Of Origin Statement

Consumer Usage Storage

Instructions x x x x x

Health or Nutritional Claims

x

Marks/logos

1.4 Rules on the exchange of label information

This section sets out the special rules on exchanging label information on food products

using GS1 Data Source. Special rules have been agreed for production variants: these

are set out in the document ‘Recommendation on how to handle product variant when

seling online’.

1.4.1 Rules for brand owners

The brand owner is responsible for the data provided, also if he outsources the

submission of data. The data must be consistent, accurate, timely, complete and up to

date and based on GDSN GS1 standards. This means that:

- The brand owner decides to whom the data is published.

- All the data required under Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 and product-specific EU

Regulations and Directives and the applicable national rules must be exchanged

(apart from batch codes and Best Before/Use By expiry dates).

- The data in GS1 Data Source must be identical to the data on the label.

http://www.gs1.eu/docs/news/Recommendation_on_how_to_handle_product_variants_when_selling_online_-_V1.0.pdf



- In the event of an incident/incorrect data (e.g. a mistake in the Allergen Statement)

the information provider should make a special effort to ensure that the data user

is sent the correct information as soon as possible.

- Label information should be added to the logistical data in GS1 Data Source no

later than 14 days before first despatch.

1.4.2 Rules for data users

The users of the information in GS1 Data Source are e.g. the parties that actually sell

the products. They are subject to the following rules:

- Data users must use the data responsibly.

- The data provided must be reproduced unchanged.

- Corrections must be incorporated as soon as possible.

- If a mistake is noticed, it must be reported to the information provider as soon as

possible.

- The information recipient may use the published product data to comply with

Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011. The published data must not be sold to other

parties or communicated directly to parties to which the brand owner does not

wish to publish them.

Below we set out all the input fields used in the food, health & beauty sector. These

are subdivided into general fields, which are not specific to a particular product group in

the sector, and fields that apply to a particular product group. Each supplier will

therefore always have to populate the general fields and the fields specific to his

product group(s).

1.5 Organisation of this document This document sets out what label information needs to be entered in GS1 Data

Source/GDSN and how. Chapter 3 sets out the label information fields that also apply to

food products.

Please note. The physical label is definitive. Only enter information that is shown on the label or supports the information on the label.

We describe each input field in the same way:

Definition The definition of the input field.

GDSN Name The name of the input field in the GDSN network and the GS1

Data Source data pool.

Where For users of the web interface: the name of the tab containing this

field.

Instructions

The usage rule setting out what you should enter. If a code list is

shown, you can access it on the international GS1 website (see

previous page).

Example An example of what should be entered in this field.


Level

Three possible values, which can be combined:

■ PL = pallet

■ TU = trade unit

■ CU = consumer unit

Mandatory

Yes or No. If the field is mandatory other than because it is

required in GS1 Data Source, the information shows why it is

mandatory or in what cases (for example by law).

Remark Any additional information.


2 Specific fields for Drug Store Items

2.1 Registered Agent Contact Name and Address This section shows the fields for contact data specific to drug store items. The fields for

name and contact data for consumers are shown in 3.2.

2.1.1 Registered Agent Contact Name

Definition The name of the party that manufactures the product, or the name of

the party that holds the marketing authorisation.

GDSN Name registeredAgentContactName

Where Extension: Food & Beverage,

Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the name of the manufacturer/producer or the holder of the

marketing authorisation.

Example Haw Par Healthcare Ltd.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, for pharmaceutical items, healthcare products and medical

devices if it is shown on the label.

Remark An additional address on the label can be populated on 3.2.

2.1.2 Registered Agent Contact Address

Definition The address of the party that manufactures the product, or the

address of the party that holds the marketing authorisation.

GDSN Name registeredAgentContactAddress

Where Extension: Food & BeverageExtension: Food & Beverage,

Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the address of the manufacturer/producer or the holder of the

marketing authorisation.

Example 401 Commonwealth Drive, Singapore 149598

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, for pharmaceutical items, healthcare products and medical

devices if it is shown on the label.

Remark An additional address on the label can be populated on 3.2.


2.2 Dosage and warnings

2.2.1 Dosage Recommendation

Definition

Information on the dosage or dosage limits of products that have to

be ingested/administered by dose. This is based not on a prescribed

dose but on a recommended dose or recommended limit. This may

be pre-printed on the product packaging or may be required to be

labelled, depending on the regulations in the target market. Example:

Take two tablets every four hours, take one teaspoonful a day.

GDSN Name dosageRecommendation


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions State the recommended dose including dosage limits as shown on

the packaging or the label, and/or how to use the product.

Example

■ Take one capsule with water three times a day before meals.

After a time it is possible to switch to a maintenance dose of

two capsules a day.

■ Do not take more than six tablets a day.

■ Do not take more than three tablets in any 24-hour period.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, if it is on the label.

Remark This field is not the same as the Non Food Ingredient Name field

(see 2.3.1).

2.2.2 Drug Side Effects And Warnings

Definition Information on product warnings not required by law, and on the

correct use of the product.

GDSN Name drugSideEffectsAndWarnings


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Copy the information on specific warnings, interactions and

contraindications as shown on the packaging or on the label.

Example

■ May cause dizziness.

■ Do not take in combination with alcohol.

■ Do not take during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, if it is on the label.


Remark

You can enter Consumer Usage Storage Instructions in field 3.8.2.

You can enter Compulsory Additives Label Information (required by

law) in field 3.3.1.

2.2.3 Age group

This field is not used.

2.2.4 Product life after opening

This field is not used. You can enter the product life after opening in field 3.8.2,

Consumer Usage Storage Instructions.

2.3 Non food ingredient information

2.3.1 Non Food Ingredient Name

Definition The composition of the product, subdivided into ingredient name,

quantity, unit of measure for quantity, and percentage of ingredient.

GDSN Name nonFoodIngredientName


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions

This field is specific to food supplements and pharmaceutical items

whose active ingredient composition is shown in terms of daily dose

(pharmaceutical items by dosage unit, e.g. tablet). This supplements

the ingredient statement (3.4.1).

Some healthcare products come with a description of the active

ingredient on the label. Said description should also be included

here.

If the Non Food Ingredient fields are shown in tabular form on the

label, split them up using semicolons into:

■ ingredient name

■ quantity

■ unit of measure for quantity

■ percentage (in the case of vitamins/minerals)

■ Mark the end of the line with a # symbol.

Examples

Example 1:

Per daily dose:#

Vitamin B6;1.4;mg;100%#

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin);3.4 – 5.1;mg;242% – 364%#

Echinacea purpurea;150;mg#

Omeprazole;20;mg#

Percentage of the recommended daily intake

Example 2:

A daily dose of 12-20 sprays contains the active ingredients from

3534-5891 mg extract of the plants listed in the ingredients list


(Echinacea purpurea herba and radix and Salvia officinalis).

Example 3:

Arnica Muscle Balsam contains acoholic extracts of arnica and

essential oil of rosemary in a base of sesam oil, beeswax and water.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation for pharmaceutical items and food

supplements and healthcare products.

Remark

This field is not the same as the Dosage Recommendation field (see

2.2.1).

This is a temporary solution. Separate fields will be provided for

entering this information in the next GDSN Major Release (May

2016).

2.4 Certification information

2.4.1 Certification Agency

Definition The name of the organisation issuing the certificate (free-form text).

GDSN Name certificationAgency


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the standard text ‘KOAG KAG’ if the Certification Value is

entered in field 2.4.3.

Example KOAG KAG

Level CU

Mandatory No, as it is not shown on the label. Do enter it in the case of food

supplements, medical devices and healthcare products if it is known.

Remark If you use this field, fields 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 must also be populated

to avoid an error message from the data pool.

2.4.2 Certification Standard

Definition The name of the Certification Standard (free-form text).

GDSN Name certificationStandard


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the standard text ‘KAG code’ if field 2.4.3 ‘Certification Value’


is populated.

Example KAG code

Level CU



Remark If you use this field, fields 2.4.1 and 2.4.3 must also be populated

to avoid an error message from the data pool.

2.4.3 Certification Value (previously known as KAG number)

Definition The number issued for this product by the KOAG KAG inspection

board.

GDSN Name certificationValue


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Copy the value for this product.

Example 30-0511-0693

Level CU



Remark

If this field is used the data pool requires the following fields to be

populated as well, with the following standard texts:

Certification Agency 2.4.1 = KOAG KAG

Certification Standard 2.4.2 = KAG code

2.4.4 Effective Date of certificate


2.4.5 End Date of certificate



2.5 Consumer sales condition (pharmaceutical items)

2.5.1 Consumer Sales Condition

Definition A code describing the restrictions placed on the product as regards

the channel through which it can be sold to consumers.

GDSN Name consumerSalesCondition


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions

Only for pharmaceutical items

Enter the code for the Consumer Sales Condition. The possible

codes are:

PRESCRIPTION_REQUIRED = product obtainable solely on

prescription

BTC = product obtainable solely from a pharmacy

OTC = product obtainable solely from a pharmacy or drug store

If the product is on general sale it is not yet possible to enter

anything, as the code ‘AV = product on general sale’ is not yet

available. Until this code becomes available a medicine for which

this field is not populated must be interpreted as meaning ‘on

general sale’. ‘AV’ is therefore entered for these products in field

2.8.1 (Additional Trade Item Identification) after the registration

number.

Example UAD

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by law for pharmaceutical items with the exception of

those on general sale.

2.6 Dosage form type

2.6.1 Dosage Form Type

Definition The physical form in which the medicinal/pharmaceutical product is

presented.

GDSN Name dosageFormType


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the Dosage Form Type here.

Example Capsule, coated tablet, drops

Level CU


Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation for pharmaceutical items. In the case

of other products: if it is shown on the label.

Remark Because of the wide variety of dosage form types this is a free-form

text field.

2.7 Medical devices

Use these fields to provide information specific to medical devices.

2.7.1 Extended Class Compliance Regulation Code

Definition

A code indicating that a product conforms with the government

regulations that apply specifically to it. Various countries require this

code on items that are imported or sold there.

GDSN Name extendedClassComplianceRegulationCode


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the value ‘CE’.

Example Only the value ‘CE’ can be used here.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation (for medical devices).

Remark The code ‘CE’ is the only code in the code list permitted in the

drug store sector.

2.7.2 Regulatory Act

Definition The name of the Regulatory Act designated by the Regulatory

Agency.

GDSN Name regulatoryAct


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the standard text ‘n/a’ here.

Example n/a

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation (for Class IIa, IIb and III medical

devices).


Remark

This field only needs to be populated if there is a number after the

CE mark on the label. This field is mandatory in GDSN if the name

and Regulatory Permit Identification of the Regulatory Agency are

populated (2.7.3 and 2.7.4).

2.7.3 Regulatory Agency

Definition The name of the Regulatory Agency designated by the government

as responsible for issuing the permit to a company.

GDSN Name regulatoryAgency


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions This field is only used to avoid an error message from the data

pool. Enter the default value ‘CE’.

Example ‘CE’ (default value)

Level CU


devices).

Remark

This field only needs to be populated if there is a number after the

CE mark on the label. To enable the Regulatory Permit Identification

(2.7.4) to be entered it is mandatory until the next Major Release

(May 2016) to include the name of the Regulatory Agency as well.

2.7.4 Regulatory Permit Identification

Definition The number identifying the permit or licence issued by the

Regulatory Agency.

GDSN Name regulatoryPermitIdentification


Drug sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the Regulatory Permit Identification (as shown on the label) of

the agency involved in regulation.

Example 0344

Level CU


devices).

Remark This number cannot be entered unless the following two fields are

populated:


- Regulatory Agency (2.7.2)

- Regulatory Act (2.7.3)

2.8 RVG/RVH code (pharmaceutical items) If these fields are used to provide additional trade item information (e.g. an internal

article number), repeat them with a plus sign.

2.8.1 Additional Trade Item Identification

Definition Additional information enabling trade items to be identified.

GDSN Name additionalTradeItemIdentificationValue

Where ID/Classification/Description/Taxes/Production/BarCode tab,

ID/Classification sub-tab.

Instructions

Enter the RVG (pharmaceutical items) or RVH (homeopathic

pharmaceutical items) number here.

N.B. In the case of AV products ‘AV’ must be entered after the

number, as this value is not yet available in field 2.5.1 Consumer

Sales Conditions.

Example

07447

22290=16831

06636 AV

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation (for pharmaceutical items).

Remark If this field is populated, also populate the field Additional Trade

Item Identification Type (2.8.2).

2.8.2 Additional Trade Item Identification Type

Definition Code indicating the agency that maintains the Additional Trade Item

Identification.

GDSN Name additionalTradeItemIdentificationType



Instructions Select the value that is applicable from the

AdditionalTradeItemIdentificationList code list (RVG or RVH).

Example RVG

Level CU


Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation (for pharmaceutical items).

Remark If this field is populated, also populate the field Additional Trade

Item Identification (2.8.1).

2.9 External files Use these fields to provide information on external files such as manuals and patient

information leaflets.

2.9.1 Type of Information

Definition Code indicating the type of file referred to.

GDSN Name typeOfInformation

Where In Contact Information/Trade Item External Information tab,

External Information Subset sub-tab.

Instructions Find the required value in the GDSN

TradeItemExternalInformationTypeList code list.

Example IFU (Instructions For Use) for patient information leaflet or manual

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark Use this field in conjunction with 2.9.2.

2.9.2 Uniform Resource Identifier

Definition Location of the file containing the external information.

GDSN Name uniformResourceIdentifier

Where In Contact Information/ Trade Item External Information tab,

External Information Subset sub-tab.

Instructions Enter the full internet address, including the filename and extension.

Example http://zelfzorg.nl/wp-content/zelfzorg/pdf/rennie.pdf

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark Use this field in conjunction with 2.9.1.


3 General label information fields This chapter sets out the label information fields for food products which also apply to

drug store items. The fields are subdivided into subsections in line with the organisation

for food products.

3.1 Regulated Product Name Enter name the regulated name of the product here.

Definition

The prescribed, regulated or generic name or denomination of the

product describing the true nature of the food product that is

sufficiently precise to distinguish it from other food products in line

with the country-specific guidelines.

GDSN Name regulatedProductName


Description sub-tab.

Instructions

Enter the Regulated Product Name as shown on the label.

Qualifications such as ‘with artificial sweeteners’ or ‘with sugar(s)

and artificial sweeteners’ are part of the Regulated Product Name,

so include them.

N.B.

The language cannot be indicated separately in this field: prefix the

text in each field with the language code (ISO 639-1 Alpha 2), which

consists of two lowercase letters. The code for Dutch is ‘nl’,

followed by the separator ‘:’.

Example ”Food supplement”

“Food supplement with sugar and sweeteners”

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation for food products, food supplements

and special foods.


3.2 Contact data The name and address of manufacturer or licence-holder can be entered in the fields in

2.1.

3.2.1 Contact Name

Definition The name of the company or person associated with the

Communication Address.

GDSN Name contactName


Contact Information subtab.

Instructions

If the name of the brand owner in GS1 Data Source (the GLN) is

not the same as the name on the label, enter the name on the

label. This will be the case, for example, if the label shows the

name of the importer.

Example Class Import B.V.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation for food supplements and special

foods.

Remark In the case of pharmaceutical items, medical devices and healthcare

products attributes 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 have to be populated too.

3.2.2 Communication Address

Definition The Communication Address as shown on the label.

GDSN Name communicationAddress


Contact Information subtab.

N.B.

The language cannot be indicated in this field: the text in each field

must be prefixed with the language code (ISO 639-1 Alpha 2), which


followed by the separator ‘:’. The various languages do need to be

entered in separate fields (using a plus sign).

Instructions

Enter the physical address shown on the label. If there is no

physical address on the label, enter another address shown there,

for example a website.

Example Informatieweg 6, 1234 AB Haarlem, or Venlo, NL

Level CU


Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation for food supplements and special

foods.

Remark In the case of pharmaceutical items, medical devices and healthcare

products attributes 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 have to be populated too.

The following three attributes are not mandatory but may be used to provide an

email/website address or a telephone number.

3.2.3 Contact Type

Definition The generic category of the contact person or party for a trade item,

e.g. Procurement.

GDSN Name contactType

Where Contact Information tab.

Instructions

Select the type Consumer Support (CONSUMER_SUPPORT). The

party that provides product support to the end user of a trade item

or a service.

Example Consumer Support (from code list)

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark Only populate this if you enter Communication Channel

Code/Communication Number (3.4.6 and 3.4.7).

3.2.4 Communication Channel Code

Definition The medium used to contact a party.

GDSN Name communicationChannelCode


Contact Information subtab

Instructions

If there is an e-mail address, website, fax or telephone number

shown on the packaging, enter what type of communication channel

it is here. This information is optional, additional to 3.4.5.

Example Website, e-mail (from the code list)

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark Fill in only if 3.2.5 is also populated.


3.2.5 Communication Number

Definition The number or address allocated to a particular communication

medium.

GDSN Name communicationNumber


Contact Information subtab

Instructions

If there is an e-mail address, website, fax or telephone number

shown on the packaging, enter it here. This information is optional,

additional to 3.4.5.

Example www.gs1.nl

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark Fill in only if 3.2.4 is also populated.

3.3 Information on content Enter information relating to content here.

3.3.1 Compulsory Additives Label Information

Definition

A description of all the mandatory label information on the product,

e.g. in line with the German food additives regulation (ZzulV), for

products such as raw and cooked meat, meat products, bread and

bread products.

GDSN Name compulsoryAdditivesLabelInformation


Marketing Information sub-tab.

Instructions

Enter the general Compulsory Additives Label Information as

indicated in the legislation for the product. Warnings and/or specific

information must be entered in the Drug Side Effects And Warnings

field (2.2.2.).

Example

■ Packaged in a protective atmosphere.

■ Read the enclosed instructions before use.

■ A healthy lifestyle is important, as is a varied, balanced diet

Food supplements are not a substitute for this.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by the legislation (except for healthcare products).

Remark Claims can also be listed here.


3.3.2 Net Content

Definition Number indicating the content of the product in the packaging. This

is normally shown on the packaging.

GDSN Name netContent

Where Dimensions/.../Referenced Items tab,

Dimensions sub-tab.

Instructions

Mandatory for consumer units. In the case of a multi-pack state the

total content. In the case of variable measure items state the

average content. Use only the units of measure CM (centimetres),

MM (millimetres), KG (kilograms), GR (grams), LT (litres), ML

(millilitres) and PC (pieces).

Example 750 ML (bottle of water); 20 PC (pack of nappies)

Level CU

Mandatory Yes

Remark

If a consumer unit shows more than one net content, the

manufacturer may list them all if so desired.

N.B. Net content may be entered in grams or kilograms, in which

case it will be the same as the Net Weight.

Some examples of multiple net content:

■ Box of tea containing 25 tea bags @ 1.3 grams:

‒ Net content = 25 PC

‒ Net content = 32.5 GR

■ Bottle of tomato ketchup:

‒ Net content = 750 ML

‒ Net content = 855 GR

■ Carton of ice lollies:




■ Frozen pizza:



■ Multi-pack of cans of soft drink:


‒ Net content = 1980 ML (6 x 330 ML)

For detailed examples of how to use the Net Content field see

Section 3 of the GS1 standard document Trade Item

Implementation Guide.

http://www.gs1.org/gsmp/kc/gdsn/trade_implementation_guide

http://www.gs1.org/gsmp/kc/gdsn/trade_implementation_guide


3.4 List of ingredients

Enter the statement of ingredients here.

N.B. If ingredients are highlighted on the label, there are two ways of entering them:

EITHER in upper case in the Ingredient Statement (see 3.4.1) OR in the Allergen

Statement field (see 3.5.1)

A clear indication of whether there are allergens in a product, and if so which ones,

enables the retailer to highlight them in the online store. To do this, use one of the two

methods above.

3.4.1 Ingredient Statement

Definition Information on the constituent components in the product (a single

character string).

GDSN Name ingredientStatement


Serving/Ingredient/Nutrient Information sub-tab.

Instructions

Enter the ingredients list shown on the label prefixed with the text

‘Ingredients’, using the same spelling and word order as far as

possible. Use commas as separators and capitals for vitamins (e.g.

A, D) and E numbers (e.g. E471).

- If the ingredients are not stated on the label, leave this field

blank.

- Copy the percentages from the ingredients list on the label.

- In the case of multi-packs copy all the ingredients lists on the

package.

If ingredients (allergens) are shown in bold type on the label, enter

the entire highlighted text in upper case in the ingredients list. This

makes it clear that these are allergenic ingredients. Another way of

indicating which ingredients are highlighted on the label is to list

them in the Allergen Statement field (see 3.5.1).

N.B. If there could be allergens due to cross-contamination, copy

the text on the label AFTER the list of ingredients, e.g. ‘May contain

traces of nuts’. (This information used to be in the ‘Allergen

Statement’ field.)

Example: Contains the additional ingredients benzalkonium chloride, sodium

edetate and water for injections.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, if printed on the label.

Opmerking The field must begin with the text ‘Ingredients:’ if this is shown on

the label.


3.5 Allergens

N.B. If ingredients are highlighted on the label, there are two ways of entering them:

EITHER in the Allergen Statement field (see 3.5.1)

OR in upper case in the Ingredient Statement (see 3.4.1)

N.B.

If there is no ingredient statement on the label but certain allergens are listed, enter this

allergen statement in the Ingredient Statement field. This applies to red wine, for

example, if the label says ‘Contains sulphites’: in that case do not prefix it with the text

‘Ingredients’.

A clear indication of whether there are allergens in a product, and if so which ones,

enables the retailer to highlight them in the online store. To do this, use one of the two

methods above.

If there is an allergen, always enter a code in the Allergen Type Code field (3.5.2) so

that retailers can create search functions in their webshops based on this. Any cross-

contamination (‘Can contain traces of ...’) should be listed at the end of the Ingredient

Statement field.

3.5.1 Allergen Statement

Definition Text description of the presence or absence of allergens as laid

down in the local legislation and regulations (a single sentence).

GDSN Name allergenStatement


Allergy ...Information sub-tab.

Instructions

List the ingredients highlighted (usually in bold type) in the ingredient

statement here.

Another way of indicating whether ingredients are highlighted is to

list them in upper case in the ingredient statement (see 3.6.1).

N.B.

Enter an exact copy of the allergens highlighted in the ingredient

statement in the same order here. If a particular allergen is listed

more than once in the ingredient statement, list it more than once

here. This enables retailers to highlight the allergens listed in the

ingredient statement in their webshops (preferably in bold type as on

the label). This field is merely a technical field and is not copied

one-on-one by retailers.

If there is no ingredient statement on the label but certain allergens

are listed, you must not populate this field; use only fields 3.5.2–

3.5.5.


Example Wheat, milk, mustard, soya

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, required by law.

Remark List allergens that can occur (e.g. ‘Can contain traces of nuts’) at

the end of the ingredient statement.

Specify the separate information for each allergen that you have listed in field 3.5.1 or

3.4.1 after this (in fields 3.5.2–3.5.5). This enables retailers to create search functions

in their webshops.

3.5.2 Allergen Type Code

The ‘Food Information Regulation (FIR) nr. 1169/2011 states that ingredients that may

cause an allergic reaction must be listed on the label. These are ingredients or other

substances or products (such as processing aids) that are used in the production of

foods and are still part of the product. Appendix II of the regulation contains the

specific substances listed with their exceptions. Allergens can be specified in field 3.7.2

‘Allergen Type Code’.

Definition Code indicating the type of allergen.

GDSN Name allergenTypeCode



Instructions

State what allergens the product contains, using the

AllergenTypeCodeList. In the case of multi-packs list all the

allergens.

Example See the code list in 5.2 and/or the web interface.

Level CU

Mandatory No, but is urgently recommended by retailers.

Remark If you populate this field you should also populate fields 3.5.3, 3.5.4

and 3.5.5.

N.B.

If the product contains an allergen that is mandatory to mention,

enter the code for one of the mandatory allergens (see 5.2).

You can also go into more detail, for example: in the case of

cashew nuts you need to enter the mandatory code for ‘Nuts (AN)’,

and you can add the detail ‘Cashew nuts (SC)’. Another example is

barley: the allergen code ‘Gluten (AW)’ must always be entered (as

with any gluten-containing cereals), and you can add the code


‘Barley (GB)’ as a detail.

This field is also used to create search filters.

3.5.3 Allergen Specification Agency

Definition Code for the organization that maintains the allergen specifications.

GDSN Name allergenSpecificationAgency



Instructions -

Example EU (mandatory value)

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, if the allergens are specified separately in the Allergen Type

Code field (3.5.2). Retailers are also very keen to have this.

Remark -

3.5.4 Allergen Specification Name

Definition Free-form text field containing the name and version of the

Regulation or standard relating to the allergen specification.

GDSN Name allergenSpecificationName



Instructions -

Example 1169/2011 (mandatory value)

Level CU


Code field (3.5.2).

Remark -

3.5.5 Level of Containment

The field 3.7.5 ‘Level Of Containment’ indicates the extent of the presence of the

allergen (‘Contains’, ‘Free From’, ‘May Contain’).

The meaning of ‘Contains’:

This concerns the allergens that are part of the recipe. In other words, these are the


ingredients or processing aids used in the making or preparing of the food. These are

intentionally added to the food and are part of the recipe.

The meaning of ‘Free From’:

The allergens that are classified with ‘Free From’ are not part of the recipe and

therefore have not deliberately been added to the food. N.B. This value can NOT be

used based on the information on the label. It is recommended to only grant this value

if it can be attributed with certainty, based on internal information possessed by the

manufacturer.

The meaning of ‘May Contain’:

‘May contain’ or cross-contamination means that allergens may end up in the product

during the process, or in other ways. The manufacturer has the obligation to organize

the process in such a way that the risk of cross contamination is minimized. If the

manufacturer determines, based on a risk assessment, that remnants of allergens may

end up in the product, then the following warning must be placed on the label: ‘may

contain………’.

The Food Information Regulation (FIR) does not state any rules about the declaration of

allergens of possible cross-contamination. There is also no regulation on how the

manufacturer should perform a risk assessment. As a result, the performance of the risk

assessments differs per manufacturer, which makes it difficult for retailers and

consumers to estimate how high the risk is. There are new developments that can give

substance to this. For example, VITAL 2, which is a calculation where the risk of cross-

contamination is assessed based on thresholds. Yet the usage of such calculations is

still very limited.

Definition Code indicating the presence of the allergen.

GDSN Name levelOfContainment



Instructions

State only whether an allergen is present in the product: the product

contains X. Use the LevelOfContainmentCodeList:.

CONTAINS: Intentionally included in the product.

FREE_FROM: The product is free from the indicated substance.

MAY_CONTAIN: The substance is not intentionally included, but due

to shared production facilities or other reasons, the product may

contain the substance.

The same rules apply as for Allergen Type Code:

If an allergen is not mentioned here, that does not mean the

product is ‘X-free’.

Example The item contains this substance as an ingredient (or the substance

is present in an ingredient) (from the code list).

Level CU



Code field (3.5.2). Retailers are also very keen to have this.

Remark -

3.6 Nutrients Enter information on nutrients here. The following sections show nutritional value fields

which can be populated if all the substances in the list on the label are included in the

nutrient list in Appendix 5.1. If the label lists other substances, use the Non Food

Ingredient Name field (2.3.1) and skip the fields in this chapter.

3.6.1 Preparation State

Definition Code indicating whether the nutrient information applies to the

prepared or unprepared state of the product.

GDSN Name preparationState



Instructions

State whether the nutrient information relates to the product as

unprepared or prepared by the consumer. If it relates to the

prepared product, this will be specifically stated on the label.

■ Unprepared: the nutrient information relates to the state in

which the products are sold.

‒ Examples: soft drinks, chocolate bars.

■ Prepared: the nutrient information relates to the prepared

state, i.e. following preparation by the consumer in

accordance with the instructions on the package.

‒ Examples: cake made from cake mix, breakfast cereal with

milk.

Example Prepared

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, if it is shown on the label and all the substances are included

in the nutrient list in Appendix 5.1.

3.6.2 Nutrient Type Code

Definition Code from the list in the INFOODS table identifying nutrients in the

product.

GDSN Name nutrientTypeCode




Instructions Go to the code list in Appendix 5.1 and select the correct codes for

the nutrients shown on the label.

Example Lactose (LACS)

Level CU



Remark In case of multi-packs enter here the average nutrient content.

3.6.3 Measurement Precision

Definition Code indicating whether the nutrient content stated is precise or

approximate.

GDSN Name measurementPrecision



Instructions The default is ‘approximately’. Use ‘less than’ if the label says

‘<‘.The third option, ‘exactly’, is not used.

Example Approximately

Level CU



Remark If there are ‘traces’ enter ‘less than 0 grams’ as the Measurement

Precision/Quantity Contained.

3.6.4 Quantity Contained

Definition Measurement indicating the quantity of nutrients in the product,

based on the Serving Size.

GDSN Name quantityContained



Instructions

Enter the amount of nutrient per 100 GR or 100 ML. Use the same

values as shown on the label.

N.B.

Use a period as the decimal separator.

Example 35.1 GR (the unit of measure is entered in a separate field)


Level CU



Remark

For food supplements where not all the substances are included in

the nutrient list in Appendix 5.1 enter the quantities in the Non

Food Ingredient Name field (2.3.1).

In the case of multi-packs state the average nutritional value of the

products in the multi-pack. If this is not possible because the items

are too different, enter the nutritional value of the primary item. If

this cannot be ascertained either, enter the nutritional value of a

random item in the multi-pack.

3.6.5 Serving Size

Definition Measurement indicating the Serving Size in relation to which the

data for each nutrient is declared, e.g. per 100 grams.

GDSN Name servingSize



Instructions State what serving size the nutrient list applies to.). It is not

possible at present to enter nutritional values per serving.

Example 1 or 100 (the unit of measure is entered in a separate field)

Level CU



3.6.6 Serving Size UOM

Definition Measurement indicating the Serving Size in relation to which the

data for each nutrient is declared, e.g. per 100 grams.

GDSN Name servingSize



Instructions State what serving size the nutrient list applies to.

Example Pieces (PC) or grams (GR)

Level CU




3.6.7 Percentage of Daily Value Intake

Definition The percentage of daily intake of a nutrient recommended by the

target market authorities, based on the Serving Size.

GDSN Name percentageOfDailyValueIntake



Instructions

Enter the percentage of the recommended daily amount of the

nutrient per 100 GR or 100 ML as shown on the label. If the

percentage is not shown per 100 GR or 100 ML, leave this field

blank.

Example 18.2

Level CU



Remark

For food supplements where not all the substances are included in

the nutrient list in Appendix 5.1 enter the quantities in the Non Food

Ingredient Name field (2.3.1).

3.6.8 Daily Value Intake Reference

Definition Free-form text field indicating the reference daily intake on which the

intake per nutrient is based.

GDSN Name dailyValueIntakeReference



Instructions

Enter the description of the reference intake shown on the label.

Abbreviate the text if it contains more than 70 characters. Only

populate this field if you have entered percentages in 3.6.6.

Example Based on 2000 kcal

Level CU




3.7 Origin Use this field to provide information on the places/areas where the product has been.

3.7.1 Country of Origin Statement

Definition Free-form text field describing the geographical area from which the

product originates.

GDSN Name countryOfOriginStatement


Origin Information sub-tab.

Instructions You should enter all the information listed on origin here.

N.B.

The language cannot be indicated separately in this field: prefix the

text in this field with the language code (ISO 639-1 Alpha 2), which


followed by the separator ‘:’. The various languages should however

be entered in separate fields (using a plus sign).

Example nl: Ierland, Oostelijke Atlantische Oceaan

Level CU


Remark -


3.8 Preparation and usage An additional Drug Side Effects And Warnings field (2.2.2) has been added for drug

store items. You can enter Consumer Usage Storage Instructions in field 3.8.2.

3.8.1 Preparation instructions

Definition Instruction text on how to prepare the product before serving it.

GDSN Name unspecifiedPreparationTypePreparationInstructions


Diet/Preparation/... sub-tab.

Instructions

Enter the preparation instructions as shown on the label. If the

preparation instructions include symbols, enter them in text form. If

additional ingredients are required for preparation, state that here. If

there are no preparation instructions on the label, leave this field

blank.

Example Preheat the frying pan on a high heat. Fry the meat for 4-6 minutes.

Serve the meat on a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Level CU


Remark -

3.8.2 Consumer Usage and Storage Instructions

Definition

The consumer instructions in the text for the storage and usage of a

product that are normally shown on the label or with the product.

They may refer to a recommended storage temperature, a specific

mode of storage required or the environment.

GDSN Name consumerUsageStorageInstructions


Diet/Preparation/... sub-tab.

Instructions

Enter Consumer Usage Storage Instructions here. If you enter

instructions for both use and storage you can precede the usage

instructions with ‘Use:’ and the storage instructions with ‘Store:’

If the instructions are shown diagrammatically, translate them into

text. Enter Drug Side Effects And Warnings in 2.2.2.

Example ‘Shake before use’.

‘Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, dark place’.

Level CU



Remark -

3.9 Claims Enter information on claims here.

3.9.1 Nutritional Claim

Definition Free-form text field for any additional nutritional claims.

GDSN Name nutritionalClaim



Instructions If the label contains additional nutritional claims, list them here.

Example Rich in proteins

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark -

3.9.2 Health Claim

Definition Free-form text field for any health claims in line with the target

market regulations.

GDSN Name healthClaim



Instructions

If the label contains health claims, list them here. This field is limited

to 70 characters. If that is not enough, repeat this field by clicking

on the green “+” were the arrow is below. This also applies to

medical claims for pharmaceutical items.

Example

■ Vitamin C enhances resistance.

■ Enhances mood.

■ Provides extra energy when you are tired.

■ Enhances muscle and nervous system performance.

■ For influenza.

Level CU

Mandatory Yes, for healthcare products.


3.9.3 Trade Item Marketing Message

Definitie Marketing boodschap gekoppeld aan het product.

GDSN Name tradeItemMarketingMessage



Instructions Use this field for marketing claims if they are shown on one of the

sides of the package.

Example This product has been developed by dermatologists.

This product contains only natural ingredients.

Level CU

Mandatory No

3.10 Marks/ logos Use these fields to provide information on marks and logos that are shown on the label

and/or package. A code can be selected for fields 3.10.1–3.10.4 (see section 4).

3.10.1 Package Marks Environment

Definition List of environmental marks (e.g. recycling) shown on the package.

GDSN Name packageMarksEnvironment



Instructions

If there is an environmental mark on the label or package and it is

included in the code list of marks for the Netherlands (see 4.1),

enter it here. A few examples are given in 4.1, but the complete list

is longer.

Example EKO (EKO), Eco Label (European Union) (EU_ECO_LABEL)

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark -

3.10.2 Package Marks Diet Allergen

Definition List of diet or allergen marks shown on the package.

GDSN Name packageMarksDietAllergen




Instructions

If there is a dietary/allergen mark on the label or package enter it

here. A few examples are given in 4.2, but the complete list is

longer.

Example Conscious choice (IK_KIES_BEWUST)

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark -

3.10.3 Package Marks Free From

Definition List of ‘free-from’ marks shown on the package.

GDSN Name packageMarksFreeFrom



Instructions If there is a Free-From mark on the label or package, enter it here.

A few examples are given in 4.3, but the complete list is longer.

Example Gluten-free (FREE_FROM_GLUTEN)

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark -

3.10.4 Package Marks Ethical

Definition List of ethical marks shown on the package.

GDSN Name packageMarksEthical



Instructions If there is an ethical mark on the label or package, enter it here. A

few examples are given in 4.4, but the complete list is longer.

Example Fair Trade mark (FAIR_TRADE_MARK)

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark -


3.11 Handling product changes If there is a change to a product, we would refer you to the document

‘Recommendation on How to Handle Product Changes’. If the recommendation explains

you do not need a new GTIN but you do need to provide information on the product

change, populate the following fields using the procedure set out in the document.

3.11.1 Production Variant Effective Date

Definition The effective date of the first production batch of a product variant.

GDSN Name productionVariantEffectiveDate


Food & Beverage Information sub-tab.

Instructions

State the expiry date of the first production batch here. If this date

is not known, make an estimation based on the expected lifespan of

the variant.

If the expiry date is expressed as a month, use the first day

of the month.

If the expiry date is expressed as a year, use the first day

of the year.

This attribute must be populated if Product Variant Description

(3.11.3) is populated.

Example 19-06-2015

Level CU


Remark

The definition of this attribute in this document is different from the

official GDSN definition. The reason for this is that the Dutch market

has agreed to populate this attribute with the expiry date of the first

production batch of the variant.

3.11.2 Effective Date

Definition The date on which this information takes effect.

GDSN Name effectiveDate



Instructions State the date on which the change takes effect here.

Example 01-07-2015

Level CU




Remark -

3.11.3 Production Variant Description

Definition Free-form text provided by the manufacturer to describe the

production variant. Examples: package series X, package series Y.

GDSN Name productionVariantDescription


Food & Beverage Information sub-tab.

Instructions This is a free-form text field that can be used for your own

purposes to differentiate between variants with the same GTIN.

Example Series X

Level CU

Mandatory No

Remark This field cannot be empty if Product Variant Effective date is filled.


4 Appendix In the paragraphs of this chapter the various packaging marks are listed, broken down

by type. Also, you find code list for nutrients and allergens.

4.1 Environmental marks

Logo Name in GS1 Data Source

Organic Farming (European Union)

(EU_ORGANIC_FARMING)

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

(FOREST_STEWARDSHIP_COUNCIL_LABEL)

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

(MARINE_STEWARDSHIP_COUNCIL_LABEL)

Organic Production (EKO)

(EKO)

Rainforest Alliance

(RAINFOREST_ALLIANCE)

Eco label (European Union)

(EU_ECO_LABEL)


4.2 Dietary/Allergen Marks

Logo Name in GDSN

Cholesterol reducing product

(GEZONDE_KEUZE_KLAVERTJE)

Will be deleted in May 2016

Conscious Choice

(IK_KIES_BEWUST)

Will be deleted in May 2016

Vegetarian

(VEGETARIAN)

4.3 Free from Marks

Logo Name in GDSN

Gluten free

(FREE_FROM_GLUTEN)

Milk free

(FREE_FROM_MILK)


4.4 Ethical Marks

Logo Name in GDSN

UTZ Certified

(UTZ_CERTIFIED)

Fairtrade

(FAIR_TRADE_MARK)


4.5 Nutrients code list

Code Nutrient Remarks

AAE- Amino acids

BIOT Biotin / Vitamin H

CA Calcium

CASN Casein

CHO- Carbohydrate, total; method of

determination unknown or variable

Not used in the

Netherlands, but

applicable in other

countries

CHOAVL Carbohydrate

CHOCAL Vitamin D3

CHOL- Cholesterol

CHOLN Choline

CLD Chloride

CR Chromium

CU Copper

ENER- Energy in kJ and kcal (use this code twice.

Enter for the unit of measure kJ or kcal.)

ENERA Energy, gross; determined by direct analysis

using bomb calorimetry

Not used in the

Netherlands, but

applicable in other

countries

ENERSF Calories from Saturated Fat

F16D0 Palmitic acid

F18D2CN6 Linoleic acid

F18D3N3 Alpha-linolenic acid

F20D4 Arachidonic acid

F20D5N3 Eicosapentaenoic acid

F22D6N3 Docosahexaenoic acid

FAMSCIS Fatty acids, monounsaturated



FAPUCIS Fatty acids, polyunsaturated

APUN3 Fatty acids, total n-3 polyunsaturated

FAPUN6 Fatty acids, total n-6 polyunsaturated

FASAT Fatty acids, saturated

FAT Fat

FATRN Fatty acids

FD Fluoride

FE Iron

FIB- Fibre; method of determination unknown or

variable

Not used in the

Netherlands, but

applicable in other

countries

FIBINS Fibre, water-insoluble

FIBSOL Fibre, water-soluble

FIBTG Fibre

FOL Folate, total

FOLDFE Folic acid / Vitamin B11

FRUFB Fructose in dietary fibre

G_CMO Carbon Monoxide

G_HC Bicarbonate

G_NICT Nicotine

G_NMES Non-milk Extrinsic Sugars

G_TAR Tar

GALFB Galactose in dietary fibre

GINSENG Ginseng

GLUCNB Betaglucan

GLUS Glucose

HMB Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate



ID Iodide

INOTL Inositol / Vitamin B7

IODIZED_SALT Table salt mixed with a minute amount of

various iodine-containing salts

K Potassium

L_CARNITINE Carnitine

LACS Lactose

MALTDEX Maltodextrin

MG Magnesium

MN Manganese

MO Molybdenum

NA Sodium

NACL Salt

Not used in the

Netherlands, but

applicable in other

countries

NIA Niacin / Vitamin B3

NITRA Nitrates

NUCLEOTIDE Nucleotide

P Phosphorus

PANTAC Pantothenic acid / Vitamin B5

PHOLIP Phospholipids, total

POLYL Polyols

PRO- Protein

PROANI Protein from animal sources

PROPLA Protein from plant sources

RIBF Riboflavin / Vitamin B2

S6+ Sulfur

SALTEQ Salt equivalent



SE Selenium

SEO Selenium, organic

SI2+ Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

STARCH Starch

SUCS Sucrose

SUGAD Sugar, added

SUGAR Sugars, total

Not used in the

Netherlands, but

applicable in other

countries

SUGAR- Sugars

TAU Taurine

THIA Thiamin / Vitamin B1

VITA- Vitamin A

VITB12 Vitamin B12

VITB6- Vitamin B6

VITC- Vitamin C

VITD- Vitamin D

VITE- Vitamin E

VITK Vitamin K

WHEY Whey protein

ZN Zinc

X_FUNS Total unsaturated fats

X_SALATRIM Salatrim


4.6 Allergen code list

Code Definition Mandatory Remarks

AC

Refers to the presence of Crustaceans and

their derivatives in the product, as listed as

listed in the regulations specified in

AllergenSpecificationAgency and

AllergenSpecificationName.

YES

AE

Refers to the presence of eggs and their

derivatives in the product, as listed as




YES

AF

Refers to the presence of fish and their

derivatives in the product, as listed in as




YES

AM

Refers to the presence of milk and their





YES

AN

Refers to the presence of tree nuts and

their derivatives in the product, as listed in

the regulations specified in


AllergenSpecificationName. Tree nuts can

include almonds, hazelnut, walnut, cashews,

etc.

YES

AP

Refers to the presence of peanuts and


as listed in the regulations specified in



YES

AS

Refers to the presence of sesame seeds or





YES

AU

Refers to the presence of Sulphur Dioxide

and Sulphites in the product, as listed in




YES



AW

Refers to the presence of cereals

containing gluten and their derivatives in

the product, as listed in the regulations

specified in AllergenSpecificationAgency and


YES

AY

Refers to the presence of soybeans and





YES

BC

Refers to the presence of celery or their





YES

BM

Refers to the presence of mustard or their





YES

NL

Refers to the presence of Lupine and their





YES

UM

Refers to the presence of molluscs and





YES

AH

Refers to the presence of Anise Alcohol as




AI

Refers to the presence of Alpha-Isomethyl

Ionone as listed in the regulations specified

in AllergenSpecificationAgency and


AL

Refers to the presence of Amyl Cinnamal




AX Refers to the presence of other gluten

containing grain and gluten containing grain



products as listed in the regulations



BA

Refers to the presence of Benzyl Alcohol




BB

Refers to the presence of Benzyl Benzoate




BE

Refers to the presence of 2 (4-tert-

Butylbenzyl) also known as Butylphenyl

Methylpropional as listed in the regulations

specified in the AllergenSpecificationAgency

and AllergenSpecificationName.

BI

Refers to the presence of Benzyl

Cinnamate as listed in the regulations



BS

Refers to the presence of Benzyl Salicylate




CA

Refers to the presence of Cinnamyl Alcohol




CL

Refers to the presence of Cinnamal as




CN

Refers to the presence of Citronellol as




CO

Refers to the presence of Coumarin as




CT

Refers to the presence of Citral as listed in






EG

Refers to the presence of Eugenol as listed

in the regulations specified in



EP

Refers to the presence of Oak moss

extract (Evernia Prunastri) as listed in the

regulations specified in



EV

Refers to the presence of Treemoss extract

(Evernia Furfuracea) as listed in the




FA

Refers to the presence of Farnesol as




GB

Refers to the presence of Barley and

barley products (gluten containing grain) as




GE

Refers to the presence of Geraniol as listed




GK

Refers to the presence of kamut and

kamut products (gluten containing grain) as




GO

Refers to the presence of oat and oat

products (gluten containing grain) as listed




GS

Refers to the presence of spelt and spelt

products (gluten containing grain) as listed






HC

Refers to the presence of

Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldeh

yde as listed in the regulations specified in



HX

Refers to the presence of Hexyl

Cinnamaldehyde as listed in the regulations



HY

Refers to the presence of Hydroxycitronellal




ML

Refers to the presence of lactose as listed




MO

Refers to the presence 3 Methyl-4-(2,6,6-

trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-on as




NC

Refers to the presence of cocoa and their





NE

Refers to the presence of peas and pea

products as listed in the regulations



NK

Refers to the presence of coriander and





NM

Refers to the presence of corn and their





NP

Refers to the presence of pod fruits and







NR

Refers to the presence of rye and their





NW

Refers to the presence of carrot and their





SA

Refers to the presence of almond and

almond products as listed in the regulations



SC

Refers to the presence of cashew and

cashew products as listed in the




SH

Refers to the presence of hazelnut and

hazelnut products as listed in the




SM

Refers to the presence of macadamia nut

and macadamia nut products as listed in




SP

Refers to the presence of pecan nut and

pecan nut products as listed in the




SQ

Refers to the presence of Queensland nut

and Queensland nut products as listed in




SR

Refers to the presence of brazil nut and

brazil nut products as listed in the






ST

Refers to the presence of pistachio and

pistachio products as listed in the




SW

Refers to the presence of walnut and

walnut products as listed in the regulations



TN

Contains traces of tree nuts, i.e. almonds,

various kinds of tree nuts as listed in the




UW

Refers to the presence of wheat and their

derivatives in the product, as listed in the





Version control and contact information

Date Version Changed by Description

30-03-2015 1.0 Reinier Prenger/

Sylvia Stein First version

23-04-2015 1.1 Sylvia Stein

- Product Group

definitions added to

chapter 1.

- Attributes grouped

according to the user

interface.

- Changes in the

instructions for the

attribute

consumerUsageStorage

Instructions.

- Minor corrections.


- Corrections to the

table on page 6.

- Attribute “preparation

Instructions” has been

exoanded with

additional rules from

the grocery sector.


- Attribute

lifespanAfterOpening

has been removed.


- Nutrients can be

declared for portions

other than 100 gr or

100 ml as long as

they are listed on

section 5.1.

- Minor clarifications and

corrections.

25-06-2015 1.5 Sylvia Stein - Minor clarifications and

corrections.

27-07-2015 1.6 Petra Geerdink

Gabriel Sobrino

- CR 15-056: changes in

the code list for

section 3.5.5

- Several updates on

codelists in Appendix

5.1 en 5.2 (CR 15-

060, CR 15-074, CR

15-80 en CR 15-081)


- Name change on

attribute 2.4.3

(certification value)


- Minor clarifications and

corrections.

- Clarifications on 3.5.2

and 3.5.5

02-11-2015 1.8

Petra Geerdink

Jan Schimmel

Gabriel Sobrino

Rachel van Rhijn

- CR 15-100: addition of

5 nutrient codes for

foreign markets.

- Changes on lists 4.5

and 4.6 to indicate

which codes are

available in GS1 DAS.

- Minor clarifications in

3.11.1.

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