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GALIA

French national body within the ODETTE ecosystem.

Definition

GALIA is a non-profit association founded in 1984 at the initiative of Renault and PSA. It adapts ODETTE recommendations to the French market, publishes EDI implementation guidelines (Global EDI, the Galia transport label) and certifies service-provider solutions. It is the French counterpart of Germany's VDA.

Origin

GALIA publishes its recommendations at galia.com; it is one of the national bodies that are members of ODETTE International.

Example in context

The 'Galia' shipping label (transport label, derived from the ODETTE standard) identifies a dispatch unit between a French supplier and its customer.

  • ODETTE — the pan-European body GALIA belongs to.
  • VDA 4905 — the German equivalent on the delivery call-off side.

Last updated: June 20, 2026