GS1-GDSN-TRADE-ITEM

Multilateral product data synchronisation.

Definition

GDSN relies on 40+ certified data pools (1WorldSync, SA2 Worldsync, Atrify, Equadis, BMECat-Salsify) syncing via the GS1 Global Registry. Data format: trade-item-attributes based on XML CIN (Catalogue Item Notification).

Origin

Launched by GS1 in 2004 ; v3 published 2017.

Example in context

Nestlé publishes its 10,000 SKUs via 1WorldSync — synced in 2 hours into all retailer data pools.

Related terms

• GTIN-14 — trade item identifier.