Packaging material data model
In the development project, the operating model and data structure developed in the Data model of raw material master data project was applied for the identification of packaging components and the management of packaging material data. The project aimed to improve the consistency and usability of packaging data throughout the supply chain. The project, which was implemented together with food industry, grocery companies and packaging industry players, is part of the GS1 Finland´s Interoperable traceability program.
In the project, a model was created that allows product packaging to be individualised and its batches to be identified using the GTIN and application identifiers, and enables linking the individualised packaging to the basic information about it using the data fields of the GDSN product data standard. Based on selected examples, the attributes and practices for reporting information that are key to the traceability of packaging was defined. In addition, the data model work applied the basis created in the Data model of food sustainability project for packaging materials, and instructions were prepared for the example packages for storing data in registers.
Publications
Tasks and objectives
- The project aimed to develop a unified operating model for the identification and data management of packaging components as part of product information.
- The project produced an operating model for the identification of packaging components, a data model for packaging material data, and instructions for storing data in registers.
Project timetable
5.1.-30.6.2026
Project organisation
Apetit, Atria, Fazer, GS1 Finland, HKFoods, Kesko, SOK and Valio