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GS1 & ETIM Product Data Management for DIY & Garden Suppliers

Manufacturers and suppliers in the DIY, garden and building materials sector face increasingly complex product data requirements. Besides the GS1 Global Data Model, many retailers require ETIM classifications, GS1 DIY & Garden extensions and additional retailer-specific attributes. In the Benelux the data standard DIY and Garden & Pet is required.


Qmica helps you transform existing ERP or PIM data into compliant product information, validate it against the latest standards and publish it confidently to GS1-certified data pools and retail partners.

Sector - DIY and Garden

Data Standard

REQUIRED
GS1 Global Data Model

Data standard

Defines the core trade item structure, packaging hierarchy and logistics information required for retail and GDSN publication across home and interior categories.

MARKET REQUIRED
GS1 DIY & Garden & Pet Benelux

Regional extension

Adds regional attribute requirements used by DIY and home improvement retailers in the Benelux market.

ETIM Classification

Additional classification

Provides structured technical specifications for lighting and installation-driven products, enabling accurate filtering, comparison and marketplace distribution.

Why this standard applies

DIY and Garden & Pet retailers require detailed technical specifications, dimensional data and material information beyond standard retail attributes.


Industry Challenges

Managing product data for DIY and Garden products often involves multiple standards and retailer-specific requirements.


Suppliers frequently struggle with:

  • Maintaining both GS1 and ETIM data
  • Missing technical specifications
  • Retailer-specific product requirements
  • Inconsistent units of measure
  • Manual Excel processes
  • Frequent changes to industry standards
  • Slow product introductions
  • Data quality issues leading to publication errors
Supported Standards

Qmica supports all major product data standards used within the DIY and Garden sector.


  • GS1 Global Data Model for trade item and logistics data
  • GS1 DIY, Garden & Pet Benelux extensions
  • ETIM Classification for technical product specifications
  • Retailer-specific data models
  • Custom customer requirements
Why Qmica


Qmica enables DIY and Garden suppliers to manage complex product information through one central platform.


  • Transform ERP and PIM data into GS1-compliant product data
  • Combine commercial GS1 data with ETIM technical classifications
  • Detect missing attributes before publication
  • Validate against the latest standards
  • Publish to GS1-certified data pools and retailer channels
  • Automatically stay up to date with changing data standards
Typical Customers


Designed for manufacturers and suppliers of:

  • Power tools
  • Hand tools
  • Building materials
  • Hardware & fasteners
  • Plumbing products
  • Electrical installation products
  • Paint & decorating supplies
  • Garden tools & machinery
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecues
  • Irrigation products
  • Plant care
  • Pots & planters
  • Outdoor decoration
  • Pet food & snacks
  • Pet accessories
  • Aquatics & terrarium products
  • Animal care & hygiene products

Ready to simplify GS1 & ETIM product data?

Transform, validate and publish product data for DIY, Garden and Building Materials with confidence.