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.
GS1 Product Data Management for Home & Living Suppliers
Home & Living suppliers manage extensive product ranges, seasonal collections and multiple retail channels. Accurate product information, packaging data and logistics attributes are essential to ensure products are listed quickly and correctly by retailers.
Qmica helps manufacturers and suppliers transform existing ERP or PIM data into GS1-compliant product information, validate it against the latest standards and publish confidently to GS1-certified data pools and retail partners.
Data Standard
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
Home products require dimensions, materials, safety data and packaging hierarchy — often across multiple markets.
Industry Challenges
Managing product data for home décor, furniture and home accessories requires complete and consistent information across multiple retailers and markets.
Suppliers often face challenges such as:
- Missing dimensions and packaging information
- Inconsistent product descriptions
- Retailer-specific product requirements
- Large seasonal product assortments
- Manual Excel-based product data management
- Frequent updates to GS1 standards
- Delays in introducing new collections
- Maintaining consistent product data across multiple sales channels
Supported Standards
Qmica supports the product data standards commonly used within the Home & Living industry.
- GS1 Global Data Model
- GDSN publication
- Retailer-specific product requirements
- Country-specific GS1 requirements
- Custom customer data models
Why Qmica
Qmica enables Home & Living suppliers to manage complete and compliant product information from one central platform.
- Transform ERP and PIM data into GS1-compliant product information
- Detect missing mandatory attributes before publication
- Validate product data against the latest standards
- Publish to GS1-certified data pools and retailers
- Support multiple countries and retail channels
- Automatically stay up to date with changing GS1 standards
Typical Customers
Designed for manufacturers and suppliers of:
- Home décor
- Furniture
- Home accessories
- Lighting
- Kitchenware
- Tableware
- Decorative accessories
- Storage solutions
- Outdoor living products
- Seasonal decorations
- Giftware
- Interior lifestyle products
Ready to simplify Home & Living product data?
Transform, validate and publish GS1-compliant product data for home décor, furniture and lifestyle products with confidence.