GS1 Synkka version release 3.1.27
Changes to attributes
In the update, there will be a total of 13 new attributes for the following entities:
- Providing material information for consumables
- Package claims
- Alternate Text
- Claims
In the update, the following attributes are removed from the information profile of the Finnish target market:
- Material content (3029), existing data is migrated to Material statement (4670)
- Trade Item Feature Benefit (1067), the existing information will be deleted from the GS1 Synkka database
After the update, it is no longer possible to add information to the above-mentioned data fields in the user interface. If, however, the information provider's CIN message still transmits this information, it will be stored in GS1 Synkka, and the product will not be left with an error.
Changes to attribute names
Changes to the Finnish names of following attributes will be implemented:
| Id | Current name | New name |
| 4666 | Pakkauksen raaka-aineen tyyppi | Pakkausmateriaalin alkuperä |
| 4667 | Pakkauksen raaka-aineen määrä prosenteissa | Pakkausmateriaalin alkuperän määrä prosenteissa |
| 4664 | Yhdistelmä: pakkauksen raaka-aineen tyyppi | Yhdistelmä: materiaalin lähde |
| 4665 | Yhdistelmä: Pakkauksen raaka-aineen määrä prosenteissa | Yhdistelmä: materiaalin lähteen määrä prosenteissa |
| 1754 | Yhdistelmä: pakkausmateriaalin määrä | Yhdistelmä: pakkausmateriaalin paino |
Change in reporting sustainability features
At the moment, the Sustainability feature code (1717) contains values that can be declared in the package's claims in the future. In the May update, these values will be migrated to claims as follows:
SustainabilityFeatureCode 1717 | packagingClaimTypeCode 5587 | packagingClaimElementCode 5584 |
| MADE_FROM_RECYCLED_MATERIAL | MADE_WITH | RECYCLED_MATERIAL |
| MADE_FROM_RENEWABLE_MATERIAL | MADE_WITH | RENEWABLE_MATERIAL |
| MADE_WITH_100_PERCENT_RENEWABLE_WIND_POWER | MADE_WITH_100_PERCENT | WIND_POWER |
| PARTIALLY_MADE_FROM_RECYCLED_MATERIALS | PARTIALLY_MADE_WITH | RECYCLED_MATERIAL |
SustainabilityFeatureCode 3017 | ClaimTypeCode 5317 | ClaimElementCode 5318 |
| MADE_FROM_RECYCLED_MATERIAL | MADE_WITH | RECYCLED_MATERIAL |
| MADE_FROM_RENEWABLE_MATERIAL | MADE_WITH | RENEWABLE_MATERIAL |
| MADE_WITH_100_PERCENT_RENEWABLE_WIND_POWER | MADE_WITH_100_PERCENT | WIND_POWER |
| PARTIALLY_MADE_FROM_RECYCLED_MATERIALS | PARTIALLY_MADE_WITH | RECYCLED_MATERIAL |
Changes to code lists
There will be new values for the following code list, which will be implemented in Finland:
- Claim Element Code (5318)
There will be new values for the following code lists, which will not be used in Finland:
- Nutrient Type Code (1241)
- Packaging Marked Label Accreditation Code (1837)
- File Type Code (2469)
There will be updates in the Finnish names of the values in the following code lists:
- Packaging Material Type Code (1732,1753)
- Packaging Type Code (1719)
- Country Code
- Preparation State Code (1225)
Nutrient Type Code (1241) change to reporting vitamins
The codes are changed to match the codes used by other countries.
| Code now | New code | |
Vitamin C
| VITC | VITC- |
Vitamin D
| VITD | VITD- |
Vitamin E | VITE | VITE- |
Packaging Type Code (1719) changes
The following packaging type codes are restricted from use in the Finnish target market:
| Code | Name |
| AM | Ampulli |
| BK | Vasu |
| X11 | Pakkausvanne |
| GTG | Nestekartonkipakkaus, kolmionmallinen |
| NT | Verkko |
| CQ | Kasetti |
| CHB | Suoja |
Changes to the Finnish names of following Package types will be implemented:
| Code | Current name | New name |
| AA | Transbox, bulkkitavarasäiliö | Kestokuljetuspakkaus |
| WRP | Kääritty | Kääre |
If, however, the information provider's CIN message still transmits this information, it will be stored in GS1 Synkka, and the product will not be left with an error.
Changes in allergen reporting
Allergen Specification Agency (14) attribute is removed from the Finnish data model, existing information is removed from the GS1 Synkka database.
Allergen Specification Name (15), the attribute is removed from the Finnish data model, the existing information is deleted from the GS1 Synkka database.
The value X99 - Does not contain declaration obligatory allergens, is excluded from the code list of allergens. If the product has no allergens, it is reported with the attribute Is Allergen Relevant Data Provided (4008) – True.
If the value X99 is the only information in the Allergen list, the information is migrated to Is Allergen Relevant Data Provided – True.
New validations
The May update will include the following new validations:
| G1862 | Error | If referencedTradeItemTypeCode equals 'SUBSTITUTED', then tradeItem/gtin SHALL not equal referencedTradeItem/gtin |
| G1865 | Error | If species is used, then genus SHALL be used. |
| G1868 | Error | packagingClaimTypeCode and packagingClaimElementCode should be both used if one is used. |
| 400.325 | Warning | If hierarchy level is pallet then packaging type code should be pallet, pallet box, rack or cage. |
| 400.326 | Warning | If hierarchy level is case then packaging type code should be box, case, tray, wrap, intermediate bulk container or crate |
| 400.327 | Warning | If hierarchy level is case then packaging type code should not be pallet, pallet box, rack, cage, intermediate bulk container or crate |
| 400.328 | Warning | Use only one package type code per level of the package hierarchy |
| 400.324 | Warning | Platform Type Code and Platform Terms And Conditions Code can only be given to GTIN coded pallets. |
| 400.329 | Warning | If packaging material code is equal Composite or Laminated carton is not allow to use packaging Raw Material Code or Packaging Raw Material Content Percentage. Use instead composite level information. |
| 400.292 | Warning | If Allergen type code (20) is equal (AN) Tree nuts and its derivatives, must also be given as to which nut is involved (walnut, pistachio, Brazil nut, pecan nut, macadamia nut, hazelnut or cashew). |
Changed validation
The following warning becomes an error in May. In the future, food products will be required to provide a list of ingredients, even if it is a one-ingredient product.
| 400.263 | Error | The product is a food item and has not been given an Ingredient Statement (816). |
Changes in GPC classes
In this GPC update, the segment 50000000 Food/beverage/tobacco, tobacco is moved to the segment 12000000 Tobacco/Cannabis. The brick codes of tobacco products remain unchanged. There will be added new categories for tobacco and cannabis products. Note that, if higher levels of GPC classification are used in own systems, this must be dismantled.
There will be new classes and bricks in the Arts/Crafts/Needlework supplies family.
There will be a new class and bricks for Postmortem Products.
There will be new attributes for Equestrian Sports Equipment.