Add GDSN Attributes

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This article explains the process for adding the following GDSN Attributes:

• Allergen Related Information
• Nutritional Panel
• Place of Product Activity
• Preparation Serving Container
• Temperatures

Add Allergen Related Information

To add Allergen Information:

1. Select +ADD ALLERGEN RELATED INFORMATION.
2. Select Y for Is Allergen Relevant Data Provided.
3. Click +Add Allergens if you need to declare an Allergen.

The "Big 9" Food Allergens in the United States:

• Milk (AM)
• Eggs (AE)
• Fish (AF)
• Shellfish (UN)
• Tree Nuts (AN)
• Peanuts (AP)
• Wheat (UW)
• Soybeans (AY)
• Sesame (AS)

Add a Nutritional Panel

Note: The Nutrient Format Type Code Reference must be filled out first before adding a Nutritional Panel. Select US_FDA_NFP_2020_STANDARD.

To create a Nutritional Panel, add the following values:

1. Metric Serving Size: Specify the serving size in metric units.
2. Serving Size Description: Provide a description of the serving size.
3. Preparation State: Indicate the state or condition of the product (e.g., cooked, raw, frozen) for which the nutritional information applies.
4. All Applicable Nutrients: Include all relevant nutrients with their corresponding Quantity Contained and Daily Value % values.

Add Place of Product Activity (Country of Origin)

1. Locate Place of Product Activity.
2. Select 0 Values.
   
3. Select + ADD PLACE OF PRODUCT.
   
4. Select Add Country of Origin.
5. Double-click the Blank Cell below the Country Code.
6. Search the Country from the list.
7. Select OK.
   

Add Preparation Serving Container

1. Locate Preparation Serving Container.
2. Select 0 Values.
    
3. Select + ADD PREPARATION SERVING.
4. Fill out Preparation Type, Preparation Instructions, and Serving Suggestions.
   
5. Click OK.

Add Temperatures for Products

To add temperatures, fill in the following values:

1. Temperature Qualifier Code – STORAGE_HANDLING
2. Temperature Minimum and Maximum
3. Temperature Minimum and Maximum UOM – Fahrenheit