GSMP Community Announcements 22-07-11

NEW Intellectual Property GSMP Process
All Groups working under the former standards development processes will transition to the new GSMP Process on 31 August 2011. This move will align all standards development groups under one single process thereby bringing clarity to all members.  All standards going forward will be developed under the GS1 IP Policy thereby delivering royalty-free standards to the GS1 community to the best of our ability. This webinar includes an overview of the GSMP Process, key dates to remember and information about what you can do to prepare for the transition. Click here to access the GSMP Process Transition Pre-recorded Webinar

Call to Action - New Groups Forming

GSMP Human Readable Interpretation (HRI) Multi-Sector MSWG - will discuss several business issues related to Human Readable Interpretation [HRI] and non-HRI packaging data and identify related changes to the GS1 General Specification. Click here for more information

GDS Sustainability Metrics Global Packaging Project - GS1 has been working with The Consumer Goods Forum (TCGF), to finalize requirements to integrate sustainability packaging metrics into the Global Data Synchronization (GDS) Network. Quality technical requirements have been completed for the Global Protocol of Packaging Sustainability and plans are to donate this work to GS1 for the purpose of developing a global GS1 standard. The standard to be developed will enable implementation of Sustainability metrics in the GDS Network and provide trading partners a cost efficient and reliable way to exchange data to ensure that information around the sustainable nature of a packaging can be conveyed. GS1 will launch a call-to-action to form a Mission Specific Work Group (MSWG) inviting experts in GDSN implementation and/or sustainability packing to participate. The  "call to action" announcement coming soon!

Community Reviews  
GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide: Promotional Trade Item Extension
Business Purpose: The GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide Work Group has provided an update to the Promotional Trade Item Extension implementation guidance which will be included in the GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide. Community Review Period: 14 July 2011 - 11 August 2011
Link to Community Review: Promotional Trade Item Extension

GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide: Packaging Type, Packaging Material, Platform Type Code List
Business Purpose: The GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide Work Group has provided an update to the Packaging Type, Packaging Material, Platform Type Code List implementation guidance which will be included in the GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide. Community Review Period: 14 July 2011 - 11 August 2011
Link to Community Review: Packaging Type, Packaging Material, Platform Type Code List

CR 11-00155
Business Purpose:   Add 4 new code values needed to support movies and games in Germany as detailed in the code list attachment. Simple Level of Impact 01 Community Review Period: 21 July 2011 - 4 August 2011
Link to Community Review:  GDSN BRG WO 11-155

CR 11-000119
Business Purpose: A General Specification Change Notice (GSCN) for GS1-8 Prefixes which is intended to change the GS1 General Specification to clarify that GTIN-8s and RCN-8s are formed using GS1-8 Prefixes. Community Review Period: 21 July 2011 - 19 August 2011
Link to Community Review:  GSCN for GS1-8