There is an increasing demand for data, which is why we update (release) the data model a few times a year. Then, for example, we implement changes in validations, entry instructions, fields or codes.
Release November
On 15 November 2025, there will be a release of GDSN / GS1 Data Source release. These are the changes relevant to GS1 Netherlands.
Changes
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Removal of fields “Has Batch Number”, “Trade Item Date On Packaging Type Code” and “Serial Number Location Code”; these have been replaced by the field “UDI Production Identifier Type Code”. For GS1 Data Source users the three fields will be migrated to the new field.
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Removal of some (temporary) validations
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Some new validations
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Changes to definitions, input instructions and validations for information about cleaning and pre-cleaning
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Clarification of various entry notes
Release August 2025
On 23 August 2025, there will be a release of GDSN / GS1 Data Source Healthcare. These are the changes relevant to GS1 Netherlands.
- GDSN code list changes – August 2025 release (version 3.1.32):
New codes will be added to various code lists, some codes will be removed, and a number of existing codes will be updated. - The field ‘Functional product name’ (functionalName) will be removed.
- Validations will be added, modified and removed.
Datamodel Healthcare
The latest version of the GS1 Data model for the healthcare sector.
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