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 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.
Release May 2025
On 24 May 2025 was the latest release of GDSN / GS1 Data Source Healthcare. These are the changes for the Netherlands.
Changes
- Addition of new fields for harmonisation between ECHO countries, making it easier to share product data with countries that use GDSN and the ECHO data model.
- Changes to input instructions fields
- Changes to deduction points GS1 Data Care validations
- Changes in and new validation rules
- Note: Validation rules 500.358 and 500.361 will change from a warning to an error. The absence of this data will result in non-synchronisation.
Datamodel Healthcare
The latest version of the GS1 Data model for the healthcare sector.
New Video GS1 Data Care Dashboard
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