What are the GPC Attribute Principles?

Modified on Fri, 30 Aug at 6:09 PM

Globally applicable, hence not biased towards a region, culture or country
Relevant, recognised and understandable to users and industry (What benefit is it providing?)
Unique (intention, format, technicalities), objective and mutually exclusive – Includes both attributes and their values
Non-legislation specific. It is a piece of information required globally, but will be governed / legislated for locally (i.e., If Organic, Food Quality/Food Assurance Claims etc.)
High-level attribute - Would a user require or expect to search, subscribe or publish information through this view? The best method for collection is not necessarily how the User would publish (i.e., the ideal method of collection may require more granularity)

Single, comprehensive, and mutually exclusive code list
No ambiguity in any terms/words used
All GPC Attributes will be described to show what information they are seeking to identify. No Brick Variant will be used.