Release date: February 18, 2026
This update brings xyxle in line with the latest GDSN requirements.
All GDSN-related fields were reviewed and adjusted to improve data quality, validation consistency, and long-term compliance.
The changes apply to all customers using GDSN in xyxle, regardless of whether data is managed via Excel templates, imports, or integrations.
What’s included in this update
Removal of fields that are no longer supported
Deprecation of selected legacy fields
Structural adjustments to multiple GDSN fields
Stricter validation rules
Updated GDSN Excel templates and data structures
Summary of changes
Change type | Description | Impact |
Field removals | Fields that were deprecated or no longer supported have been removed | Data cleanup required |
Field deprecations | Some legacy fields are now deprecated | Migration to alternative fields recommended |
Structural adjustments | Several fields were moved or restructured | Existing mappings or exports may need updates |
Validation updates | Length limits and conditional rules tightened | Additional validation errors may appear |
Template updates | GDSN Excel templates updated | Older templates should no longer be used |
Detailed field changes
Field | Change |
M045 – Ingredient fish catch zone | Structure adjusted; node is no longer repeatable |
M100 – Wine color | Removed |
M104 – Sweetness | Removed |
M108 – Bottle closing type | Removed |
M103 – Tasting notes | Length reduced (5000 → 500) and moved to a new structure |
M119 – Egg quality class | Code list reference added |
M172 – Hair colour permanence | Moved to a new structure |
M176 – Number of plys | Moved to a new structure |
M255 – Sub-brand | Minor structural adjustment |
M489 – Skin type | Moved to a new structure |
M490 – Hair type | Moved to a new structure |
M121 – Egg packing centre code | Length reduced (200 → 15) |
M173 – Sun protection factor | Length reduced (200 → 15) |
M161 – Organic quality symbol | Deprecated |
M179 – Nappy / diaper size | Deprecated and replaced by M409 |
M284 – Packaging material | Structure updated to support composition and percentages |
M313 – Packaging marks (Diet / Allergen) | Removed |
M364 – Consumer package disclaimer | Removed |
M380 – Contraindication / Warnings | Removed |
M035 – Health claim | Already deprecated, planned for removal |
Recommended actions
Review your existing data in xyxle
Remove or replace deprecated and removed fields
Update mappings, exports, or integrations where needed
Switch to the updated GDSN Excel templates