Article weight

For each article, you are legally required to provide both gross and net weights, according to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR). Both regulations demand precise weight information to record and verify the quantities of raw materials used. Providing this information enhances transparency for customers and facilitates clear communication regarding delivery costs and conditions.

Key rules:

  • Gross weight: Total weight of the packaged product

  • Net weight: Weight of the product without packaging

  • Unit: Grams (g) or kilograms (kg)

  • Decimal separator: Point (.)

  • Feature names:

    • Net weight: product_article_net_weight

    • Gross weight: product_article_gross_weight

You have three options for submitting this data: via the catalogue in XML or CSV format, or through a separate CSV file.

Implementation in the catalogue (XML format)

Enter the weight information in the <ARTICLE_FEATURES> section.

Example in grams (g):

<ARTICLE_FEATURES> 
<FEATURE> 
    <FNAME>product_article_gross_weight</FNAME> 
    <FVALUE>500</FVALUE> 
    <FUNIT>g</FUNIT> 
    <FORDER>1</FORDER> 
</FEATURE> 
<FEATURE> 
    <FNAME>product_article_net_weight</FNAME> 
    <FVALUE>480</FVALUE> 
    <FUNIT>g</FUNIT> 
    <FORDER>2</FORDER> 
</FEATURE> 
</ARTICLE_FEATURES>

Example in kilograms (kg):

<ARTICLE_FEATURES> 
<FEATURE> 
    <FNAME>product_article_gross_weight</FNAME> 
    <FVALUE>2,43</FVALUE> 
    <FUNIT>kg</FUNIT> 
    <FORDER>1</FORDER> 
</FEATURE> 
<FEATURE> 
    <FNAME>product_article_net_weight</FNAME> 
    <FVALUE>2,35</FVALUE> 
    <FUNIT>kg</FUNIT> 
    <FORDER>2</FORDER> 
</FEATURE> 
</ARTICLE_FEATURES>

If you can't provide the data in XML format in the catalogue, use a separate CSV file (see section below).

Implementation in the catalogue (CSV format)

If you're using our Excel template for catalogue creation, enter the weight information in the 'products-file' in the columns FNAME1, FVALUE1, FUNIT1, FNAME2, FVALUE2, FUNIT2.

If all FVALUE columns are already in use, you can submit the article weight information via a separate CSV file. You'll find more details on this in the following section.

Note: For details on the 'products file', please refer to the support page How to create your product catalogue: CSV format

Transferring the file to Unite

Please transfer the catalogue file with the updated data to the corresponding directory via SFTP as usual.

Using a separate CSV file (conditions file)

You can also submit weight information via a separate CSV file. If a CSV conditions file is already active for your catalogue, add the columns with weight information and transfer the updated file via SFTP.

Note: For detailed information on csv file creation, please refer to the support article Conditionsfile (CSV)

CSV structure in Excel:

Note: If the rows FEATURE_NAME1, FEATURE_VALUE2, FEATURE_NAME2, FEATURE_VALUE2 are already taken, use the next available number, e.g., FEATURE_NAME24, FEATURE_VALUE24.

Saving the table as a CSV file:

Save the Excel table and then export it as a CSV file: File > Save As > File Type: ‘CSV (Comma delimited) (.csv)’*

File naming: CatalogueID_conditionsfile.csv

Note: Your CatalogueID was provided to you during the Unite onboarding process. Please adhere to the file naming convention. Without correct naming, the CSV file cannot be processed.

Transferring the CSV file to Unite

Transfer the separate CSV file to the SFTP directory associated with the catalogue. After the initial transfer, there may be a delay as the file needs to be activated in the system. Once this process is complete, we'll automatically send an email to the address specified in the catalogue management.

Tip: Send your CSV file to support@unite.eu for review in advance. We'll check the format and return it to you as quickly as possible.
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