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urn:gs1:gdd:cl:FormationTypeCode
Code List : FormationTypeCode
Definition : Indicates, with reference to the product branding, labelling or packaging, the descriptive term that is used by the product manufacturer to identify the state in which the product is sold.
Domain : GDSN
Status : CURRENT
Publication Date : 09 June 2021
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Code ValueNameDefinitionChange DateVersionStatus
BALL Ball A product formed or naturally the shape of a ball(s). Example: Cotton balls, bath ball, etc. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
BALM Balm A balm is a soothing substance with a consistency somewhere between solid and liquid. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
BAR Bar A rectangular solid piece or block of something. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
BATH_SALT Bath Salt Bath salts are water-soluble, pulverized minerals that are added to water to be used for bathing. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
BEADS Beads Tiny beads or pearls that are designed to dissolve in water or by hot air that enables the product abilities to be performed. Examples: Clothes Freshener, Bath skin softener. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
BUTTER_COSMETICS Butter (Cosmetics) Butters are a class of materials that have a melting point between 20-40.5°C. Partial hydrogenation of soybean oil results in a waxy butter. Partial hydrogenation can result in formation of trans esters, due to the presence of the hydrogenation catalyst. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
CAPSULE Capsule A capsule is a shell or a container prepared from gelatin containing one or more medicinal and/or inert substances. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
CHEWING_GUM Chewing Gum Chewing gum is a soft, cohesive substance designed in order to be chewed without being swallowed. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
CLAY Clay Clays are a soft, loose, earthy material mainly found in mineral clay deposits that lay on or just below the surface of the Earth. Clays have the ability to exfoliate, absorb excess oils, cleanse dirt and impurities and invigorate the skin. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
CONCENTRATE Concentrate Concentrates contain three times as much active ingredients as a cream, in the highest possible concentration. Through the high concentration of active substances they unfold their effects even in the deepest layers of the skin. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
COTTON_WOOL_BUD Cotton wool bud A cotton wool bud or swab is a short spindle with one or both ends coated with an absorbent cotton/wool padding. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
COTTON_WOOL_PAD Cotton wool pad Cotton wool pads are pads made of cotton which are used for medical or cosmetic purposes. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
COTTON_WOOL_PLEAT Cotton wool pleat Cotton wool pleat is made from cotton making it super soft and absorbent. Ideal for gently cleansing , skincare and beauty needs. The pleat is usually perforated. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
CREAM Cream This term is used to describe cream which contains equal parts water and oil. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
CRYSTAL Crystal Crystals are made of natural mineral salt called potassium alum , which has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
CUSHION Cushion A cushion is a liquid formula housed in a sponge-like cushion 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
EMULSION Emulsion An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (unmixable or unblendable). 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
GEL Gel This term is used to describe gel, which is a colloid in which solids are dispersed in a liquid medium. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
GRANULES Granules A small compact particle of a substance. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
GUM_PUTTY Gum/Putty Gum/Putty is a material with high plasticity, similar in texture to clay or dough. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
IMPREGNATED_PAD Impregnated pad A pad that is impregnated with a substance that provides the function the product produces. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
INTERFOLDED_SHEET Interfolded sheet A sheet is interfolded with the proceeding sheet so that it can dispense easily for the consumer. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
LIQUID Liquid A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
LOTION Lotion A liquid multi-ingredient topical application usually containing a cleansing, moisturising or astringent agent. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
MASK_ABSORB Mask - Absorb A product applied to the part of the body that is absorbed by the body. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
MASK_PEEL_OFF Mask - Peel off A product applied to the part of the body that is peeled off. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
MASK_SHEET Mask - Sheet A product applied to the part of the body that is laid on the body and removed after desired effect. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
MASK_WASH_OUT Mask - Wash out A product applied to the part of the body that can be washed away. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
MILK_COSMETICS Milk (Cosmetics) A cosmetic or soap product containing natural milk proteins in the form of micelles formed by the addition of calcium to an aqueous solution of casein. These micelles give the product light reflection properties analogous to those produced by the addition of a natural milk. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
MIST Mist A cloud of tiny liquid droplets suspended in the air. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
MOUSSE_FOAM Mousse/Foam An aerosol foam made of very small bubbles to apply to skin, hair, etc. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
OIL Oil A liquid preparation used on the hair or skin as a cosmetic. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
OTHER Other The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code values and definitions. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
PASTE Paste A thick, soft, moist substance typically produced by mixing dry ingredients with a liquid. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
PATCH Patch An adhesive patch that is placed on the body to deliver a specific dose or achieve a certain result through the skin. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
POWDER Powder Fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
POWDER_COMPACT_PRESSED Powder - Compact/Pressed Pressed powders are pressed into a compact: Primarily used to set liquid foundation/concealer so that the makeup lasts longer and does not move around, or rub off of your skin. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
POWDER_LOOSE Powder - Loose Loose powders are more finely milled so they contain less oils, and are typically used on oily skin types to control the oil your face develops throughout the day. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
ROLL Roll The product is rolled either on a tube or without. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
SALT Salt Salts are packed with minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium that can help to reduce inflammation, brighten, and even strengthen the skin. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
SERUM Serum Serums are skin care products that are designed to deliver high concentrations of specific active ingredients to the designated part of the body. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
SOAP Soap A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and coloring added. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
SOLID Solid Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
SPONGE Sponge A piece of a soft, light, porous substance originally consisting of the fibrous skeleton of an invertebrate but now usually made of synthetic material. Sponges absorb liquid and are used for washing and cleaning. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
SPRAY Spray Liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
STICK Stick A trade item is referred to as a "stick" if the solid item has been cut or formed in to individual strips. Even in the stick state the item is still a solid product. Specifically excludes products which may appear as a stick but are classified as strings. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
STRIP Strip A plastic or other material may be abrasive to remove or take away to create a desired effect. Made from metal or plastic, these thin strips have an abrasive side that can be used for interproximal reduction, contouring or finishing the restoration. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
TABLET Tablet A small disk or cylinder of a compressed solid substance, typically a measured amount of a medicine or drug. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
WAX Wax Any of various substances resembling the wax of bees. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT
WIPE Wipe A disposable cloth treated with a cleansing agent or other function, for wiping things clean or applying the product. 09 June 2021 1 CURRENT