ECLASS for Software Vendors

ECLASS - a Standard for your software

Standardized product data is no longer optional - it is a customer expectation and, with the DPP, even a legal requirement.

Nowadays, companies across the entire value chain require structured, unambiguous and interoperable product data. ECLASS is the only ISO/IEC-standardised data standard worldwide that provides the basis for reliable industrial communication, whether for purchasing, sales, or regulatory requirements.



Competitive advantages for ISVs

Your software with international data standards “built in”.

Standardized product data
for your customers

You provide your customers with a consistent, structured database that simplifies processes and significantly reduces the effort required for data maintenance.

Manufacturer-neutral and
industry-independent

The manufacturer-neutral and cross-industry structure allows you to develop solutions that are flexible in application and work in a wide variety of markets.

Available
in 31 languages

Multilingual data enables you to scale internationally and ensures that your software can be used worldwide without additional localization efforts.

development
Regular updates
and enhancements

Continuous data updates ensure that your application always remains up to date and that users can reliably work with the latest information.

 

API interface for
automated integration

Modern APIs allow standardized data to be seamlessly and automatically integrated into your software architecture—for maximum efficiency and minimal implementation time.

Globally recognized and
ISO compliant

Using a globally established, ISO-compliant standard strengthens your customers' trust and ensures that your solution meets international quality requirements.


How integration works

ECLASS can be seamlessly integrated into existing software solutions. The Standard is available in several serialization formats, including XML, CSV, and JSON (Webservice only). This allows developers to choose the format that best suits their system architecture.

The Classification and Property structures can either be obtained as a download package from the ECLASS Shop or accessed automatically via a Webservice. Both methods enable reliable and up-to-date integration of the data into product information systems, ERP solutions, catalog platforms, or other digital applications.

ECLASS provides comprehensive documentation for technical implementation. Under Technical Support software providers can find detailed information on data models, API specifications, release cycles, and best practices for implementation. This ensures efficient and future-proof integration—regardless of whether it involves initial implementation or ongoing data updates.

Leading companies worldwide rely on ECLASS

With over 5,000 companies already relying on this internationally recognized data standard, ECLASS has established itself as a reliable basis for efficient master data management. ECLASS e. V. now has around 150 globally active members, including leading brands such as BASF, Bayer, SAP, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Volkswagen/Audi, and 3M.

Annual releases—most recently with over 155,000 Change Requests and nearly 1,000 new Classes—demonstrate the continuous development of the standard and build confidence in a future-proof database. Companies benefit from clear structures, international interoperability, and one of the world's largest repositories of descriptive characteristics.

„ECLASS enables us to harmonize product data efficiently and create a reliable basis for digital growth.“ 

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