Definition
CatalogIQ scores against published, recognized standards — ETIM, ECLASS, UNSPSC, GS1, the Google Product Taxonomy, and Amazon's requirements — matching each product to the right taxonomy in priority order.
Key points
- It uses a multi-standard waterfall — the most appropriate published taxonomy is matched per product.
- GS1/GTIN anchoring establishes product identity.
- The standard that grounded each score is recorded, so results are traceable.
- Because the standards are public, the score is auditable rather than a private opinion.
How it relates to catalog intelligence
Scoring against shared standards is what makes catalog quality comparable across catalogs. See the concept explainers on product taxonomy and product data standardization.