Managing your products in the system is a key step in ensuring accurate emissions calculations and compliance with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This guide walks you through how to effectively manage products, including creating, editing, and maintaining accurate product data.
What is Product Management?
Product management involves creating, editing, and maintaining information about the goods you produce or export. Each product must be assigned a CN code and linked to a specific location and aggregated goods category (AGC) for accurate emissions calculation and regulatory reporting.
💡 Why is it important?
Ensures your products are correctly classified for CBAM assessments.
Facilitates accurate emissions attribution for reporting.
Supports compliance with EU CBAM regulations.
Key Actions for Managing Products
1️⃣ View Your Products
Access all existing products in the Product Catalogue section. Here you can:
See a list of products with their names, locations, descriptions, CN codes, and aggregated goods categories (AGCs).
Filter and search for specific products to quickly find relevant information.
💡 Tip: Use filter option to manage large product catalogs efficiently.
2️⃣ Create New Products
To add a new product to the system:
Navigate to the Product Catalogue section.
Click Add New Product.
Enter the following details:
Product Name: A clear and descriptive name (e.g., “Aluminium Screws”).
Location: Choose the production location from pre-defined options.
CN Code: Select the correct customs classification number to ensure the product is categorized correctly.
Description: Optionally provide additional details about the product.
Weight & Unit: Include if relevant to the emissions calculation.
💡 Why create products? Products must be correctly set up to link them to assessments and ensure emissions are calculated accurately.
3️⃣ Edit Existing Products
To update or correct product details:
Go to the Product Catalogue and locate the product.
Click Edit next to the product name.
Update the necessary fields (e.g., CN code, location, or weight).
Save changes to ensure updated information is used in future assessments.
💡 When to edit products?
If the product’s classification or details (e.g., location or weight) change.
To correct errors or update CN codes as regulations evolve.
4️⃣ Delete Products
If a product is no longer relevant or added incorrectly:
Locate the product in the Product Catalogue.
Click Delete and confirm the action.
💡 Important: Deleting a product will remove it from all associated assessments. Ensure the product is no longer needed before proceeding.
5️⃣ Maintain Product Data
Regularly review and update product information to ensure compliance with CBAM and other regulations. Check:
CN codes: Ensure they are up to date and accurate.
Locations: Confirm production or storage sites are correct.
AGCs: Ensure products are linked to the correct aggregated goods categories.
💡 Tip: Conduct periodic reviews of your product catalog, especially when regulatory updates or business changes occur.
Conclusion
Managing your products is a foundational step in ensuring accurate CBAM emissions calculations and compliance. By effectively creating, editing, and maintaining product information, you can streamline assessments and support your sustainability goals. If you have any questions or need further assistance, refer to our detailed guides or contact our support team.