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PI Standard

What Is PI Standard?

PI standard is a unified standard that allows home appliance brands to access clear, precise, and up-to-date product information while ensuring that these brands maintain their competitive edge. This information is sent from manufacturers electronically and is readily available for download by retailers.

Who Should Comply With The PI Standard?

Manufacturers, suppliers, and brands in the home appliance industry.

How To Use PI Standard?

Brands can use the product information standard by Applia to:

Provide consumers with standard information on their small and large home appliances. This information includes the brand name, color, weight, GTIN, dimensions, and many more
Provide in-depth information on the product such as how much energy it consumes, the amount of water it uses, as well as its noise emission levels.
Provide the product’s description of its characteristics and capabilities.
Provide detailed and precise product information that facilitates marketing efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pi Standard

Do I need to use PI standard?

If you are a European manufacturer, supplier, or retailer in the small and large household appliances industry, then you need to use PI standard.

What are the benefits of using Applia's PI standard?

The benefits of using Applia’s PI standard include:

Access to standardized, accurate, and updated information that aligns with European standards.
Consumers enjoy quality and reliable product information that influences their decision-making process.
Enhances seamless communication as retailers can reach out to manufacturers directly.
Easy and timely access to product information updates.

What are some examples of brands using PI standard?

Samsung, Philips, LG Electronics, P&G, Panasonic, Electrolux, Vestel, and Ariston Group are among the renowned brands that use PI standards.

What's inside the Product Information standard?

The PI standard contains the brand name as well as the product’s qualities and capabilities which include voltage, color, energy efficiency, panel images, and many more.

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