The two attributes do not describe the same thing:

• DUG (B01_COMMERCE block) and DUGM (C01_EXTENSION block) indicate the warranty periods applicable to the product or its components. They cover all types of warranties, whether statutory or commercial.
• GARAN (B04_REGLEMENTAIRE block) relates exclusively to the commercial durability guarantee eligible for the harmonised European label, established by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1960 under the EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825.

This label is reserved for guarantees offered by the manufacturer, free of charge, covering the entire product and lasting more than two years. It makes it possible to communicate the duration of this guarantee in years, the model identifier and the label artwork (file name and URL), so that the distributor can display this information to consumers.

The GARAN attribute therefore complements DUG and DUGM without replacing them.

GARAN only needs to be completed if you offer a commercial durability guarantee that qualifies for the label. If you do not offer such a guarantee, there is nothing to enter.

From a regulatory perspective, the EmpCo Directive has applied since 27 September 2026. Since that date, distributors have been required to display this information to consumers. If your products are affected, we therefore recommend completing GARAN as part of your next FAB-DIS file update.

This will not involve a new tab. ALTERNATIVE is a new correspondence type (CORTYP = ALTERNATIVE) within the existing C02_CORRESPONDANCE block. The CORINFO column can be used, where necessary, to specify the differences or particular features of the alternative reference.

The difference compared with C06_SUBSTITUTION is as follows:

• C06_SUBSTITUTION manages the product lifecycle. It identifies the reference that replaces a discontinued or end-of-life reference.
• ALTERNATIVE allows manufacturers to suggest another reference, particularly in the event of temporary unavailability or supply difficulties. Both references remain active and available for sale. The manufacturer simply indicates another option that can be offered to the customer.

The Distributor API is a service designed for distributors. It allows them to automatically integrate FAB-DIS files made available by their suppliers on FAB-DIS Connect into their own systems (PIM, ERP, customer portal, e-commerce website, etc.).

They no longer need to download files manually: retrieval and integration take place directly from system to system via an API call.

Manufacturers do not need to take any action. You simply continue uploading and making your files available on FAB-DIS Connect as you do today. Distributors decide how they retrieve these files, depending on their subscription.

• If you are a manufacturer, you do not need to implement anything. The Distributor API operates on the distributor’s side and does not change the way you work with FAB-DIS Connect.
• If you are a distributor, implementation requires technical integration with your information system. We would be happy to discuss this with you to assess feasibility and provide support. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

If your question relates to migrating from an older version of the FAB-DIS format to a newer one, particularly from version 2.3 to version 3.0, this is a separate matter from the Distributor API, which does not provide file conversion capabilities.

FAB-DIS 2.3 files can no longer be checked using Easy-Check or shared on FAB-DIS Connect. It is therefore necessary to migrate to FAB-DIS 3.0 to benefit from these services.

As part of your FAB subscription, you can contact us to request the conversion of your 2.3 file into the 3.0 format.

The Regulatory Block service does not impose any deadline. It is designed to help you understand the regulations applicable to your finished product and complete the corresponding attributes.

By default, the Regulatory Block is not mandatory in Easy-Check. No Easy-Check validation rules will be created for this block. Your file will therefore not be rejected if this block is incomplete.

Yes. The service will allow manufacturers to attach a distributor-specific price list to their FAB-DIS file sharing. This file may include, for example, net prices, discounts or specific pricing conditions.

Distributors will therefore be able to access both product data and the pricing conditions applicable to them in one place, on FAB-DIS Connect.

FAB-DIS Connect ensures traceability of file availability. The download dashboard will show who downloaded the file, which version was downloaded and on what date.

However, the service does not currently have the legal status of a certified electronic registered delivery service. If sending documents by registered mail is a contractual requirement for your company, we recommend continuing to use this process in parallel.

The service is intended to enable the sharing of additional documents associated with FAB-DIS files, including CNR files (formerly), proprietary files and price increase notices.

The types of documents covered, accepted formats (Excel, PDF or others) and the number of permitted uploads have yet to be defined as part of the pilot scheduled for 2027.

Yes. CNR files are currently available in the FAB-DIS Documentation section.