PIM for DIY and hardware
PIM software for DIY, hardware and builders’ merchants
ePIM PXM comes with a ready-made DIY data model: 56 categories, 459 product types and the fields the law and the marketplaces ask for. Load your range, let AI fill the gaps, and publish complete, compliant products.
Ready on day one
The DIY categories are already built
Every category is mapped to the GS1 GPC standard, Google’s product taxonomy and ECLASS, so your data fits retailer and marketplace feeds from the start.
Plus 26 more categories.
Compliance built in
Fields the law and the marketplaces ask for
A sample of the required fields in the DIY schema. Each one records which regulation or marketplace requires it, so nothing is missed when a product goes live.
| Field | Group | Requirement | Required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard pictograms (GHS01-09) | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 17(1)(d) / EU CLP; eBay UK hazardous materials policy (show in listing) |
| Signal word | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 17(1)(e); eBay UK |
| Hazard statements (H-codes + text) | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 17(1)(f); eBay UK |
| Precautionary statements (P-codes + text) | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 17(1)(g) |
| Supplemental label information (EUH etc.) | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 17(1)(h) |
| CLP product identifier (substance/mixture name) | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 17(1)(c) |
| Hazard type(s) for advertising / distance sale | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 48(2) |
| UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) | Chemical | Legal mandatory | EU CLP Annex VIII (poison centre) as applied in NI; NOT required in GB |
| Nominal quantity in package | Chemical | Legal mandatory | GB CLP Art 17(1)(b) |
| VOC product sub-category | Chemical | Legal mandatory | Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 reg 5 |
Regulations covered
| Regulation | Applies |
|---|---|
| GB CLP (retained Regulation (EC) 1272/2008) | UK |
| EU CLP Regulation as amended by (EU) 2024/2865 | NI |
| Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 | UK |
| Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009 | UK |
| Construction Products Regulation (GB retained 305/2011) | UK |
Marketplace specs checked
Channel readiness scores in ePIM PXM show which products are missing what each channel needs, before a listing is rejected.
How ePIM PXM helps
From supplier file to live listing, without the retyping
- OnboardImport supplier spreadsheets; AI maps the columns onto the DIY schema.
- EnrichAI writes descriptions and pulls specs from datasheets. Your team approves.
- CheckSee every gap against the law, Google, Amazon and your own channels.
- PublishPush to WooCommerce, export feeds, and compare live listings with your data.
Questions
PIM for DIY and hardware: questions
Is ePIM PXM a good PIM for DIY and hardware?
Yes. ePIM PXM includes a ready-made DIY schema with 459 product types, the legal and marketplace fields for the market, and category mapping to GS1 GPC, Google product taxonomy and ECLASS, so you start with a proven data model.
Which regulations does the DIY schema cover?
The schema includes fields for Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009, Construction Products Regulation (GB retained 305/2011), EU CLP Regulation as amended by (EU) 2024/2865, GB CLP (retained Regulation (EC) 1272/2008) and more. Each legal field cites the regulation it comes from.
Can I change the DIY schema?
Yes. The library schema is copied into your account, then you can add, remove or rename fields in Schema Studio. Your changes never affect other customers.