eCl@ss – a summary
eCl@ss is THE cross-industry product data standard for classification and clear description of products and services. eCl@ss has established itself as the only ISO/IEC compliant industry standard nationally and internationally.
Besides its classical applications such as procurement, controlling and distribution, eCl@ss release 7.0 also shows particular strength regarding company-wide process data management as well as engineering.
eCl@ss – the established standard
Since 2000, eCl@ss holds an established position in industry, commerce, crafts, food, services and much more. With its 38,000 product classes and 16,000 properties, eCl@ss covers the majority of traded goods and services. Many industry standards (e.g. from the electronic industry, medical technology, construction engineering, paper industry / office technology) are looking for interoperability to realize the potentials of a cross-industry standard.
Click here to learn more about the eCl@ss standard
eCl@ss and BMEcat: Two strong partners
eCl@ss and BMEcat are two strong partners in perfect technical harmony. Because of important technological further developments of the eCl@ss standard, BMEcat specifications were extended to support all technological innovations of eCl@ss 7.0 optimally.
Click here to learn more about BME
FAQ – many questions, many answers
Many questions concerning eCl@ss have already been made and many have already been answered. A selection of these questions and answers can be found in the eCl@ss Wiki.






