UN-CEFACT-RDM

UN/CEFACT conceptual model of international trade.

Definition

The RDM models the Buy (order, contract), Ship (logistics, customs), Pay (payment, financing) domains. It serves as the Core Component Library for CEFACT XML schemas and EDIFACT messages like INVOIC, ORDERS, IFCSUM. Annual update via UN/CEFACT forums.

Origin

Initialised by UN/CEFACT in 2010 ; maintained by UN/CEFACT Bureau.

Example in context

An eIDAS developer aligns their local schema with the RDM Trade Item model.

Related terms

• WCO Data Model — customs side.