EMB ID #: an important inofrmation indeed identify factory localisation
should be registered as a third steps of indentification of the product.
EMB define clearly the origins of the production factory.
it can inform the consumers from where and which factory the product is coming from.
connecting the data with the EMB data listing could pop out so consumer can understand immediately 2 product with distinctive brands (private label likewise retailers and famous brand are no more no less than similar, and use the same process of production and therefore can match similar qualities.
This superior value will motivate more contributors to visit OFF and contribute more, as they will reach more valuable information out of OFF applications.
Looking forward a very fast implementation of this feature very soon and as a priority.
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There is a field for EMB / packaging codes. Here is the list of the ones we have so far:
http://world.openfoodfacts.org/packager-codesWe use it also for http://cestemballepresdechezvous.fr
Is this request about making this field more proeminent? One thing we could do is to add it to the few fields that can be entered through the mobile app.