GB/T 46511-2025 General technical requirements for food digital factory English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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1 Scope
This document specifies the general requirements, overall architecture, and requirements for the infrastructure layer, data layer, platform layer, application layer, management layer, etc., as well as efficiency evaluation and verification methods for food digital factories.
This document applies to the design, construction, and operation of food digital factories in food production enterprises.
2 Normative References
The following documents, through normative reference in the text, constitute indispensable provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 23331 Energy management systems—Requirements with guidance for use
GB/T 30644 General requirements for food enterprises electronic records
GB/T 41260 Security requirements for digital factory
GB/T 45547 General technical specifications for food production traceability system
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1
digital factory
An implementation unit that, based on the processes and equipment required by the production object, uses information technology, automation, measurement and control technology, etc., to connect different units of the factory with data, for planning, managing, diagnosing, and optimizing the production operation process.
[Source: GB/T 37393—2019, 3.3]
3.2
food digital factory
An advanced manufacturing mode based on food production processes and equipment, utilizing technologies such as informatization, networking, and intelligence, to connect different units of the enterprise with data, for planning, managing, diagnosing, and optimizing the food production process.
3.3
food digital factory efficiency and capability
The benefits and sustainable development capabilities generated after the implementation of digitalization in a food factory, such as shortened R&D cycles, improved production efficiency, enhanced quality control, reduced costs, etc.
3.4
data visualization
The activity of converting data into visual elements such as graphics, charts, or images.
3.5
food production data
Various data generated during the food production process, including data related to premises, equipment, personnel, raw and auxiliary materials, production and processing, products, quality management, storage and transportation, etc.
3.6
digital twin
A digital representation of a specific target entity with data connections that ensure synchronization between the physical and virtual states at an appropriate rate and fidelity.
[Source: GB/T 43441.1—2023, 3.4]
4 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations apply to this document.
AI: Artificial Intelligence
ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning
MES: Manufacturing Execution System
PLC: Programmable Logic Controller
RFID: Radio Frequency Identification
SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SDK: Software Development Kit
5 General Requirements
5.1 Food Quality and Safety
5.1.1 The food digital factory shall output relevant documents, data, and records required for food quality and safety supervision, and data interaction with regulatory authorities as needed is encouraged.
5.1.2 The food digital factory shall achieve automated monitoring of key control parameters for food quality and safety (such as sterilization temperature, foreign object detection) in production processes.
5.2 Information System
5.2.1 Enterprises shall establish information systems. Before using an information system, comprehensive testing and verification of the system's stability and reliability shall be conducted to ensure the system achieves the intended results.
5.2.2 Enterprises shall establish and verify operating procedures for handling information system failures or damage.
5.2.3 Electronic records in information systems shall comply with the requirements of GB/T 30644.
5.3 Data Interconnection
5.3.1 The food digital factory shall establish standardized documents for data interaction between various stages of food production.
5.3.2 The food digital factory shall achieve data interaction between various stages of food production.
5.3.3 The food digital factory should achieve data interaction with upstream and downstream enterprises in the supply chain.
5.4 Information Security
The information security of the food digital factory shall comply with the requirements of GB/T 41260.
5.5 Personnel Requirements
5.5.1 Senior enterprise management shall emphasize the construction of the digital factory and possess relevant professional knowledge.
5.5.2 Personnel related to the food digital factory shall possess digital-related knowledge and capabilities and receive regular training.
6 Overall Architecture of Food Digital Factory
6.1 The food digital factory primarily covers the product production process. Its overall architecture is shown in Figure 1, divided into the Infrastructure Layer, Data Layer, Platform Layer, Application Layer, and Management Layer. Outside the food digital factory lies the Ecosystem Layer (outside the scope of this document).
6.2 The Infrastructure Layer of the food digital factory includes various food production equipment, network equipment, edge computing equipment, etc., essential for the production in the food digital factory.
6.3 The Data Layer of the food digital factory includes data preparation, data acquisition, data integration, data processing, data backup, etc.
6.4 The Platform Layer of the food digital factory includes data modeling, digital simulation, digital twin, AI analysis tools, cloud services, etc.
6.5 The Application Layer of the food digital factory mainly includes production equipment management, food R&D, management of raw & auxiliary materials and food-related products, food production planning, food production process, food quality and safety control, food storage and transportation, food sales, energy and carbon emission management, etc.
6.6 The Management Layer of the food digital factory mainly includes data visualization, decision support, etc.
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Abbreviations
5 General Requirements
6 Overall Architecture of Food Digital Factory
7 Infrastructure Layer
8 Data Layer
9 Platform Layer
10 Application Layer
11 Management Layer
12 Efficiency Evaluation
13 Verification Methods
Appendix A (Informative) Efficiency Evaluation Indicators for Food Digital Factory
Bibliography
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Detail of GB/T 46511-2025
Standard No.
GB/T 46511-2025
English Name
General technical requirements for food digital factory
GB/T 46511-2025 General technical requirements for food digital factory English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
（This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered. ）
1 Scope
This document specifies the general requirements, overall architecture, and requirements for the infrastructure layer, data layer, platform layer, application layer, management layer, etc., as well as efficiency evaluation and verification methods for food digital factories.
This document applies to the design, construction, and operation of food digital factories in food production enterprises.
2 Normative References
The following documents, through normative reference in the text, constitute indispensable provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 23331 Energy management systems—Requirements with guidance for use
GB/T 30644 General requirements for food enterprises electronic records
GB/T 41260 Security requirements for digital factory
GB/T 45547 General technical specifications for food production traceability system
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1
digital factory
An implementation unit that, based on the processes and equipment required by the production object, uses information technology, automation, measurement and control technology, etc., to connect different units of the factory with data, for planning, managing, diagnosing, and optimizing the production operation process.
[Source: GB/T 37393—2019, 3.3]
3.2
food digital factory
An advanced manufacturing mode based on food production processes and equipment, utilizing technologies such as informatization, networking, and intelligence, to connect different units of the enterprise with data, for planning, managing, diagnosing, and optimizing the food production process.
3.3
food digital factory efficiency and capability
The benefits and sustainable development capabilities generated after the implementation of digitalization in a food factory, such as shortened R&D cycles, improved production efficiency, enhanced quality control, reduced costs, etc.
3.4
data visualization
The activity of converting data into visual elements such as graphics, charts, or images.
3.5
food production data
Various data generated during the food production process, including data related to premises, equipment, personnel, raw and auxiliary materials, production and processing, products, quality management, storage and transportation, etc.
3.6
digital twin
A digital representation of a specific target entity with data connections that ensure synchronization between the physical and virtual states at an appropriate rate and fidelity.
[Source: GB/T 43441.1—2023, 3.4]
4 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations apply to this document.
AI: Artificial Intelligence
ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning
MES: Manufacturing Execution System
PLC: Programmable Logic Controller
RFID: Radio Frequency Identification
SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SDK: Software Development Kit
5 General Requirements
5.1 Food Quality and Safety
5.1.1 The food digital factory shall output relevant documents, data, and records required for food quality and safety supervision, and data interaction with regulatory authorities as needed is encouraged.
5.1.2 The food digital factory shall achieve automated monitoring of key control parameters for food quality and safety (such as sterilization temperature, foreign object detection) in production processes.
5.2 Information System
5.2.1 Enterprises shall establish information systems. Before using an information system, comprehensive testing and verification of the system's stability and reliability shall be conducted to ensure the system achieves the intended results.
5.2.2 Enterprises shall establish and verify operating procedures for handling information system failures or damage.
5.2.3 Electronic records in information systems shall comply with the requirements of GB/T 30644.
5.3 Data Interconnection
5.3.1 The food digital factory shall establish standardized documents for data interaction between various stages of food production.
5.3.2 The food digital factory shall achieve data interaction between various stages of food production.
5.3.3 The food digital factory should achieve data interaction with upstream and downstream enterprises in the supply chain.
5.4 Information Security
The information security of the food digital factory shall comply with the requirements of GB/T 41260.
5.5 Personnel Requirements
5.5.1 Senior enterprise management shall emphasize the construction of the digital factory and possess relevant professional knowledge.
5.5.2 Personnel related to the food digital factory shall possess digital-related knowledge and capabilities and receive regular training.
6 Overall Architecture of Food Digital Factory
6.1 The food digital factory primarily covers the product production process. Its overall architecture is shown in Figure 1, divided into the Infrastructure Layer, Data Layer, Platform Layer, Application Layer, and Management Layer. Outside the food digital factory lies the Ecosystem Layer (outside the scope of this document).
6.2 The Infrastructure Layer of the food digital factory includes various food production equipment, network equipment, edge computing equipment, etc., essential for the production in the food digital factory.
6.3 The Data Layer of the food digital factory includes data preparation, data acquisition, data integration, data processing, data backup, etc.
6.4 The Platform Layer of the food digital factory includes data modeling, digital simulation, digital twin, AI analysis tools, cloud services, etc.
6.5 The Application Layer of the food digital factory mainly includes production equipment management, food R&D, management of raw & auxiliary materials and food-related products, food production planning, food production process, food quality and safety control, food storage and transportation, food sales, energy and carbon emission management, etc.
6.6 The Management Layer of the food digital factory mainly includes data visualization, decision support, etc.
Contents of GB/T 46511-2025
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Abbreviations
5 General Requirements
6 Overall Architecture of Food Digital Factory
7 Infrastructure Layer
8 Data Layer
9 Platform Layer
10 Application Layer
11 Management Layer
12 Efficiency Evaluation
13 Verification Methods
Appendix A (Informative) Efficiency Evaluation Indicators for Food Digital Factory
Bibliography
