The terms electronic data interchange (EDI) and eMessaging, used within the context of this eLearning Resource, apply to the various standards available to transact commercial and regulatory documents electronically.

The types of documents applicable for the meat industry include National Vendor Declarations, Market Vendor Declarations (MSA, NFAS), Meat Transfer Certificates, Health Certificates and consignment and transport information.

The EDI or eMessaging provides trading partners with an efficient business tool for the automatic transmission of commercial and regulatory data. This data transmission is compatible across different computer systems, eliminating communication problems normally associated with incompatible computer systems.