GenomicDataInfrastructure · hcvdwerf · Mar 26, 2026 · Mar 26, 2026 · Mar 26, 2026 · Apr 2, 2026
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -8,11 +8,13 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ### Added
 - [``GDI-SOP_github-introduction-for-maintainers.md``](docs/GDI-SOP_github-introduction-for-maintainers.md) - Introductory guide for GDI SOP Repository maintainers.
+- [``GDI-SOP0013_fdp-submission-metadata-validation.md``](sops/node-specific/GDI-SOP0013_fdp-submission-metadata-validation.md) - Node-specific SOP template describing how a node FAIR Data Point should validate dataset metadata through save-time validation, local escalation, and a harvestable end state.
 - [``GDI-SOP0008_node-helpdesk-ticket-classification.md``](sops/node-specific/GDI-SOP0008_node-helpdesk-ticket-classification.md) - GDI Node Helpdesk Ticket Classification SOP. 
 - [``GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md``](sops/european-level/GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md) - Withdrawal request GDI SOP.
 - [``.gitignore``](.gitignore) - File to ignore certain files in git commits.
 - [``GDI-SOP0011_withdraw-dataset-from-node-fair-data-point.md``](sops/node-specific/GDI-SOP0011_withdraw-dataset-from-node-fair-data-point.md) - Node-specific SOP template describing how a node FAIR Data Point should process soft withdrawal of a dataset or linked distributions.
 
+
 ### Modified
 - [``GDI-SOP_github-management.md``](docs/GDI-SOP_github-management.md) - Added reference to recorded session
 - [``GDI-SOP0003_SOP-1+MG-DAC-Recommendation-Approval.md``](sops/european-level/GDI-SOP0003_SOP-1+MG-DAC-Recommendation-Approval.md) - Updated references to _[Data Governance for Research](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P_nzGxMXG4CWzqkVbceY2fA3MQ7PEAwW/edit)_ document.
@@ -23,6 +25,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - [``tests/``](tests/) - Updated ``tests/GDI-SOP0000_sop-template-for-linting.md`` to fit testing standards of the linting script.
 - [``GDI-SOP_charter.md``](docs/GDI-SOP_charter.md) - Updated Glossary section with new acronyms and terms from other three SOPs.
 - [``GDI-SOP_style-guide.md``](docs/GDI-SOP_style-guide.md) - Added section regarding positioning of tables in MD files.
+- [``GDI-SOP_charter.md``](docs/GDI-SOP_charter.md) - Added `DCAT` and `SHACL` to the glossary for SOP0013.
 - [``sops/README.md``](sops/README.md) - Added new SOPs to index table.
 
 ### Fixed

diff --git a/docs/GDI-SOP_charter.md b/docs/GDI-SOP_charter.md
@@ -27,10 +27,12 @@ The following table defines the abbreviations and terms relevant to GDI SOPs.
 | AE               | Associated Entity                                                       |
 | AI               | Action Item                                                             |
 | AF               | Application Form                                                        |
+| AP               | Application Profile                                                     |
 | API              | Application Programming Interface                                       |
 | BEN              | Beneficiary                                                             |
 | CC               | Carbon Copy (used in communications to send a copy to others)           |
 | CSC              | Finnish IT Center for Science                                           |
+| DCAT             | Data Catalog Vocabulary                                                 |
 | DAA              | Data Access Agreement                                                   |
 | DAC              | Data Access Committee                                                   |
 | DMP              | Data Management Plan                                                    |
@@ -55,6 +57,8 @@ The following table defines the abbreviations and terms relevant to GDI SOPs.
 | GDPR             | General Data Protection Regulation                                      |
 | GH               | GitHub                                                                  |
 | HD               | Helpdesk                                                                |
+| HDM              | Harmonised Data Model                                                   |
+| HealthDCAT-AP    | Health Data Catalogue Application Profile                               |
 | HRI              | Health Research Infrastructure                                          |
 | ID               | Identity Document                                                       |
 | IdP              | Identity Provider                                                       |
@@ -83,6 +87,7 @@ The following table defines the abbreviations and terms relevant to GDI SOPs.
 | RFC              | Request For Comments                                                    |
 | RI               | Research Infrastructure                                                 |
 | SDPC             | Security and Data Protection Committee                                  |
+| SHACL            | Shapes Constraint Language                                              |
 | SLA              | Service Level Agreement                                                 |
 | SP               | Submitter Portal                                                        |
 | SOP              | Standard Operating Procedure                                            |

diff --git a/sops/README.md b/sops/README.md
@@ -8,3 +8,4 @@ Below you can find the full list of SOPs in this repository.
 | [GDI-SOP0008_node-helpdesk-ticket-classification.md](./node-specific/GDI-SOP0008_node-helpdesk-ticket-classification.md) | GDI-SOP0008  | v1.0.0             | Helpdesk & operations      | Node-specific SOP  |            |                    |          4 | 2026.03.10      |
 | [GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md](./european-level/GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md)                                  | GDI-SOP0009  | v1                 | Data & metadata management | European-level SOP |            |                    |          9 | 2026.03.10      |
 | [GDI-SOP0011_withdraw-dataset-from-node-fair-data-point.md](./node-specific/GDI-SOP0011_withdraw-dataset-from-node-fair-data-point.md) | GDI-SOP0011  | v1                 | Technical infrastructure & software development | Node-specific SOP  |            |                    |          5 | 2026.05.20      |
+| [GDI-SOP0013_fdp-submission-metadata-validation.md](./node-specific/GDI-SOP0013_fdp-submission-metadata-validation.md)   | GDI-SOP0013  | v1                 | Data & metadata management | Node-specific SOP  |            |                    |          6 | 2026.04.07      |
diff --git a/sops/european-level/GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md b/sops/european-level/GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 ### 1. Document History
 | Template Version | Instance version | Author(s) | Description of changes       | Date       |
 |---------|-----------|-----------|------------------------------|------------|
-| ``v1.0.1`` |  | Marcos Casado Barbero | Address PR review comments | 2026.03.10 |
+| ``v1.0.1`` |  | Marcos Casado Barbero | Address pull request review comments | 2026.03.10 |
 | ``v1`` |  | Marcos Casado Barbero | Draft SOP | 2026.01.16 |
 
 ### 2. Glossary
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ Request details:
 - Deadline requested: <Deadline of withdrawal if applicable>
 
 ACTIONS NEEDED [Within 5 working days]:
-1. Please follow through with the dataset withdrawal request as per [Step 5](https://github.com/GenomicDataInfrastructure/standard-operating-procedures/blob/dev/sops/european-level/GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md#85-assign-withdrawal-response-team). 
+1. Please follow through with the dataset withdrawal request as per [Step 5](https://github.com/GenomicDataInfrastructure/standard-operating-procedures/blob/dev/sops/european-level/GDI-SOP0009_dataset-withdrawal.md#85-assign-withdrawal-response-team).
 2. Update the VHD ticket with assigned leads and expected completion timeline.
 
 Once withdrawal is confirmed, the VHD will resume control to verify, notify the requester, and close the ticket.