diff --git a/test/test_catalog.py b/test/test_catalog.py
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+from __future__ import print_function
+
+import unittest
+from pattern_for_tests import *
+
+
+class TestDataCatalog(unittest.TestCase):
+
+    def test_catalog_files(self):
+        for f in EmbPattern.supported_formats():
+            self.assertIn("extensions", f)
+            self.assertIn("extension", f)
+            self.assertIn("description", f)
+            self.assertIn("category", f)