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BS ISO 22742:2010:2011 Edition

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Packaging. Linear bar code and two-dimensional symbols for product packaging

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BSI 2011 58
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This International Standard

  1. specifies the minimum requirements for the design of labels containing a linear bar code and two-dimensional symbols on product packages to convey data between trading partners,

  2. provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in a linear bar code, two-dimensional symbols or human-readable form,

  3. provides specific recommendations regarding the choice of linear bar code and 2D symbologies, and specifies quality requirements and classes of bar code density,

  4. provides specific recommendations regarding 2D symbologies, which allow a broad choice for general use of scanning hardware (e.g. area imagers, linear imagers, single-line laser scanners, and rastering laser scanners), and

  5. makes recommendations as to label placement, size and the inclusion of free text and any appropriate graphics.

This International Standard supports item identification and supply chain processes, at the product package level, such as inventory control, picking, and point of use.

NOTE 1 ISO 15394 supports the distribution and transportation business processes, so aiding the tracing and tracking of unique shipments.

NOTE 2 ISO 28219 addresses the direct part marking.

The purpose of this International Standard is to establish the machine-readable (e.g. bar code) and human-readable data content of labels applied to product packages.

Intended applications include, but are not limited to, inventory, warehouse management, maintenance and point of purchase.

While guidance is provided, specific label dimensions or marking areas and the location of the information are not defined in this International Standard. Before implementing this specification, suppliers and manufacturers are advised to review and mutually agree on these details with their trading partners.

This International Standard does not supersede or replace any applicable safety or regulatory marking or labelling requirements. It is intended to satisfy the minimum product package requirements of numerous applications and industry groups. As such, its applicability is to a wide range of industries, each of which has specific implementation guidelines. This International Standard is also applicable to any other mandated labelling requirements.

PDF Catalog

PDF Pages PDF Title
9 1 Scope
10 2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
15 4 Data content and requirements
4.1 General
17 4.2 Rules for encoding of mandatory and optional data elements in machinereadable symbols and humanreadable information
4.2.1 General rules
4.2.2 Rules for mandatory data elements
4.2.2.1 Encoding mandatory elements in machinereadable symbols
4.2.2.2 Humanreadable information for encoded data elements
4.2.3 Rules for additional data elements)
4.2.3.1 Encoding in machinereadable symbols
18 4.2.3.2 Humanreadable information for encoded data elements
4.2.3.3 Humanreadable information for data elements not encoded
4.2.4 Rules for data elements not specified in this International Standard
4.2.4.1 Encoding additional data elements in machinereadable symbols
4.2.4.2 Humanreadable information for encoded data elements
4.2.4.3 Humanreadable information for data elements not encoded
19 4.3 Basic data elements
4.3.1 General
20 4.3.2 Item identification
21 4.3.3 Quantity
22 4.3.4 Traceability identification
4.3.4.1 General
24 4.3.4.2 Serial number
4.3.4.3 Traceability number
4.4 Additional data elements
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 Supplier identification
25 4.4.3 Country of origin
26 4.4.4 Date elements
28 4.4.5 Others not specified in this International Standard
4.5 Data representation
4.5.1 General formatting
4.5.2 General formatting for machinereadable symbols
4.5.2.1 Linear bar code syntax
4.5.2.2 2D symbol syntax
4.5.2.2.1 General
4.5.2.2.2 2D symbol syntax when using Data Identifiers
29 4.5.2.2.3 2D symbol syntax when using Application Identifiers
4.5.2.3 General formatting for humanreadable information
4.5.2.3.1 Common issues
30 4.5.2.3.2 Humanreadable interpretation (HRI)
4.5.2.3.3 Human translation
4.5.2.3.4 Data area titles
4.5.2.3.4.1 Linear symbols
32 4.5.2.3.4.2 Twodimensional symbols
4.5.2.3.4.3 Free text and data
4.6 Data carriers
4.6.1 Data carrier selection
4.6.2 General symbology requirements
4.6.3 Linear symbols used on product packaging
35 4.6.4 Twodimensional (2D) symbols used on product packages
4.6.4.1 General
4.6.4.2 X-dimension
4.6.4.3 Print quality
4.6.4.4 Error correction level
36 4.6.4.5 Syntax and semantic recommendations
4.6.5 Data carrier/symbology identifiers
4.7 Label size and layout
4.7.1 Label size
4.7.2 Label layout
4.7.3 Examples of label layout
39 4.7.4 Label location
BS ISO 22742:2010
$198.66