International Organization for Standardization

Packaging — Labelling and direct product marking with linear bar code and two-dimensional symbols - First Edition
 N 28219

Annotation

This International Standard

— defines minimum requirements for identifying items;

— provides guidelines for item marking with machine-readable symbols;

— covers both labels and direct marking of items;

— includes testing procedures for label adhesive characteristics and mark durability;

— provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in linear bar code, two-dimensional symbol or human readable form;

— is intended for applications which include, but are not limited to, support of systems that automate the control of items during the processes of:

— production;

— inventory;

— distribution;

— field service;

— point of sale;

— repair, and

— is intended to include, but it is not limited to, multiple industries including:

— automotive;

— aerospace;

— chemical;