ISO
15394
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Third edition
2017-11
Packaging — Bar code and two-
dimensional symbols for shipping,
transport and receiving labels
Emballage — Codes à barres et symboles bidimensionnels pour
l'expédition, le transport et les étiquettes de réception
Reference number
ISO 15394:2017(E)
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Contents
Page
Foreword v
Introduction vi
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1 Scope 1
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2 Normative references 1
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3 Terms and definitions 2
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4 Concepts 2
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4.1 Principles .....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
4.2 Transport package, unit load and transport unit ......................................................................................................3
4.2.1 Transport package ..........................................................................................................................................................3
4.2.2 Unit load ..................................................................................................................................................................................3
4.2.3 Transport unit ....................................................................................................................................................................3
4.3 Unique transport unit identifier ..............................................................................................................................................3
4.4 Label formats ............................................................................................................................................................................................3
4.4.1 Base shipping/transport/receiving label ...................................................................................................3
5 Data content 4
4.4.2 Extended shipping/transport/receiving label .......................................................................................3
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5.1 Data representation ............................................................................................................................................................................4
5.1.1 Data in linear bar code symbols .........................................................................................................................4
5.1.2 Data in two-dimensional (2D) symbols .......................................................................................................4
5.1.3 Data in human-readable form ..............................................................................................................................4
5.2 Data elements ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
5.2.1 Unique transport unit identifier .........................................................................................................................4
5.2.2 Ship to........................................................................................................................................................................................5
5.2.3 Ship from ................................................................................................................................................................................5
5.2.4 Key to carrier's database ..........................................................................................................................................5
5.2.5 Key to customer's database ....................................................................................................................................5
5.2.6 Other data elements ......................................................................................................................................................6
5.3 Concatenating data fields in linear bar code symbols ..........................................................................................6
5.3.1 Using GS1 Application Identifiers (AI) ..........................................................................................................6
5.3.2 Using ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers (DI) ..............................................................................................6
5.4 Structured data files ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
5.4.1 General......................................................................................................................................................................................6
5.4.2 Shipping and receiving data ...................................................................................................................................6
5.4.3 Supporting documentation application .......................................................................................................6
5.4.4 Carrier sorting and tracking applications ..................................................................................................7
6 Data carriers 7
5.5 Data area identification ...................................................................................................................................................................7
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6.1 Linear bar code symbols .................................................................................................................................................................7
6.2 Two-dimensional symbols ............................................................................................................................................................7
6.3 Human-readable information ....................................................................................................................................................8
6.3.1 Human-readable interpretation .........................................................................................................................8
6.3.2 Human translation .........................................................................................................................................................8
6.3.3 Data area titles ...................................................................................................................................................................8
6.3.4 Free text and data ............................................................................................................................................................8
7 Label design 8
6.3.5 Choice of language ..........................................................................................................................................................8
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7.1 General considerations ....................................................................................................................................................................8
7.2 Layout .............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
7.2.1 Base label layout ..............................................................................................................................................................9
7.2.2 Extended label layout ..................................................................................................................................................9
7.2.3 Other data ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
7.3 Label dimensions .................................................. .............................................................................................................................10
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Annex C Designing compliant labels using a building block approach 37 (normative) ................................................................................................................. Annex D Issues to consider in the drafting of application guidelines or (informative) ................................... standards conforming to this document 41 (informative) Annex E Label examples 44 .................................................................................................................................. Annex F Recommended label locations on various containers 61 (informative) ............................................................................................................................................................ Annex G The impact of systems confronted with multiple symbologies (informative) ....................................................... and formats 64 (informative) Bibliography 68 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 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ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives). Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents). Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not constitute an endorsement. For an explanation on the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see the following URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html. Packaging This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, . This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 15394:2009), which has been technically revised. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows: — 5.4 has been restructured; — 5.5 has been added; — additional information on label design has been added in 7.1; — a new Figure E.7 has been added and succeeding figures have been renumbered accordingly; — E.3 has been added; — Figures E.11, E.12, and E.13 have been added; — Tables E.1 and E.2 have been added. --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT v ISO 15394:2017(E) Introduction The use of electronic data interchange (EDI) in association with the physical transport and handling of packages and when traceability is appropriate, such as that described in ISO 9000, requires a clear and unique identifier linking the electronic data and the transport unit. Bar code-marked transport labels are in widespread use in global industries. Several different standards exist, each designed to meet the requirements of the specific industry sector. For effective and economic use within and between industry sectors, one common multi-industry standard is a necessity. A bar code-marked transport label is designed to facilitate the automation of shipping and handling of administrative operations. The bar code information on the transport label may be used as a key to access the appropriate database that contains detailed information about the transport unit, including information transmitted using EDI. In addition, a transport label may contain other information as agreed between the trading partners. Two-dimensional symbols may be included to assist in moving large amounts of shipping label or EDI data from sender to recipient and to assist the transportation carrier automated sortation and tracking systems. This document incorporates the technology, data structure and conformance standards of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31 with the user requirements for shipping labels into a single application standard. While this document provides an international shipping label standard, ISO 22742 provides guidance for product packaging. This document and ISO 22742 are complementary. On the other hand, ISO 17365 covers the use of RF tags on shipping/transport units and was prepared by ISO/TC 122. --``,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,```,--,,,,,,,---
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15394:2017(E)
Packaging — Bar code and two-dimensional symbols for
shipping, transport and receiving labels
1 Scope
This document:
— specifies the minimum requirements for the design of labels containing linear bar code and two-
dimensional symbols on transport units to convey data between trading partners;
— provides for traceability of transported units using a unique transport unit identifier (licence plate);
— provides guidance on the formatting on the label of data presented in linear bar code, two-
dimensional symbol or human-readable form;
— provides specific recommendations regarding the choice of bar code symbologies, and specifies
quality requirements;
— provides recommendations as to label placement, size and the inclusion of free text and any
appropriate graphics;
— provides guidance on the selection of the label material.
This document is not applicable to the direct printing on to kraft coloured corrugated surfaces.
The Fibre Box Handbook
NOTE Guidance on the direct printing of bar code symbols on to kraft coloured corrugated surfaces are
[10]
provided in references such as .
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
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code symbol print quality test specification — Two-dimensional symbols
ISO/IEC 15415,
Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Bar code print quality test
specification — Linear symbols
ISO/IEC 15416,
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Code
128 bar code symbology specification
ISO/IEC 15417,
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Syntax
for high-capacity ADC media
ISO/IEC 15434,
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
PDF417 bar code symbology specification
ISO/IEC 15438:2015,
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification— Part 1: Individual transport units
ISO/IEC 15459-1,
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification— Part 2: Registration procedures
ISO/IEC 15459-2,
Information technology — International symbology specification — MaxiCode
ISO/IEC 16023:2000,
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Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Code
39 bar code symbology specification
ISO/IEC 16388,
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — QR
Code bar code symbology specification
ISO/IEC 18004,
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) techniques —
Harmonized vocabulary
ISO/IEC 19762,
Supply chain applications of RFID — Transport units
ISO 17365, Packaging — Vocabulary
ISO 21067, Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard
ANSI MH10.8.2,
GS1 General Specifications.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 19762 and ISO 21067 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
4 Concepts
The purpose of a bar code label is to facilitate the automatic exchange of data among all members
within a channel of distribution, i.e., supplier, carrier, purchaser and other intermediaries. The amount
of data, in linear bar code, two-dimensional symbols and in human-readable form, is dependent on the
requirements of the trading partners. Where a bar code label is used in conjunction with electronic
databases and/or electronic data interchange (EDI) systems, the amount of data may be significantly
reduced and may consist of only one piece of data, the unique identifier for the transport unit. If
radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled labels or tags are used in conjunction with labels in
conformance with this document, ISO 17365 shall be used for RFID usage with transport units. Human
and optically readable data for the representation of RFID applications should be in accordance with
ISO/IEC/TR 24729-1.
Trading partners have different information requirements. Some information may be common to two or
more trading partners, while other information may be specific to a single trading partner. Information
for various trading partners becomes available at different times, for instance:
— product-specific information at the point of manufacture or packaging;
— order processing information at the time of processing the order;
— transport information at the time of shipment.
Trading partners may find it necessary to include significant data elements dealing with the above that
may be presented both in linear bar code and two-dimensional symbols (see Annexes A and B) and
human-readable form.
This document shall be used in conjunction with application guidelines defining the parameters chosen
by the trading partners concerned. Annex D gives guidance in the definition of these parameters.
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For the purposes of this document, a transport package is considered to be a package intended for the transportation and handling of one or more articles, smaller packages or bulk material.
For the purposes of this document, a unit load is considered to be one or more transport packages or other items held together by means such as pallet, slip sheet, strapping, interlocking, glue, shrink wrap or net wrap, making them suitable for transport, stacking and storage as a unit.
Both unit loads and transport packages are referred to as transport units in this document.
One unique transport unit identifier shall be assigned and applied to each transport unit prior to shipment. The unique transport unit identifier shall be associated with the highest level of packaging intended to be conveyed as a single physical entity by the shipper (e.g., a transport package within an unbreakable unit load does not require a unique transport unit identifier). This is a common requirement for all label formats specified by this document. The identifier or “licence plate” is the key, providing access to information stored in computer files and which may be transmitted electronically. The identifier may be used by all of the trading partners to retrieve information about the transport unit itself or about the status of the physical movement of the transport unit along the supply chain. It enables systems to track and trace individual transport units.
The base label defined by this document includes the minimum set of data that fulfils the requirements of all trading partners in a supply chain when data is exchanged electronically between the parties involved. A unique transport unit identifier shall be, and a “Ship to” name and address should be, included on the base label. In addition to the unique transport unit identifier (“licence plate”) and the “Ship to” name and address (for shipment delivery), the following information should be included on the base label: — “Ship from” name and address (to be able to return the shipment in the event that delivery is not possible); — key to carrier’s database (if the licence plate is not this data element); — key to customer’s database (if the licence plate is not this data element).
The extended label is used when the data available from the base label does not satisfy the requirements
of all trading partners. In practice, fully automated communication channels which make it possible
to rely exclusively on electronic files for retrieving information on the movements of the transport
units are not always available. For this reason, there is a need to indicate relevant information on the
transport units themselves, in addition to their identification.
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In order to facilitate the processing and interpretation by trading partners, information provided in the
extended label is organized in three segments:
— carrier segment: in addition to the key to the carrier’s database, this segment may contain additional
data, such as shipment identification and delivery instructions;
— customer segment: in addition to the key to the customer’s database, this segment may contain
additional data such as the customer part number;
— supplier segment: additional data may be generated by the supplier, such as product identification,
batch number, dimensions.
5 Data content
Such data shall be represented in one of the three permissible combinations of data and bar code symbology (also see Annex A): a) GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs) in accordance with ISO/IEC 15418 shall only be used in conjunction with GS1-128 (being a subset of Code 128 compliant with ISO/IEC 15417); b) ASC MH10 Data Identifiers (DIs) in accordance with ISO/IEC 15418 shall be used in conjunction with Code 39 symbols compliant with ISO/IEC 16388; c) ASC MH10 Data Identifiers (DIs) in accordance with ISO/IEC 15418 shall be used in conjunction with Code 128 symbols compliant with ISO/IEC 15417. Refer to Annex D for information on the use of the options and the issues for users encountering them.
Information may also be provided in two-dimensional symbols as mutually agreed upon between trading partners (see Annex B). Data syntax in two-dimensional symbols shall be in accordance with ISO/IEC 15434.
The human-readable interpretation of information presented in linear bar code form should be provided. Some information may be presented in human-readable form only (see 6.3).
The unique transport unit identifier assigned by the labeller shall be encoded in a linear bar code
symbol, preceded by the appropriate GS1 Application Identifier or ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier.
The structure of the unique transport unit identifier is defined in ISO/IEC 15459-1. The unique transport
unit identifier
a) starts with the issuing agency code (IAC), assigned to the issuing agency by the registration
authority,
b) conforms to a format specified by the issuing agency,
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c) is unique in the sense that no issuer re-issues a number until a sufficient period of time has passed
that the first number has ceased to be of significance to any user of this document,
d) contains only numeric and upper case alphabetic characters (not including lower case characters or
punctuation marks),
e) does not contain more than 20 characters, including the ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier or GS1
Application Identifier, and
f) does not contain more characters than specified in Table 1.
The unique transport unit identifier shall be assigned to each individual transport unit.
The unique transport unit identifier shall be either
— the serial shipping container code (SSCC) that uses AI “00”, represented in GS1-128, or
— the unique transport unit identifier using the ANSI MH10.8.2 Category 10 Data Identifiers for Licence
Plates (J-999J) represented in either Code 39 or Code 128 symbologies.
The “Ship to” data element refers to the address of the party to which transport units are to be delivered. When used, it shall be represented in a maximum of five lines of human-readable characters comprised of no more than 35 alphanumeric (an..35) characters each. It may also be represented by a number identifying the party in human-readable or in bar code format.
The “Ship from” data element refers to the address of the party to which transport units are to be returned, in case the shipment was unable to be delivered. When used, it shall be represented in a maximum of five lines of human-readable characters comprised of no more than 35 alphanumeric (an1...35) characters each. It may also be represented by a number identifying the party in human- readable or in bar code format. The “Ship from” information shall be located in the left, upper-most area or building block of the label (see Annex C for building block information).
The key to the carrier's database should be mutually agreed upon with the carrier. If the unique transport unit identifier described in 5.2.1 does not provide the key to the carrier’s database, one or more of the following keys may be used: — the carrier tracking number that includes class of service; — the carrier code to identify the shipment; — the carrier code to identify the transport unit. This data element may be included within a two-dimensional symbol, a linear bar code symbol or both.
The key to the customer’s database should be mutually agreed upon with the customer. If the unique
transport unit identifier described in 5.2.1 does not provide the key to the customer's database, one or
more of the following keys may be used:
— customer’s purchase order number;
— part number;
— KANBAN/pull signal number;
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— shipment ID.
This data element may be included within a two-dimensional symbol, a linear bar code symbol or both.
As much additional data as required may be included in the extended label to fulfil the needs of the supplier, carrier and customer.
5.3.1 Using GS1 Application Identifiers (AI) When several Application Identifiers (AIs) and their data are concatenated into one GS1-128 symbol, each variable length field shall be followed by the FNC1 (Function 1) character, unless it is the last G field encoded in the symbol. The FNC1 character used for this purpose assumes a value of S when transmitted by the decoder. 5.3.2 Using ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers (DI) When several DIs and their data are concatenated into one Code 39 or Code 128 symbol, each field shall be followed by a plus symbol, “+”, unless it is the last field encoded in the symbol. Care should be exercised when concatenating data fields in linear symbols since some ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers prescribe the use of the “+” as an internal data structure syntax. Examples include the ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers “14K”, “19S”, and “3W”.
Structured data files, such as documentation supporting the handling of the transport units or complete EDI messages, e.g., delivery note, quality certificate and insurance certificate, may be included. High-capacity two-dimensional symbols shall be used to represent this data. Structured data files shall comply with the syntax described in ISO/IEC 15434, or when appropriate, the GS1 General Specifications.
It is possible to combine all the data from the linear bar codes on the multi-industry transport label into one single two-dimensional symbol to facilitate more efficient data capture. This symbol may also incorporate additional data not represented in the linear bar codes on the transport label (e.g., data represented in text). The structure and syntax of the encoded message shall conform to ISO/IEC 15434.
The transport of goods often requires supporting documentation to be provided, such as a bill of lading,
manifest, packing slip, customs data or information that might be transmitted in EDI or other message
formats. Supporting documentation incorporated as an item-attendant two-dimensional symbol
on the transport label facilitates more efficient processing of a transport unit because the relevant
“documentation” can be scanned.
The structure and syntax of the encoded message shall conform to ISO/IEC 15434.
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Sortation data to be encoded include any data that are required to route transport units between multiple points, locate transport units and other supporting data which is relevant to sorting and/or tracking for internal and external processing. The structure and syntax of the encoded message shall conform to ISO/IEC 15434.
In practice, fully automated communication channels that make it possible to rely exclusively on electronic files for retrieving information on the movements of the transport units are not always available. For this reason, in addition to their identification, there is a need to indicate relevant information on the transport labels themselves. The various fields can be placed in relevant data areas. These data areas, whether they contain bar code or human-readable information, shall be identified with the corresponding data area title. The data area title may include the relevant application identifier or data identifier. EXAMPLES: CUST: CUST PART NO: (400) CUST P O: GLN: (J) LICENCE PLATE: SHIP FROM: SHIP TO: SSCC: (12K) SCAC and PRO #: (Q) QTY: 6 Data carriers
Guidelines for using linear bar code symbols are found in Annex A. The linear bar code symbologies shall be one of the following: — “Code 39” in accordance with ISO/IEC 16388; — “Code 128” in accordance with ISO/IEC 15417. NOTE “GS1-128” is a subset of “Code 128”.
If more data than can be accommodated with a linear bar code is required to be encoded on the label
in optically readable symbol(s), 2D symbols may be used. This document specifies the use of MaxiCode,
PDF417 and QR Code 2D symbologies. This document recommends the use of MaxiCode, PDF417 or QR
Code for carrier sortation and tracking applications and PDF417 or QR Code for shipping and receiving
applications and for supporting documentation applications. The specific two-dimensional symbol to
be used shall be mutually agreed upon between trading partners.
For further information and guidance in the use of 2D symbols, see Annex B.
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In order to provide a fall-back key entry and diagnostic, a human-readable interpretation of each linear bar code symbol shall be provided adjacent to the bar code. Such human-readable interpretation shall represent the encoded data. See Figure E.9.
In addition to the human-readable interpretation, human translation of linear bar code information may be provided in a separate section of the label. See Figure E.9.
Data areas comprise information in bar code or human-readable form. Data areas shall be identified with the corresponding data area title in human-readable text, which may be prefixed, if relevant, by the appropriate AI or DI (see Figures E.1 and E.2). A data area title is not required when a data area contains — a single linear bar code symbol concatenating multiple data elements, or — multiple linear bar code symbols that are intended to be scanned in a single data capture operation, or — two-dimensional symbols.
Human-readable information that is not a translation of the bar code information may be provided according to the requirements of the trading partners.
Choice of language is applicable to human translation, data area titles and free text.
Human-readable information within a single country should be in the national language of that country. 6.3.5.3 Export shipments Shipments for export should have human-readable information in the language(s) mutually agreed upon between trading partners.
Regulations may require multiple languages on the shipping label. 7 Label design
The linear bar code representing the unique transport unit identifier (“licence plate”), a mandatory
element for this document, shall be printed in the lowest area of the label.
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Label segments are logical groupings of information based on the data needs of the trading partners
within the distribution channel. Three segments are defined: carrier segment, customer segment and
supplier segment. Label segments may or may not be printed at the same time on a single physical label.
When the size and structure of the transport unit permits, segments shall be stacked vertically, from
top to bottom, in the following order:
— carrier segment;
— customer segment;
— supplier segment.
The design of the label is the responsibility of the industry or trading partners concerned and should
take account of the following when defining the label segments:
— the size and number of linear bar codes and two-dimensional symbols;
— the size and number of human-readable items of information;
— free text;
— graphics, e.g., safety, hazard, quality signs;
— logos, e.g., supplier logo.
Examples of labels are provided in Annex E. The labels shown in Annex E are for illustration only and do
not represent all of the possible choices of label designs. Separate segments of the label may be applied
at different stages to form the complete label.
In addition to the unique transport unit identifier, a typical base label may include the following data areas: — “Ship from” address, human-readable; — “Ship to” address, human-readable; — “Ship to” postal code or location number, linear bar code; — carrier shipment tracking number (if required), linear bar code; — customer purchase order number (if required), linear bar code. Only linear bar codes shall be used to represent data in a machine-readable form on a base label. The “Ship to” address shall be located below or to the right of the “Ship from” address. “Ship from” characters shall be noticeably smaller than the “Ship to” characters and the fields shall be easily distinguishable. All international shipments shall conform to this requirement. For shipments within a single country and where that country has a national standard recommending an alternative label layout, e.g., where “Ship from” address and “Ship to” address are reversed, such alternative label layout may be used with the agreement of the trading partners.
The extended label comprises more information than the base label. In addition to the information
contained in the base label, the extended label may include
— linear bar codes representing other discrete data elements,
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— linear bar codes representing concatenated data elements,
— two-dimensional symbols,
— human translation of linear bar code information,
— human-readable-only information, and
— graphics.
This document does not supersede or replace any applicable safety or regulatory marking or labelling requirements. This document is to be applied in addition to any other mandated labelling requirements. Free areas or certain graphics, such as safety, hazard, quality signs or logos could be required.
The size of the label shall be consistent with the data requirements of all trading partners in the supply chain with the only constraint being the size of the transport unit. The label format described does not dictate a fixed size for the total label. The physical dimensions of the label shall be determined by the labeller. Considerations for label size selection may include the amount of data to be printed, the physical characteristics of the printing equipment used or the size of the transport unit. See Annex C for information on designing compliant labels using a building block approach.
The height of the label shall be determined by the labeller.
x The width of the labelx shall be determined by the labeller. Label wxidth is determined by the -dimension of the printed bar code symbol and the maximum bar code message length. Table 2 shows the correlation between -dimension and label width for selected -dimensions, using the data limits set forth in Table 1. Some existing industry xstandards have other data limits. If a trading partner needs a single Code 39 bar code data field that contains more characters than specified in Table 1, the labeller may choose to use a wider label stock or an -dimension at the lower limits of this document.
Limits on the number of characters which can be required of the labeller for a single bar code symbol
are shown in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Maximum character limits for linear symbols
Symbology and format Character limits
Code 128 (numeric) 50 digits (after a single-character DI)
Code 128 (alphanumeric) 27
GS1-128 (all numeric) 48
GS1-128 (alphanumeric) 26
Code 39 19
NOTE 1 For GS1-128, the character count includes all characters between the Function 1 (FNC1)
character and the symbology check character.
NOTE 2 For Code 39, character count includes all characters between the start and stop characters.
Table 2 — Recommended label widths for symbol, maximum characters and x-dimension
Code 128 Code 128 GS1-128 GS1-128 GS1-128
Code 39 Dimensions in millimetres
all numeric alphanumeric SSCC all numeric alphanumeric
x-dimension
50 20
19 27 48 26
(single DI) exactly
0,25 105 105 105 105 105
0,33 148 148 148 Not 148 148
0,38 148 148 148 recommended 148 148
0,43 over 148 148 over 148 over 148 over 148
0,50 105 over 148 over 148
0,66 Not 148 over 148 over 148
0,76 recommended 148 over 148 over 148
0,81 over 148 over 148 over 148
NOTE 1 This table is intended to provide guidance to the printer/applier of a label on the size of label stock needed to
accommodate the maximum character limits as stated in Table 1.
NOTE 2 This label width guidance is based on only two label sizes, 105 mm and 148 mm.
NOTE 3 Included in the minimum label width calculations in this table are the following:
x
— symbology start and stop characters, 2,54 mm print registration and quiet zones of 6,4 mm or 10 times the bar
code symbol -dimension, whichever is greater;
x
— for GS1-128 symbols, Function 1 character (FNC1) and symbology check character;
— for Code 39 symbols, a 3:1 wide to narrow ratio and one -intercharacter gap;
x
— for Code 128 symbols, the symbology check character.
x
NOTE 4 GS1-128 SSCC bar code symbols have minimum -dimensions greater than 0,432 mm. In order to fit
on a label size of 102 mm, this symbol should be printed at the smallest -dimension specified in the GS1 specifications.
The height of the text characters is associated with the number of characters that can be required on a
single line.
Nine sizes may be specified for text. The exact character heights corresponding to the nine text sizes
shall be chosen by the labeller based on the capabilities of the printing process.
The characters shall be clearly legible.
Table 3 shows the maximum number of text characters per line that can be required of a labeller.
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Table 3 — Character heights and character limits
Approximate character
Character limits for full-width label
height
a
(number of characters)
(mm)
25,4 8
12,7 18
8,4 28
6,4 34
5,1 42
4,3 48
3,6 59
3,2 68
2,5 77
a
Calculations for the text character count limits are based on the following
assumptions: a 102 mm wide label segment, clear distinction between the character
sizes used, and fixed-width characters.
The specific heights of the text characters shall be as follows: — the data area titles shall be no smaller than 2,5 mm; — the “Ship from” address shall be no smaller than 2,5 mm and in any case shall be smaller than the “Ship to” address text; — the “Ship to” address shall be no smaller than 4,3 mm and in any case shall be larger than the “Ship from” address text; — the literal translation of the associated linear bar code symbol [also known as human-readable interpretation (HRI)] shall be no smaller than 2,5 mm; — the primary human-readable information (also known as human translation) shall be no smaller than 5,1 mm; — the secondary human-readable information (also known as text or descriptive information) shall be no smaller than 2,5 mm.
Label material and the method of attaching the label to the transport unit shall be selected such as to
ensure that the label
— remains attached to the transport unit for the intended life of the label,
— remains readable for the life of the label,
— survives the environments for the life of the label, for example contamination, heat, light,
moisture, and
— meets disposability requirements.
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8 Label placement
Labels should be affixed at a suitable location where there is a minimum risk of damage. Labels should be placed on the side of the transport unit with the human-readable information parallel to the natural bottom of the transport unit. The edge of the label(s) should be a minimum of 32 mm from any transport unit edge. Transport units should carry at least one bar code label. Parcel carriers may require the placement of carrier information on the top of a transport unit, in addition to customer and supplier information which would continue to be placed in accordance with the preceding paragraph. 8.2 Unit loads (pallets) The label shall be placed right of centre on a vertical face, allowing a minimum of 50 mm from either edge. The label should not be placed over a seam nor should sealing tape or bands be placed over the label in a manner that interferes with the scanning of the label. The bottom edge of the unique transport unit identifier symbol should be within the range of 400 mm to 800 mm from the bottom of the pallet. If the pallet is less than 500 mm in height, the label should be placed as high as possible on the pallet. See Figure 1. Dimensions in millimetres
50 004≥ 05> 008≤ Key 1 unique transport unit identifier
[Figure 1 — Pallet label location]
For transport packages up to 1 m in height, the target placement for the unique transport unit identifier
symbol is 32 mm from the natural bottom of the package. Transport packages greater than 1 m in
height should follow the recommendations of 8.2.
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Annex F provides labelling examples of various transport units. Label placement requirements should
be developed in conjunction with specific application guidelines.
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This annex describes the use of symbology identifiers as identified in ISO/IEC 15424. The symbology identifier is a prefix to the data transmitted by a decoder but is not encoded in the symbol. The available options are: a) Application Identifiers with GS1-128 symbology; b) ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers with Code 39 symbology; c) ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers with Code 128 symbology. Although it may be intended that only one of these combinations be in a system, it is important for all users to be aware that any of the other combinations can appear in a scanning system. Given this fact, organizations may choose to support a single option or support other options as well. These are discussed below. A.2 Systems where a single option is intended to be scanned For users selecting to operate in a single-option environment, there are three procedures to consider. — For single use of option a), users may be able to switch off all other symbologies in a decoder, including Code 128, as described in option c). If the decoder supports symbology identifiers, the host system shall validate the appropriate symbology identifier, specifically “]C1”, that signifies a GS1-128 symbol having a FNC1 character in the first position after the start code. — For single use of option b), users switch off all other symbologies in any decoder. If the decoder supports symbology identifiers, the host computer system shall validate the appropriate symbology identifier, specifically “]A0”. — For single use of option c), users will need to implement fully the symbology identifier capability. For decoders that do not support symbology identifiers, host computer systems will be unable to automatically distinguish between option a) and option c). By using the symbology identifier, the host computer can distinguish between the different options and filter out the unwanted options. The host computer shall validate the appropriate symbology identifier, specifically “]C0”. A.3 Systems where multiple options are intended to be scanned Users who choose to provide their systems with information scanned from labels using two or all of the options, shall fully implement symbology identifier capabilities. For decoders that do not support symbology identifie-r-s,,,,, ,h,,,o,,s,t,, ,,,co,`-m`-`,,p`,,u`,`t,,`e---r systems will be unable to automatically distinguish between Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ISO 15394:2017(E) option a), option b), and option c). By using the symbology identifier, the host applications can be coded to distinguish between the different options and filter out the unwanted options. The combination of the symbology identifier and the ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier or GS1 Application Identifier will provide the user with reliable input. A.4 Symbology The linear bar code symbologies shall be one of the following: — Code 39 in accordance with ISO/IEC 16388; — Code 128 in accordance with ISO/IEC 15417. NOTE GS1-128 is a subset of Code 128. A.5 Symbol height The minimum bar height of a linear bar code symbol shall be 12,7 mm and should be at least 15 % of the length of the symbol including quiet zones. A.6 Narrow element dimension x- x- The minimum narrow element dimension ( dimension) shaxll- not be less than 0,25 mm. The dimension for Code 39 and Code 128 symbols should be in the range of 0,25 mm to 0,43 mm, as determined by the printing capabxi-lity of the supplier/printer of the label. The dimension for GS1-128 symbols should be in the range of 0,25 mm to 0,81 mm, as determined by the printing capability of the supplier/printer of the label. The dimension for GS1-128 SSCC symbols should be in the range of 0,50 mm to 0,81 mm, as determined by the printing capability of the supplier/printer of the label. x- In the case that fewer characters than specified in Table 1 are required, a larger dimension may be used, as long as the bar code print quality requirements specified in A.11 and label width recommendations of Table 2 are met. x- NOTE Symbols with the dimension at the lower end of this range, specifically 0,25 mm to 0,33 mm, may require special care in order to meet the quality requirements. A.7 Wide to narrow ratio for Code 39 symbols The wide to narrow ratio of elements of Code 39 symbols should be 3,0:1. The measured ratio shall be between 2,4:1 and 3,2:1. A.8 Quiet zones x- Lx-inear bar code symbols should be printed with leading and trailing quiet zones not less than 6,4 mm. Where the dimension is greater than 0,64 mm, the quiet zones shall not be less than 10 times the dimension. The label registration parameters of the printer being used should be taken into consideration in order to ensure the minimum quiet zones. A.9 Orientation Linear bar code symbols should be presented on transport units with the bars vertical (picket fence orientation) when marked on a flat or slightly curved surface. Subject to agreement between trading partners, bars may be presented horizontally (ladder orientation). Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ---`,,`,`,,`,,`-`-`,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-- ISO 15394:2017(E) Linear bar code symbols should be presented on transport units with the bars perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (ladder orientation) when marked on a tightly curved surface (tubes, rods and cylinders). A.10 Placement Linear bar code symbols should be placed to ensure that they do not interfere with each other when scanned. No more than two linear symbols should appear side by side on a label. If two linear symbols are placed side by side, the symbols should be placed so that they will not be in the same horizontal scan path to reduce the possibility of interference with successful bar code scanning. A.11 Linear bar code symbol print quality ISO/IEC 15416 shall be used to determine the print quality of the linear bar code. The grade is expressed in the format grade/aperture/wavelength. The minimum symbol grade shall be 1,5/10/660 which is: — an overall symbol grade greater than or equal to 1,5 (C) at point of production; — a measurement aperture equal to 0,250 mm diameter (reference number 10); — a light source wavelength equal to 660 nm ± 10 nm. It is important that the linear bar code be decodable throughout the system of use. Numerous environmental effects can lead to the degrading of the bar code symbol, substrate, adhesive, or laminate. These changes may affect one or more quality parameters of the label, whether they are optical or physical. The net effect of such changes can be to render the label unusable. It is therefore important to consider these effects when producing and applying bar code labels. Labellers should not be held responsible for damage to the label incurred by shipping or handling subsequent to leaving the supplier’s facilities. Every effort should be made by the labeller to reasonably protect and place the label so it is not damaged in shipment and handling. It may not be possible to meet the print quality requirements of this document when printing directly onto kraft coloured corrugated surfaces. Users considering the printing of bar code symbols directly onto kraft coloured corrugated surfaces should consider the scanning capabilities of their entire trading channel. Unattended scanning may require a higher print quality grade than identified above. Consequently, those implementing this document for unattended scanning applications should discuss print quality requirements with trading partners. --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ISO 15394:2017(E) Annex B Guidelines( fnoorr musaitnivge 2) D symbols B.1 General This annex defines the rules for using 2D symbols. These rules apply to the following three applications: — shipping and receiving (B.2); — supporting documentation (B.3); — carrier sortation and tracking (B.4). B.2 Shipping and receiving applications B.2.1 General The shipping and receiving data facilitates staging, transportation and receipt of goods and materials. This data shall be printed on the label as defined by this document. This symbol is intended to be scanned in the same environment as other symbols on the label. The structure and syntax of the PDF417 or QR Code symbols for shipping and receiving applications shall conform to the structure and syntax dBe.2sc.2ri beSdy min bISoOl/oIgEyC r1e5c4o3m4.mendation This document recommends the use of the PDF417 symbology (see ISO/IEC 15438) or QR Code (see Annex I and ISO/IEC 18004) for shipping and receiving applications. For the shipping and receiving applications, the Macro PDF417 symbol which is defined in the ISO/IEC 15438, shall not be used. For the shipping and receiving applications, the Micro PDF417 symbol, which is defined in ISO/IEC 24728, shall not be used. FBo.2r .t3h e sPhDipFp4in1g7 a fnodr rsehceipivpining ga papnldic arteiocnesiv, QinRg C aopdep lMicoadteilo 2n sshould be used. B.2.3.1 PDF417 error correction level For shipping and receiving applications using PDF417, the minimum symbol error correction level shall be level 5. B.2.3.2 PDF417 narrow element dimension x- For shipping and receiving applications, the narrow element dimension ( dimension) range should be from 0,254 mm to 0,432 mm as determined by the printing capability of the supplier/printer of the label. Symbols with narrow elements at the lower end of this range, i.e., 0,254 mm to 0,330 mm may require special care to meet the print quality requirements of B.2.3.6. Conformance to the print quality requirements shall be determined according to B.2.3.6. 18 --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) B.2.3.3 PDF417 row height x- The PDF417 symbol shall have a minimum row height (height of the symbol element) of three (3) times the width of the narrow element ( dimension). Increasing the row height may improve scanning performance but will reduce the number of characters that can be encoded in a given space. B.2.3.4 PDF417 quiet zone For shipping and receiving applications, the 2D symbol shall have a minimum quiet zone of 1 mm above, below, to the left and to the right. The quiet zone is included within the calculation of the size of the symbol. B.2.3.5 PDF417 symbol size For shipping and receiving applications using PDF417 symbols shall not exceed a height of 61 mm. Table B.2 to Table B.8 are provided as guidance in planning for the incorporation of PDF417 symbols into the design of the labels described in this document. Actual achieved size of a PDF417 symbol may vary, based on data content and printing process. The sizes listed should accommodate most situations. A PDF417 symbol for shipping and receiving applications should be printed with no more than 12 data columns in width (see Figure B.2). This will ensure readability by the broadest range of reading devices. In no case shall the number of data columns excxe-ed 18 columns. The use of 13 to 18 columns is allowed with the agreement of trading partners. Table B.1 shows the width of PDF417 symbols (including quiet zones) with 12 data columns at different dimensions. For further information on data columns, symbol widths, character counts and print densities, see B.2.4.8.2 and B.2.4.8.3. Table B.1 — Maximum PDF417 symbol width using 12 data columns Maximum width x-dimension (including quiet zones) 0,25 mm 71,37 mm 0,33 mm 92,20 mm 0,38 mm 106,17 mm 0,43 mm 119,89 mm B.2.3.6 PDF417 print quality ISO/IEC 15438 shall be used with reference to ISO/IEC 15415 to determine the print quality of the PDF417 symbology. The grade is expressed in the format grade/aperture/wavelength. For shipping and receiving applications, the minimum symbol grade should be 2,5/10/660 which is: — an overall symbol grade greater than or equal to 2,5 (B) at point of production; — a measurement aperture equal to 0,250 mm diameter (reference number 10); — a light source wavelength equal to 660 nm ± 10 nm. The above symbol quality and measurement parameters ensure scannability over a broad range of scanning environments. The print quality requirement at the point of production should be higher than the requirement at the point of use. It may not be possible to meet the print quality requirements of this document when printing directly onto kraft coloured corrugated surfaces. Users considering the printing of 2D symbols directly onto kraft coloured corrugated surfaces should consider the scanning capabilities of their entire trading channel. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---,,,,,,,--,,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,``-- ISO 15394:2017(E) B.2.3.7 PDF417 orientation and placement B.2.3.7.1 PDF417 symbol orientation The bars of the symbol shall be perpendicular to the natural bottom of the label (see Figure B.1). B.2.3.7.2 PDF417 label placement Labels shallS HbIPe placTEeXTd TE XoT TnEX Tp TEaXTc TkEXTa TgEXTe TsEX Ta TEsXT specified in Clause 8. FROM:: TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT SHIP TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TO: TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT a CUST Key a Points to natural bottom of container. NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure B.1 — PDF417 symbol orientation on label Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ---`,,`,`,,`,,`-`-`,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-- ISO 15394:2017(E) B.2.3.8 Printing PDF417 symbols B.2.3.8.1 General When printing PDF417 symbols compliant with this document, several factors should be considered. All of these factors shall be used to determine what PDF417 symbol options to use. These considerations include: — data requirements; — scanner technologies; — label area requirements; — printer technologies. Developers and users of PDF417 symbol printing software should follow the guidelines provided in this document when determining what PDF417 symbol options should be used to ensure that valid symbols are printed. Since no one solution is optimal, trade-offs are sometimes made. In addition, these guidelines ensure that a user's scanning and printing requirements have been considered. The following considerations should be used with following Tables B.3 to B.8 to determine approximate symbol size. B.2.3.8.2 Plan for the maximum amount of data Determine the fields that will be required in the message and the maximum anticipated length of each field. Add the additional characters needed for formatting. B.2.3.8.3 Plan for scanning equipment likely to be used When choosing a space in which to encode a PDF417 symbol, it is important to consider the capabilities of the scanning equipment likely to be used. For example, if the equipment has a maximum field of view of 76 mm it would be impossible to read a symbol that is 100 mm wide, but the same data could fit in a taller configuration that is only 66 mm wide. B.2.3.8.4 Plan for the maximum x-dimension(s) and data columns x- When planning for the space required in which a PDF417 symbol will be placed on the label, the designer should plan for the largest dimension and the number of data columns that might be used in printing. These two factors essentially determine the width of the symbol.x- Since the suppxli-er/printer of the label ultimately determines the dimension at which the symbol will be printed, it is possible that a PDF417 symbxo-l printed for a shipping and receiving application could be printed at any dimension from 0,254 mm to 0,432 mm. The capability of the printing equipment being used will determine the possible choices of dimension. This document recommends that PDF417 symbols for shipping and receiving applications be printed with no more than 12 xd-ata columns (see Figure B.2), unless otherwise agreed by all trading partners involved. This limitation, combined with the amount of space allocated for the symbol on the label, may influence the choice of dimension for printing the symbol. The encoded data is shown below, contained within the data columns. 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1 2 3
4 5
Key
1 left row indicator column
2 data columns
3 right row indicator column
4 start pattern
5 stop pattern
Figure B.2 — Anatomy of a PDF417 symbol
B.2.3.8.5 Determine the appropriate label size
B.2.3.8.5.1 General
Tables B.3 to B.8 show the approximate number of characters that can be accommodated by a PDF417
symbol. Within each table, use the height and approximate width combinations to determine the actual
width, number of data columns, and the estimated number of characters that can be accommodated. The
sizes are an approximation; actual sizes may vary based on factors including the compaction algorithm
and the nature of the data to be encoded. Error correction levels are defined as Error Correction Level
5. For all tables, the approximate width in the top row of each table includes symbol quiet zones.
B.2.3.8.5.2 Symbols for labels having a width of at least 102 mm
x-
Tables B.3 to B.6 illustrate at given dimensions, at various symbol widths, the number of data columns
and the number of alphanumeric characters which can be encoded in PDF417 symbols where the
symbols are assumed to be either 25 mm or 50 mm high.
Table B.3 — PDF417 symbols
x-dimension = 0,25 mm
Approximate alphanumeric capacity
Width 39 mm Width 52 mm Width 65 mm Width 78 mm Width 96 mm
Actual Data Actual Data Actual Data Actual Data Actual Data
Symbo l height
mm columns mm columns mm columns mm columns mm columns
25 mm
36,8 4 49,8 7 62,7 10 75,7 13 93,0 17
50 mm
56 characters 185 characters 315 characters 445 characters 617 characters
293 characters 601 characters 909 characters 1 217 characters 1 535 characters
NOTE The shaded columns are not recommended for use by this document.
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x-dimension = 0,38 mm
Approximate alphanumeric capacity
Width 122 mm Width 137 mm Width 147 mm
Actual Data Actual Data Actual Data
Symbo l height
mm columns mm columns mm columns
25 mm
119 14 132 16 145 18
50 mm
286 characters 344 characters 401 characters
841 characters 891 characters 920 characters
Table B.8 — PDF417 symbols
x-dimension = 0,43 mm
Approximate alphanumeric capacity
Width 122 mm Width 137 mm Width 147 mm Width 159 mm
Actual Data Actual Data Actual Data Actual Data
Symbo l height
mm columns mm columns mm columns mm columns
25 mm
120 12 135 14 142 15 157 17
50 mm
185 characters 236 characters 261 characters 311 characters
596 characters 715 characters 747 characters 770 characters
B.2.4 QR Code for shipping and receiving applications
B.2.4.1 General
For shipping and receipt applications, this document recommends the use of the QR Code model 2
symbols stipulated in ISO/IEC 18004. The coupling structure defined in ISO/IEC 18004 should not be
used in this application for the shipping and receipt application.
B.2.4.2 QR Code error correction level
For shipping and receipt applications, an error correction level M (approximately 15 %) should be used.
B.2.4.3 QR Code module dimensions
x-
Module dimensions ( dimensions) should be within a range of between 0,33 mm to 0,42 mm and it is
desirable to define dimensions according to the printing performances of label suppliers and/or of label
issuers.
B.2.4.4 QR Code quiet zone
For shipping and receipt applications, the QR Code symbol should incorporate a minimum quiet zone of
4X, both vertically and horizontally. The 4X quiet zone is accordingly included within the calculation of
the size of the symbol.
B.2.4.5 QR Code symbol size
The symbol size should be 5 cm or smaller.
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When determining what module dimensions should be used, it is preferable that developers and users
of the QR Code printing software should follow the guidelines provided in this document to ensure
that valid symbols are printed. In addition, these guidelines should ensure that a user's scanning
and printing requirements are being taken into consideration. To these ends, it is preferable that the
following considerations be used in conjunction with the contents of Table B.9.
B.2.4.8.2 Designing of the label layout
B.2.4.8.2.1 Design of the maximum module dimension(s) that can be used
When designing the space required for positioning a QR Code symbol on a label of this document, it is
desirable that the designer consider the largest module dimension that may be used in printing. Since
a supplier and/or a printer of the label ultimately determines the module dimension at which a symbol
shall be printed, for a shipping/receiving application a QR Code symbol may be printed at any module
dimension within a range of from 0,42 mm and 0,33 mm.
B.2.4.8.2.2 Design of the maximum amount of data
It is essential to determine the fields required for the message, and the maximum anticipated length of
each field. Additional characters required for formatting also need to be added.
B.2.4.8.2.3 Design of scanning equipment likely to be used
When choosing a space in which to encode a QR Code symbol, it is important to consider the capabilities
of the scanning equipment likely to be used.
Table B.9 — Approximations of symbol width and character count for QR Code symbol
(including error correction level M and quiet zones)
Number of characters Module dimension
Alphanumeric Kanji
0,42 mm 0,33 mm
50 25 15,91 mm 12,21 mm
100 50 19,35 mm 14,85 mm
150 65 21,07 mm 16,17 mm
200 90 24,51 mm 18,81 mm
250 110 26,23 mm 20,13 mm
300 130 27,95 mm 21,45 mm
400 170 31,39 mm 24,09 mm
500 220 34,83 mm 26,73 mm
750 345 41,71 mm 32,01 mm
1 000 435 46,87 mm 35,97 mm
1 250 560 N/A 39,93 mm
1 500 650 N/A 42,57 mm
1 750 770 N/A 46,53 mm
2 000 890 N/A 49,17 mm
NOTE N/A means “not applicable.”
B.2.4.8.2.4 Selecting appropriate sizes in the tables
Table B.9 provides approximate widths of symbols for QR Code symbol in circumstances where error
correction level is M (approximately 15 %), module dimensions are 0,42 mm and 0,33 mm and the
maximum alphanumeric character is 2 000. In Table B.9, select the maximum module dimension that
is anticipated for the application and on this basis, determin--e, ,t,,h`,,,e,,` ,n`,`u,,,,m,```,b`-`e-`,r,`, ,o`,`f,, `-c--haracters that represents Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) the maximum size. The sizes are an approximation and actual sizes may vary, depending on factors such as the compaction algorithm and the nature of the data to be encoded. If the space available is not capable of accommodating the initial character count, one option is to consider reduction in the character count. B.2.4.8.3 Printing of the symbol on the label When printing a QR Code symbol defined in this document, the supplier and/or printer should take into consideration the amount of space allocated to the symbol. For reference purposes, when two types of modules have different dimensions, Table B.10 provides approximations of the number of alphanumeric characters that can be encoded in QR Code symbols where the QR Code symbol sizes are 3 cm and 5 cm and the error correction level is M (approximately 15 %). Table B.10 — Approximate alphanumeric capacity of QR Code symbols in two sizes (incorporating on error correction level of M and quiet zones) Module size Character type 0,42 mm 0,33 mm Symbol size Alphanumeric Kanji Alphanumeric Kanji 3 cm Symbol size 366 characters 155 characters 656 characters 277 characters 5 cm 1 248 characters 528 characters 2 113 characters 894 characters B.3 Supporting documentation applications B.3.1 General The shipping, transportation and receiving of transport units often require supporting documentation data such as a bill of lading, manifest, packing slip, customs data or information that might also be transmitted by EDI. These data are not intended to be printed on a label nor to be scanned in the same environment as data on a label. The application considered in this category involves the encoding of data in 2D symbols in support of the shipping, receiving and transportation sortation and tracking. See Figure E.8. B.3.2 Symbology recommendation This document recommends the use of PDF417 symbology (see ISO/IEC 15438) or QR Code (see ISO/IEC 18004) for supporting documentation applications. The structure and syntax of the PDF417 symbols for supporting documentation applications shall conform to the structure and syntax described in ISO/IEC 15434. For supporting documentation applications, a Macro PDF417 symbol, which is defined in ISO/IEC 15438, may be used. For supporting documentation applications, a MicroPDF417 symbol, which is defined in ISO/IEC 24728, shall not be used. For supporting documentation applications, QR Code Model 2 shall be used. B.3.3 Using PDF417 in supporting documentation applications B.3.3.1 PDF417 error correction levels For supporting documentation applications, the minimum PDF417 symbol error correction level shall be as identified in Table B.11. Level 5 is the preferred correction level. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---`,,`,`,,`,,`-`-`,```,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,--
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Table B.11 — PDF417 error correction level
Number of data characters PDF417 error correction level
under 100 3
100 to 399 4
400 or more 5
B.3.3.2 PDF417 narrow element dimension
x-
For supporting documentation applications, the PDF417 symbol dimension should be 0,254 mm.
B.3.3.3 PDF417 row height
x-
For supporting documentation applications, the PDF417 symbol should have a row height (height of the
symbol element) three (3) times the width of the narrow element ( dimension).
B.3.3.4 PDF417 quiet zones
For supporting documentation applications, the PDF417 symbol shall have a minimum quiet zone of
1 mm above, below, to the left and to the right.
B.3.3.5 PDF417 print quality
ISO/IEC 15438 shall be used with reference to ISO/IEC 15416 to determine the print quality of the
PDF417 symbol. The grade is expressed in the form of: grade/aperture/wavelength. For supporting
documentation applications, the minimum symbol grade shall be 2,5/10/660 which is:
— an overall symbol grade greater than or equal to 2,5 (B) at point of production;
— a measurement aperture equal to 0,250 mm diameter (reference number 10);
— a light source wavelength equal to 660 nm ± 10 nm.
B.3.3.6 PDF417 orientation and placement
B.3.3.6.1 Orientation
All PDF417 symbols shall have the same orientation. The bars of the PDF417 symbol shall be oriented
such that they are perpendicular to the natural bottom of the page. For supporting documentation
applications, symbol skew shall not be more than ±5°.
B.3.3.6.2 Placement
All PDF417 symbols for supporting documentation applications shall be placed so that they are clear of
any folds or creases in the document itself.
As the document is likely to be folded after printing, tests should be carried out to select appropriate
symbol locations.
B.3.3.7 Concatenation of PDF417 symbols
For supporting documentation applications, the Macro PDF417 symbol version of the PDF417 symbology,
as defined in ISO/IEC 15438, shall be used to encode data messages that are greater in length than the
maximum amount of data that can be encoded in a single PDF417 symbol. Application programmers
should become familiar with the technical specifications for Macro PDF417 symbology to understand
how the concatenated data will be transmitted to the application software.
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B.3.4.5 QR Code symbol print quality
ISO/IEC 18004 should be used to determine the print quality of the QR Code symbol. For the supporting
documentation applications, the symbol grade should be, at a minimum, the following:
— recommended print quality grade of 3,0 (B) or higher at the point of printing the symbol;
— light source wavelength equal to 660 nm ± 10 nm.
B.3.4.6 QR Code orientation and positioning
B.3.4.6.1 Orientation
The properties of a QR Code symbol do not, in particular, specify the orientation of the symbol.
B.3.4.6.2 Positioning
Any QR Code symbol shall be positioned so as not to impinge on the folds of the document pages.
Because a document may be folded after printing, it is recommended that a test be conducted to select
an appropriate position for the symbol.
B.3.4.7 Concatenation of QR Code symbols
B.3.4.7.1 General
For supporting documentation applications, use of the concatenation QR Code symbol defined in
ISO/IEC 18004 is recommended to encode data messages that are greater in length than the maximum
amount of data that can be encoded in a single QR Code symbol. A maximum of 16 QR Code symbols can
be concatenated in a single QR Code symbol.
B.3.4.7.2 Designing for large messages
When designing an application that encodes large amounts of data, consideration should be given to the
amount of data that can be encoded in a single message. If it is anticipated that a single data message
may exceed a total of 22 characters in the QR Code number (refer to ISO/IEC 18004), use of concatenated
QR Code symbols is desirable.
B.3.4.8 Printing of concatenated symbols
The printing system should be configured in such a manner that when the amount of data encoded in a
single message for a supporting documentation application exceeds the capacity of a single symbol, the
printing system should either automatically use, or be configured so as to be able to be concatenated
QR Code symbols.
B.3.4.9 Reading of concatenated symbols
To read QR Code symbols properly, the transmission protocol of the decoder should comply with the
concatenated QR Code symbols defined in ISO/IEC 18004. The decoder should be capable of fully
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B.4.1 General
Carrier sortation is the process in which transport units are routed between two or more points.
Carrier tracking is the process by which the location of transport units being transported by a carrier is
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The structure and syntax of the 2D symbols for carrier sortation and tracking applications shall conform to the structure and syntax described in ISO/IEC 15434. B.4.2 Symbology usage guidance Use of MaxiCode in carrier sortation and tracking applications is defined in B.4.3. Use of QR Code in carrier sortation and tracking applications is defined in B.4.4. Use of PDF417 in carrier sortation and tracking applications is defined in B.4.5. B.4.3 MaxiCode for carrier sortation and tracking applications B.4.3.1 MaxiCode code set When encoding information in the MaxiCode symbol, it is recommended that character selection be limited to Code Set A where possible (see ISO/IEC 16023). B.4.3.2 MaxiCode mode The MaxiCode symbol incorporates one mode per symbol. This document recommends the use of MaxiCode Mode 2 or Mode 3 to ensure that the sortation system can decode the “Ship to” Postal Code, “Ship to” Country Code and Class of Service in the event of symbol damage (see ISO/IEC 16023). The determination of which mode to use is established by the data characteristics of the “Ship to” Postal Code and Class of Service. Table B.12 determines the appropriate mode. Table B.12 — Determining which MaxiCode mode to use If the “Ship to” Postal Code is and the Class of Service is then use numeric-only numeric-only Mode 2 maximum of 9 digits alphanumeric numeric-only Mode 3 maximum of 6 characters other than above numeric-only Mode 4 any of the above alphanumeric Mode 4 B.4.3.3 MaxiCode error correction levels The MaxiCode symbol has fixed levels of error correction. The MaxiCode symbol should use the Standard error correction level identified within ISO/IEC 16023. B.4.3.4 MaxiCode narrow element dimension x- x- MaxiCode is not a scalable symbol (supporting different dimensions). The MaxiCode symbol shall have an dimension (the width of a symbol module) and all other dimensions consistent with ISO/IEC 16023. Each symbol, including the quiet zone, is of a fixed physical size, which nominally is 28,14 mm or 26,91 mm high. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ISO 15394:2017(E) B.4.3.5 MaxiCode quiet zones For carrier sortation and tracking applications, the MaxiCode symbol shall have a minimum quiet zone of 1 mm above, below, to the left and to the right. B.4.3.6 MaxiCode symbol print quality ISO/IEC 15415 shall be used to determine the print quality of the MaxiCode symbol. For carrier sortation and tracking applications, the minimum symbol grade shall be 2,5/10/W, which means: — an overall symbol grade greater than or equal to 2,5 (B) at point of production; — a measurement aperture equal to 0,250 mm diameter (reference number 10); — a broad band light source. The above symbol quality and measurement parameters ensure scannability over a broad range of scanning environments. Labellers may not be able to guarantee the print quality of a label when it is received by the customer. Therefore, the print quality requirement at the point of production should be higher than the requirement at the point of use. It may not be possible to meet the print quality requirements of this document when printing directly onto kraft coloured corrugated surfaces. Users considering the printing of bar code symbols directly onto kraft coloured corrugated surfaces should consider the scanning capabilities of their entire trading channel. B.4.3.7 MaxiCode orientation and placement B.4.3.7.1 Symbol orientation Due to the nature of the MaxiCode symbology, specific symbol orientation is not required. B.4.3.7.2 Symbol placement If the symbol is included in the Extended Label described in this document, the MaxiCode symbol shall be placed in the carrieSHrIP segmTEXTe TnEXTt T.E XST eTEXeT TFEXiT g TEuXT rTEeXT TBEX.T4 for example of placement. FROM: TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT SHIP TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TO: TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure B.4 — MaxiCode symbol placement on a label B.4.3.7.3 Label placement Labels shall be placed on the top of the transport units. --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) B.4.3.8 Concatenation If the data message is greater in length than the maximum amount of data that can be encoded in a single MaxiCode symbol, two Structured Append symbols shall be used as follows. As this document recommends the use of Modes 2 and 3, Structured Append shall be as defined in ISO/IEC 16023, and particularly: — the primary message shall be repeated in both symbols; — the Structured Append indicator sequence shall be placed in the first two data symbol characters in the secondary message; — the continuation of the data message shall be in the secondary message of the second symbol. B.4.3.8.1 Printing Structured Append MaxiCode symbols Printing systems should be configured in such a manner that when the amount of data to be encoded in a single message for a carrier sortation and tracking application exceeds the capacity of a single symbol, the printing system will automatically use the Structure Append sequence. The symbols shall be printed side by side. B.4.3.8.2 Reading Structured Append MaxiCode symbols When Structured Append is used with Modes 2 and 3 symbols, the primary message may be decoded from any of the symbols in the Structured Append sequence. The entire message shall be reconstructed as defined ISO/IEC 16023:2000, Annex B. B.4.4 QR Code for carrier sortation and tracking applications B.4.4.1 QR Code set When encoding information in a QR Code symbol, it is recommended that the bit string length be optimized. B.4.4.2 QR Code symbology It is recommended that QR Code Model 2 symbology be used for the carrier sortation and tracking applications, when QR Code is used. The concatenation structure, which is specified in, shall not be used for these applications. B.4.4.3 QR Code error correction levels The error correction level shall be M (approximately 15 %), Q (approximately 25 %) or H (approximately 30 %). B.4.4.4 QR Code module dimension The module dimension shall be within the range of 0,85 mm to 1,5 mm. It is recommended that the dimension be determined according to the print qualities of the label supplier and/or producer. B.4.4.5 QR Code quiet zones The QR Code symbol shall have a minimum quiet zone of four modules on the left, right, top and bottom. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---,,,,,,,--,,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,``-- ISO 15394:2017(E) B.4.4.6 QR Code print quality ISO/IEC 18004 shall be used to determine the print quality of the QR Code symbol. For carrier sortation and tracking applications the minimum symbol grade shall be one that has: a) a print quality grade of greater than or equal to 3,0 (B) at the point of printing the symbol; b) a light source wavelength equal to 660 nm ± 10 nm. The above symbol quality and measurement parameters ensure scannability over a broad range of scanning environments. Labellers may not be able to guarantee the print quality of a label when it is received by the customer. Therefore, the print quality requirement at the point of production should be set higher than the requirement at the point of use. B.4.4.7 QR Code orientation and placement B.4.4.7.1 Orientation Due to the nature of the QR Code symbology, specific symbol orientation is not required. B.4.4.7.2 Symbol placement If the QR Code symbol is included in an ISO label, this symbol shall be placed in the carrier segment. See Figure B.5 for example of placement. B.4.4.7.3 Label placement Labels shall be placed on the top of the transport units. SHIP TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT FROM: TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT SHIP TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TO: TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure B.5 — Positioning of QR Code symbol on label B.4.5 PDF417 for carrier sortation and tracking applications B.4.5.1 PDF417 code set When encoding information in a PDF417 symbol for carrier sortation and tracking applications, the Byte Compaction Mode, as defined in ISO/IEC 15438, shall be utilized to enable the use of the full ASCII character set. B.4.5.2 PDF417 symbology The technical specifications for carrier sortation and tracking applications shall be as defined in ISO/IEC 15438. The options available in MicroPDF417, Compact PDF417 and Composite PDF417 shall not be used. --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) B.4.5.3 PDF417 security correction levels The error correction level for the use of PDF417 in carrier sortation and tracking applications shall be 5 (see ISO/IEC 15438). B.4.5.4 PDF417 x-dimension x- x- x- The dimension should be 0,254 mm. The dimension shall be no smaller than 0,254 mm. Any larger dimension should be agreed upon between trading partner. B.4.5.5 PDF417 Module aspect ratio The module aspect ratio of the height of a module (“Y Dimension”) to the width of a module (“X Dimension) shall be 5:1. B.4.5.6 PDF417 data columns To facilitate both high speed over-the-belt scanning and hand-held scanning the PDF417 symbol shall contain 12 data columns. B.4.5.7 PDF417 quiet zones The top and bottom quiet zones shall be no smaller than 1,016 mm and the zones to the left and right of the symbol shall be no smaller than 2,54 mm. B.4.5.8 PDF417 print quality ISO/IEC 15417 shall be used to determine the print quality of the PDF417 symbol. For carrier sortation and tracking applications the minimum symbol grade shall be one that has: a) a print quality grade of greater than or equal to 3,0 (B) at the point of printing the symbol; b) a light source wavelength equal to 660 nm ± 10 nm. The above symbol quality and measurement parameters ensure scannability over a broad range of scanning environments. Labellers may not be able to guarantee the print quality of a label when it is received by the customer. Therefore, the print quality requirement at the point of production should be set higher than the requirement at the point of use. B.4.5.9 PDF417 orientation and placement B.4.5.9.1 Orientation The PDF417 symbol shall be oriented parallel to the linear bar code symbols on the label. B.4.5.9.2 Symbol placement If the PDF417 symbol is included in an MH10.8.1 label, this symbol shall be placed in the carrier segment. See Figure B.6. B.4.5.9.3 Label placement Labels shall be placed on the top of the transport units. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT --``,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,```,--,,,,,,,---
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SHIP FROM:
US Motors ShipDate: 15FEB2012
ARIES ASSEMBLY PLANT Account: 123456789
LAKEARIES, MI48888
ExFed
SHIP TO:
Tom Marcus-06 E
ExFed Corporate
60 ExFed Parkway, Bldg 60, 1stFlrVertical
Phone: (901)263-5171
PRIORITY OVERNIGHT THU
TRK: 123456789012 DeliverBy:
38017 XC N1Q6FEBA12A
-TN-US
NOTE This figure is not to scale
Figure B.6 — Positioning of PDF417 symbol on label
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--,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,```,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ISO 15394:2017(E) Annex C Designing compliant lab(einlsfo ursminatgi vae b) uilding block approach C.1 Label definition The general term “label” means the printed area on the package that includes the text and/or bar code data (including linear bar code, composite or 2D symbols), as covered in this document. The label is constructed by the use of indirect marking (e.g., pressure-sensitive labels, tags, etc.). Separate sections of the label may be applied at different stages to form the complete label. Direct marking (e.g., inkjet, letterpress and flexograph directly printed onto the package) may also be used if it meets the quality requirements in Annexes A and B. The label layout and principles still apply. C.2 Building blocks To simplify label formatting, a modular building block structure is provided (see Figure C.1). The building block is the basic standard unit of the label format. An individual building block or sub-block may contain one of the following: — text or graphics; — bar code symbol (2D symbol or linear bar code symbol with human-readable interpretation); — a blank. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---`,,`,`,,`,,`-`-`,```,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,--
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Key
1 width 5 vertical separator line
2 height 6 sub-block
3 building block 7 label edges
4 separator line 8 building block height
Figure C.1 — Modular label structure
Each building block may be physically produced separately or in combination with other building
blocks. This provides the option of printing data as it becomes known. Generally, building blocks should
be stacked vertically.
C.3 Text lines-per-block
The height of text characters is defined using a unit of measure called lines-per-block (LPB), rather than
inches, millimetres or points. This enables the printer of the label to determine the actual height and
font of a text for a given LPB requirement. See C.6.3.
C.4 Segments
Segments are logical groupings of information based on the data needs of the trading partners within
the distribution channel. Three segments are defined below: carrier segment, customer segment and
supplier segment.
When the size and structure of the package permits, segments shall be stacked vertically, from top to
bottom, in the following order:
— carrier segment;
— consignee segment;
— shipper segment.
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---,,,,,,,--,```,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,``-- ISO 15394:2017(E) When stacked vertically, information required by carriers shall be placed at the top-most part of the label. C.5 Label dimensions The size of the label should be consistent with the data requirements of all trading partners in the supply chain, with the size of the unit load or transport package as the only constraint. The label format described does not dictate a fixed size for the total label. The physical dimensions of the label shall be determined by the labeller. Considerations for label size selection may include: the amount of data to be printed, the physical characteristics of the printing equipment used or the size of the transport units. The full label height will be determined by the number of building blocks included on the label. The width of the label shall be determined by the labeller. C.6 Label format C.6.1 General TCh.6is.2 s ubBculaiuldsei ndge fbinleosc ak sstandardized format for shipping labels. C.6.2.1 General Building blocks are stacked vertically to construct the label. Building blocks should be separated from each other by a horizontal line. C.6.2.2 Building block size Building block height shall be 25 mm ± 5 mm, as determined by the printing capability of the labeller. The width of a building block is the width of the label. One double-height bar code block per segment may be used to satisfy special scanning requirements (e.g., automated conveyor scanning, long range planning, etc.). Double-height building blocks shall be 51 mm ± 10,2 mm. One half-height text building block per segment may be used at the discretion of the labeller. Half-height building blocks shall be 13 mm ± 2 mm. C.6.2.3 Sub-blocks Building blocks can be divided into no more than four sub-blocks. The minimum width of a sub-block shall be determined by the amount of data that will be printed in that sub-block. A sub-block shall be tCh.6e .f3u ll hTeeixgth tb olof tchke building block. Vertical lines should be used between sub-blocks. A text building block or sub-block may contain text or graphics or both. A text building block or sub- block shall not contain a bar code symbol. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---,,,,,,,--,,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,``-- ISO 15394:2017(E) Table C.1 — Lines-per-block (LPB) alternatives and measurements calculated Lines-per-block Character height Character height 1 LPB 72 pts 25,4 mm 2 LPB 36 pts 12,7 mm 3 LPB 24 pts 8,4 mm 4 LPB 18 pts 6,4 mm 5 LPB 14 pts 5,1 mm 6 LPB 12 pts 4,3 mm 7 LPB 10 pts 3,6 mm 8 LPB 8 pts 3,2 mm 10 LPB 7 pts 2,5 mm NOTE The character height includes ascenders, descenders and leading. Nine LPB sizes may be specified for text, ranging from one to eight and 10 LPB. The exact character heights corresponding to the nine LPB sizes shall be chosen by the labeller based on the capabilities of the printing process. Labellers shall choose a single height for each of the nine LPB sizes so that clear distinctions shall be evident between character heights (i.e., an 8 LPB text shall be smaller than a 7 LPB text, etc.). Table C.1 provides dimensional considerations for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 LPB printing. The characters shall be clearly legible. For maximum legibility, the ratio of the height to width of a character should not exceed 2:1 (measured on an “M” character). Character heights for double-height and half-height building blocks shall be the same as specified for a single-height block. C.6.4 Text building block and sub-block title line(s) A title should be used. When a title is used, it should be printed in the upper left corner of the text building block or sub-block. The title should be printed in upper case characters at a height of 6 LPB, two lines maximum, left justified. C.6.5 Bar code symbol block A bar code symbol may be specified for either a building block or sub-block. A title should be used for a bar code symbol building block. When a title is used, it should be printed in the upper left corner of the bar code symbol building block or sub-block. In the case when two linear symbols appear in the same building block, the right-hand symbol may have the title printed in the lower left corner of the machine-readable building block or sub-block. The title should be printed in upper case characters at a height of 6 LPB, two lines maximum, left justified. The title should consist of a description of the data type. The title should also identify the respective ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier or GS1 Application Identifier if not part of the printed human-readable interpretation of the bar code symbol. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ---`,,`,`,,`,,`-`-`,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-- ISO 15394:2017(E) Annex D Issues to consider in the( dinrfaofrtminagt iovfe a) pplication guidelines or standards conforming to this document D.1 General This document is a framework to which various industry application standards for a bar code shipping and receiving label should conform. This document defines the minimum and common elements and specifies the symbology options. The application guideline should, within the overall constraint of complying with this document, be more specific. This annex describes the features which need to be defined in the application guideline. D.2 Domain Define the domain of the application guideline or standard in terms of — the responsible agent (typically, a trade association, federation, or similar body) publishing and maintaining the application guideline, — the industry sector, — the geographic domain, and — the classes of trading partners covered by the application guideline. D.3 Data presentation Define which method(s) of data presentation (see Annex A and Annex B) to be used: — Code 39 and Code 128 linear bar code symbols; — QR Code, PDF417 or MaxiCode 2D symbols. D.4 Label The document should make it clear whether the base label and/or extended label are acceptable to trading partners. D.5 Data elements Specify the set of data elements together with a definition of whether they are required or optional. — The required data element of the unique transport unit identifier (see D.6) shall be fully defined per ISO/IEC 15459-1. — If GS1 Application Identifiers are used, then those suppliers shall comply with the rules of the GS1 General Specifications. — If ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers are used, then those labellers shall comply with the rules for ISO/IEC 15459-1. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---`,,`,`,,`,,`-`-`,```,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,--
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— The information needs of the carrier shall be considered, particularly for the key to carrier
information.
— The information needs of the customer shall be considered, particularly for the key to customer
information.
— Other data shall be considered by mutual agreement between the supplier, carrier, and customer.
D.6 Unique transport unit identifier
When the unique transport unit identifier is encoded with the ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers:
— a single international registration authority is designated in accordance with ISO/IEC 15459-2;
— the registration authority assigns a unique Issuing Agency Code (IAC);
— the issuing agency then controls and assigns identifiers to individual organizations or persons,
ensuring that those identifiers are unique within the system of the issuing agency;
— the organizations or persons then use the IAC and their own issuing agency-assigned identifier to
create a licence plate number for the transport unit, using the ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier “J”. The
data following the “J” identifier starts with the Issuing Agency Code (IAC) and then conforms to a
format specified by the issuing agency, which will ensure that the data will be unique in a sense that
no issuer re-issues a number until a sufficient period of time has passed so that the first number has
ceased to be of significance to any user of data.
D.7 Linear bar code
Specify which linear symbology shall be used. If migrating from Code 39, see Annex G.
D.8 2D symbol
If 2D symbol(s) are incorporated, specify the selected ISO/IEC 15434 formats. The precise rules of
Annex B shall be incorporated.
D.9 x-dimension
x-
Specify the narrow element dimension (see A.6, B.2.3.2, B.2.4.3, B.3.3.2, B.3.4.3, B.4.3.4, B.4.4.4, and
B.4.5.4). Ideally, this should offer the full range of 0,25 mm to 0,43 mm in accordance with this document.
However, there can be industry-specific reasons for being more restrictive within this range.
D.10 Symbol quality
Specify the symbol quality (see A.11, B.2.3.6, B.2.4.6, B.3.3.5, B.3.4.5, B.4.3.6, B.4.4.6, and B.4.5.8). Ideally,
this should be identical to that of this document. However, there can be industry-specific requirements
which call for a higher print quality. In drafting the application guideline, consideration needs to be
given to the crossover effect both for
— labels from suppliers covered by the application guideline going to customers outside the domain of
the industry, and
— labels coming from suppliers outside the domain of the industry.
In both these cases, the expectation of trading partners will be to conform to the print quality as
specified in this document.
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Annex E
La(ibnefol remxaamtivpel)e s
E.1 Base label examples
E.1.1 Minimum data examples
At a minimum, one of the two following formats shown in Figures E.1 or E.2 is required.
Key
1 GS1 Area Data Title
2 machine-readable symbol (GS1-128 Serial Shipping Container Code)
3 human-readable interpretation
NOTE This figure is not to scale.
Figure E.1 — Base label using GS1-128 licence plate
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---,,,,,,,--,```,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,``-- ISO 15394:2017(E) Key 1 MH10 Area Data Title (ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier “J” for “Licence Plate” 2 ISO/IEC 15459 Issuing Agency Code — IAC (“J” for UPU) 3 national prefix 4 company prefix 5 serial number for unique ID NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure E.2 — Base label using “J” ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier licence plate E.1.2 Bar code symbols as pointers to a trading partner's databases When, with mutual agreement of the trading partner, pointers to the carrier's or customer's databases are needed, the formats shown in either Figure E.3 or Figure E.4 are recommended. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---,,,,,,,--,,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,``-- ISO 15394:2017(E) SHIP FROM: GOOD SUPPLIER 3693 LOWLANDER PINEY RAPIDS, IA, 52403 USA SHIP TO: GOOD CUSTOMER 2 RUE ROYAL 92 1000 BRUSSELS BELGIUM SHIP TO LOC. (410) 5412345000167 ORDER NUMBER: (400) M166312 SSCC: Key 1 sender 2 recipient 3 pointer to carrier’s database 4 pointer to recipients or customer’s database 5 GS1-128 licence plate NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure E.3 — Label using GS1-128 licence plate with pointers to carrier's and customer's databases 46 --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) SHIP FROM: GOOD SUPPLIER 1 3693 LOWLANDER PINEY RAPIDS, IA 52403 USA SHIP TO: TELEFONAKTLEBOLAGET OLAFSSON - PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION STOCKHOLM S-131 89 SWEDEN (12K) SCAC & SCAC110780 PRO #: (14K) P.O. + M166312+04 LINE # LICENSE PLATE (J) KFR572219672 1234567 Key 1 sender 2 recipient 3 pointer to carrier’s database 4 pointer to recipients or customer’s database 5 Code 39 DI “J” licence plate NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure E.4 — Label using “J” ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier licence plate with pointers to carrier's and customer's databases E.2 Extended label examples E.2.1 Bar code symbols as pointers to trading partner's databases When, with the mutual agreement of the trading partners, pointers to the carrier's or customer's databases and additional information are needed, the formats shown in either Figure E.5 or Figure E.6 are recommended. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT --``,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,```,--,,,,,,,---
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SHIP TO:
GOOD CUSTOMER
GOOD SUPPLIER
3693 LOWLANDER RUE ROYALE 92 2
1 PINEY RAPIDS, IA 52403
1000 BRUSSELS BELGIUM
USA
SHIP TO LOC.
(410) 5412345000167
ORDER NUMBER:
(400) M166312
CUST
PART NO:
(241) AA00211211
GTIN & QTY:
(01) 90098756100016 (30) 0500
SSCC:
Key
1 sender 4 pointer to recipients or customer’s database
2 recipient 5, 6 optional data
3 pointer to carrier’s database 7 GS1-128 licence plate
NOTE This figure is not to scale.
Figure E.5 — Label using GS1-128 licence plate with pointers to carrier's and customer's
databases
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Key
1 sender 5 mutually agreed additional data
2 recipient 6 sender (coded)
3 pointer to carrier’s database 7 data identifier “J” for unique transport unit identifier
4 pointer to recipients or customer’s database 8 mutually agreed additional data
Figure E.7 — Steel industry label conforming to EN 606, with data identifier “J”, pointers to
customer’s databases and additional mutually agreed data
E.2.2 Using licence plate and 2D symbols for trading partner data
When, with mutual agreement of the trading partner, data in 2D symbols are needed, the formats
shown in Figure E.8, Figure E.9 or Figure E.10 are recommended. The 2D symbol examples in Figure E.8,
Figure E.9, and Figure E.10 are encoded in accordance with ISO 15434 data formats identified as
Format 01 through Format 06.
--,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,```,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) SHIP FROM: SHIP TO: GOOD CUSTOMER 1 GOOD SUPPLIER 2 3693 LOWLANDER 2020 VALLEYDALE ROAD PINEY RAPIDS, IA BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 52403 SHIPMENT ID: 480546160 PO#: 123456789 PO LINE #: 1 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US CARTON 1 OF 3 CARTONS CUSTOMER PRODUCT ID: 098756100013 SUPPLIER ID: 098756 TRACEABILITY CODE: MJH110780 QUANTITY: 500 EACH SHIPMENT WEIGHT: 263.2 KG SHIPMENT VOLUME: 1.65 CR SSCC: Key 1 sender 4 recipient's or customer's data 2D symbol 2 recipient 5 GS1-128 licence plate 3 carrier sortation/tracking 2D symbol NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure E.8 — Label using GS1-128 licence plate and additional trading partner data in 2D symbols Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ISO 15394:2017(E) The data encoded in the MaxiCode symbol in Figure E.8 is as follows: R Compliance indicator [) > S G Format 01 sortation/tracking header 01 S96 G G G Carrier data 352440000 S840 S001 S G G 9631415926535984147098 SSCAC S G G G G R 5215716587 S S480546160 S S580 S G Format 05 application identifier header 05 S R E Supplier’s transport unit ID 00000987560000000115 S OT The data encoded in the PDF417 symbol in Figure E.8 is as follows: R Header [) > S F G U Format 03 header 03003030 S S S G G F “Ship from” name N1 SSF SGOOD SUPPLIER S G F “Ship from” street address N3 SANY STREET S G G G F “Ship from” city, state and postal code N4 SANY CITY SANY STATE SPOSTAL CODE S G G F “Ship to” name N1 SST SGOOD CUSTOMER S G F “Ship to” street address N3 SANY ROAD S G G G R “Ship to” city, state and postal code N4 SANY CITY SANY STATE SPOSTAL CODE S G Format 05 application identifier header 05 S G Shipment ID 902S480546160 S G Transport unit ID (container licence plate) 00000987560000000115 S G Carrier shipment number 9631415926535984147098 S G Customer PO # and Line item # 400123456789+001 S G SCC 14 (Item code) and Quantity (each) 019009875610001630500 S G Customer product ID 241AA00211211 S G Country of origin 904LUS S G Lot/Batch number 10MJH110780 S G Carton “n of x” 9013Q1/3 S G Shipment weight 3301263 S R Shipment volume 3362165CR S E Trailer OT Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- ISO 15394:2017(E) SHIP FROM: SHIP TO: GOOD SUPPLIER TELEFONAKTLEBOLAGET 185 MONMOUTH PKWY OLAFSSON - PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION 1 2 E. SHORT BRANCH, NJ STOCKHOLM S-131 89 07764-1394 SWEDEN CARR DESPATCH ADVICE #: 9305678ML PO#: PO505054 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US CARTON 1 OF 3 CARTONS CUST CUSTOMER PRODUCT ID: AA00211211 SUPPLIER ID: 0662742 TRACEABILITY CODE: MJH110780 QUANTITY: 500 EACH SHIPMENT WEIGHT: 263.2 KG SHIPMENT VOLUME: 1.65 CR (J) LICENSE PLATE UN0433257110000001 Key 1 sender 4 recipient's or customer's data 2D symbol 2 recipient 5 Code 39 “J” licence plate 3 carrier sortation/tracking 2D symbol NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure E.9 — Label using “J” ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier licence plate and additional trading partner data in 2D symbols Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ---,,,,,,,--,,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,`,,,,``-- ISO 15394:2017(E) The carrier data encoded in the MaxiCode symbol in Figure E.9 is as follows: R Header [) > S G Format 01 sortation/tracking header 01 S96 G G G G G Carrier data S-13189 S752 S006 SMH80312 SSCAC S G G G G R E 5215716587 S S1JEABCXXXA S S580 S OT The customer data encoded in the PDF417 symbol in Figure E.9 is as follows: R Header [) > S F G U Format 04 header 04092001 S S S G G G G G G- “Ship from” name and address NAD SSF S S SGOOD SUPPLIER SANY STREET SANY G G G F “Ship to” name and address CITY SANY STATE SANY STATE SPOSTAL CODE S G G G G G G G NAD SST S S SGOOD CUSTOMER S S SANY G G F Despatch advice number CITY SANY STATE SPOSTAL CODE S G G G R Format 06 data identifier header BGM S351 S93-5678ML S9 S G Transport unit ID (Container licence plate) 06 S G Carrier shipment number JUN0433257110000001 S G Customer PO # 12KS CACMH80312 S G Quantity (each implied) KPO505054 S G Supplier ID Q500 S G Customer product ID 3V0662742 S G Country of origin PAA00211211 S G Lot/Batch number 4LUS S G Carton “n of x” 1TMJH110780 S G Shipment weight 13Q1/3 S G Shipment volume 7Q263,2KG S R Trailer 7Q1,65CR S E OT --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) GOOD SUPPLIER SHIP FROM: 185 MONMOUTH PKWY E. SHORT BRANCH, NJ 07764-1394 SHIP TO: GOOD CUSTOMER 2020 VALLEYDALE ROAD 3 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 4 PEANUT BUTTER 5 GTIN: 00098756100013 BATCH NUMBER: 110780 SSCC: 000987560000000115 GTIN & BATCH/LOT: (01)00098756100013(10)110780 SSCC: Key 1 sender 6 human-readable translation 2 recipient 7 GS1 GTIN and batch number 3 carrier sortation/tracking 2D symbol 8 GS1-128 licence plate 4 product description 9 human-readable interpretation 5 logo NOTE 1 This figure is not to scale. NOTE 2 The top label is a carrier label; the bottom label is a supplier label. Figure E.10 — Two labels E.3 Example of a modularized label Current supply and distribution chains frequently involve several parties and several sequential handling steps during the life cycle of a transport unit. This modularized label is created to support complex supply and distribution chains. The following requirements have been taken into consideration when the modularized multi-industry transport label is created: — full traceability of the transport handling unit from the point of creation (manufacturing or packaging) to consumption through several handling parties; — referring to different underlying orders. --``,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,```,--,,,,,,,---
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The modularized label consists of three information modules, see Figure E.11. Each module gathers
information that is available and requested at different steps, according to 4.1. The purpose and
information content of the different modules are the following.
a) Packaging label module — contains information available at the manufacturing or packaging stage,
e.g., product and packaging information and the unique licence plate.
b) Delivery label module — contains unique order and delivery information, e.g., ship from- and ship
to-related information and additional data keys to the customer’s database.
c) Transport label module — contains information related to the transport service, e.g., the “Ship to”
name and address for the specific transport assignment, data keys to the carrier’s database and
other transport related information.
The packaging label (a) should not be replaced during the life cycle of the package (transport handling
unit). The other two modules are updated by replacement label(s) pasted over the former.
This label layout utilizes both human-readable translation/interpretation, as well as linear and 2D bar
code symbols.
Modularized labels are formatted according to industry requirements. Since printing devices can
be available in different print widths and/or usage of label holders, A5 format with horizontal
(see Figure E.11) or with vertical orientation (see Figure E.12) are the two preferred options.
Figure E.13 provides an example of a completed modular label. Tables E.1 and E.2 provide information
on the application of both horizontal and vertical modular labels.
Key
1 packaging label module, size: 210 mm × 74 mm
2 delivery label module, size: 105 mm × 74 mm
3 transport label module, size: 105 mm × 74 mm
4 corner marks for transport label guidance
5 unique transport unit identifier in bar code format
Figure E.11 — Overview of the modularized multi-industry transport label in A5 format,
horizontal orientation
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--,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,```,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ISO 15394:2017(E) Key 1 packaging label module, size: 105 mm × 148 mm 2 delivery label module, size: 105 mm × 74 mm 3 transport label module, size: 105 mm × 74 mm 4 corner marks for transport label guidance 5 unique transport unit identifier in bar code format Figure E.12 — Overview of two variants of the modularized multi industry transport label modules in A5 format, horizontal orientation Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ISO 15394:2017(E) Key 1 packaging label module, size: 210 mm × 74 mm 2 delivery label module, size: 105 mm × 74 mm 3 transport label module, size: 105 mm × 74 mm a Product and packaging related information in human-readable format. b Product and packaging related information in 2D symbol format. c Unique transport unit identifier in bar code format. d Recipient in human-readable format. e Delivery related information (e.g., order no., delivery note no., logistics references) in 2D symbol format. f Sender in human-readable format. g Delivery related information (e.g., order no., delivery note no., logistics references) in human-readable format. h Destination of the transport service in human-readable format. i Transport related information in human-readable and bar code format. Figure E.13 — Example of the modularized multi-industry transport label with three label modules in A5 format, horizontal orientation 58 --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 15394:2017(E) Table E.1 — Example of application of the modularized multi-industry transport label with horizontal orientation Process step Labelling scenario Creation of the package (in the manufacturing or Packaging label (a) packing stage): Printing and attaching the to the package (transport unit) before despatch. Delivery label (b) At dispatch: Transport label (c) Printing and attaching the and the . Cross docking (e.g., shifting transport service Transport provider): label (c) If needed: Re-labelling with a new . Delivery label (b) At despatch from the second party: Transport label (c) Printing and attaching a new and a new . --``,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,```,--,,,,,,,---
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Table E.2 — Example of application of the modularized multi-industry transport label with
vertical orientation
Process step Labelling scenario
Creation of the package (in manufacturing or
Packaging label (a)
packing):
Printing and attaching the to
the package (transport unit) before despatch.
Delivery and
At despatch:
transport label (b + c)
Printing and attaching a combined
.
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g) Pallet box h) Rack
i) Bundle j) Bag
k) Roll or coil l) Reel or cable
Figure F.1 — Examples of label locations
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--,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,```,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ISO 15394:2017(E) Figure F.2 shows the possible locations for the transportation MaxiCode sortation/tracking label and for the customer’s label. — Users may choose one label combining the needs of both transportation and customer. — Also see above for additional label placement examples. LABEL 4A LABEL 4B NOTE This figure is not to scale. Figure F.2 — Location of transportation (4A) and customer labels (4B) --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or network©ing pIeSrmOit te2d0 w1ith7ou t– lic Aenlsle rfroimg hIHtSs reserved Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT ISO 15394:2017(E) Annex G The impact of systems co(ninffroornmteatdiv we)i th multiple symbologies and formats G.1 General considerations Open systems, such as those identified in this document, encourage the free movement of transport units between any supplier and customer through any carrier. Organizations scanning the bar code label for shipping and receiving may be presented with symbols which do not conform to their specific requirements but are useful elsewhere in the supply chain. This annex addresses issues that are associated with this situation which can affect any organization, as well as issues that need to be considered in a planned migration between options. This annex describes the use of data carrier/symbology identifiers as identified in ISO/IEC 15424. The symbology identifier is a prefix to the data transmitted by a decoder. Data carrier/symbology identifiers are not encoded in the symbol. The options, as defined in 5.1.1, are as follows: a) AIs with GS1-128 symbology; b) DIs with Code 39 symbology; c) DIs with Code 128 symbology. Although it may be intended that only one of these combinations should be in a system, it is important for all users to be aware that any of the other combinations can appear in a scanning system. Given this fact, organizations may choose to support a single option or support other options as well. These are discussed below. G.2 Systems where a single option is intended to be scanned For users selecting to operate in a single-option environment, the following procedures should be considered. — For single use of option a), users may be able to switch off all other symbologies in a decoder, including Code 128, described in option c). If the decoder supports symbology identifiers, the host system shall validate the appropriate symbology identifier, specifically ]C1, which signifies a GS1- 128 symbol with a FNC1 character in the first position after the start code. — For single use of option b), users shall switch off all other symbologies in any decoder. If the decoder supports symbology identifiers, the host computer system shall validate the appropriate symbology identifier, specifically ]A0. — For single use of option c), users need to implement fully the symbology identifier capability. For decoders that do not support symbology identifiers, host computer systems are unable to automatically distinguish between option a) and option c). By using the symbology identifier, the host computer can distinguish between the different options and filter out the unwanted options. The host computer system shall validate the appropriate symbology identifier, specifically ]C0. Copyright International Organization for Standardization Provided by IHS Markit under license with ANSI Licensee=Becton Dickinson - Loc 1 - 61, 64/5984713001, User=Chiu, Shelly No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 10/14/2019 19:27:51 MDT © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved --``,,,,`,,,,,`,`,`,,,,,,--,,,,,,,--- ISO 15394:2017(E) G.3 Systems where multiple options are intended to be scanned Users, who choose to provide their systems with information scanned from labels using two or all of the options, shall fully implement symbology identifier capabilities. For decoders that do not support symbology identifiers, host computer systems are unable to automatically distinguish between option a), option b) and option c). By using the symbology identifier, the host computer can distinguish between the different options and filter out the unwanted options. The combination of the symbology identifier and the ASC MH10 Data Identifier or Application Identifier shall provide the user with reliable input. Users should consider adopting additional reliability features described in B.4.4 as appropriate. G.4 Migration choices — Considerations G.4.1 General It is feasible to migrate from one option to another. The realistic migrations are as follows: a) Code 39 with ASC MH10 DIs to GS1-128; b) Code 39 with ASC MH10 DIs to Code 128 with ASC MH10 DIs; c) Code 128 with ASC MH10 DIs to GS1-128. Migration paths require a (usually considerable) period of parallel operation. This has implications for bGo.4th.2 s ysStyesmtse m(sese G.4.2) and equipment (see G.4.3). Industry bodies and individual suppliers migrating between any two options need be aware of their responsibilities to customers. While it is relatively easy for a company or industry body to assume that its bar code label standards affect all customers equally, this is an over-simplification. If there is a change between ASC MH10 DIs and GS1 AIs [for example migration choices a) and c)], the computer systems supporting label production and the carriers’ and customers’ computer systems should be upgraded to handle GS1 Application Identifiers prior to any switch. Each of the migration choices requires the host computer system software to be able to recognize symbology identifiers (see G.4.3), which provide the only reliable means of distinguishing between the symbologies and some of their optional features. Such migrations involve significant changes that have to be mutually agreed by supplier, carrier and customer groups. Failure to do so can result in problems with well-established systems and even in the cGo.4rr.u3p tiEoqnu oifp dmatean. t G.4.3.1 Printing Printing hardware, printing software and users implementing printing hardware and software shall be capable of producing the new format symbols by including the ASC MH10 Data Identifiers and/or GS1- 128 Application Identifiers correctly and generating the correct symbology. G.4.3.2 Decoder In order to avoid errors in automatic data capture, bar code readers that can automatically read more than one symbology should be configured to read only those symbologies required by the application. 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Decoders should be configured to read and transmit data from both the old and the new symbology and
to transmit the relevant symbology identifier.
NOTE Migration choice c) requires a different decoder setting between the old and new standards.
Not all decoders are capable of transmitting symbology identifiers. The use of non-conforming
equipment in a system with the old and new symbologies can result in the inability to correctly
distinguish between them. Some decoders may be upgraded, while others are not upgradeable and
should be replaced.
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G.5.1 Responsible industry body
The industry body responsible for initiating the migration needs to identify any potential transition
problems likely to be experienced by suppliers, carriers and customers. Liaison should take place
with bodies representing carriers’ and customers’ interests as soon as the supplying industry is
contemplating a migration. In particular, it should
— identify and carefully consider the migration issues,
— survey suppliers, carriers and customers to assess the extent to which equipment will be made
obsolete,
— survey these groups to assess the extent as to which databases should be upgraded,
— allow for an upgrade path for the enhancement of equipment and computer systems, bearing in
mind that users required to scan symbols consistent with the new standard need to have systems
in place before the new label formats are introduced, and
NOTE This is a completely different implementation strategy to that commonly adopted when initially
implementing bar code systems, where a number of labels usually precede the implementation of scanning.
— plan for a phase-out of the old label format.
G.5.2 Organizations producing the label
Suppliers implementing a change of identifier standard and/or symbology should
— if changing to GS1 AIs, ensure that the mapping software between the internal database and the AIs
is correct,
NOTE The format of data can be different between ASC MH10 DIs and GS1 AIs for the nominal data; for
example, the way dates or units of measure are encoded.
— if changing to GS1-128, ensure that printing software and/or hardware fully supports the options in
that symbology, including FNC1 in the first position after the start code and in other positions, and
— carry out print quality tests of Code 128 and GS1-128 prior to a live launch of the new format label.
These systems tests can identify the need to upgrade or replace existing systems and hardware.
G.5.3 Organizations scanning the label
Organizations needing to scan the new format label should take the following actions prior to the live
introduction of the label:
— ensure that decoders are fully compliant with the ISO/IEC 15424 data carrier/symbology identifier
specification with respect to Code 39 and Code 128;
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