scope:

This International Standard - defines minimum requirements for identifying items; - provides guidelines for item marking with machine-readable symbols; - covers both labels and direct marking of items; - includes testing procedures for label adhesive characteristics and mark durability; - provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in linear bar code, two-dimensional symbol or human readable form; - is intended for applications which include, but are not limited to, support of systems that automate the control of items during the processes of: - production; - inventory; - distribution; - field service; - point of sale; - repair, and - is intended to include, but it is not limited to, multiple industries including: - automotive; - aerospace; - chemical; - consumer items; - electronics; - health care; - marine; - rail; - telecommunications.