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SchemeIdentifier
 
 
 
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  Semantic Data Type
 
String
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  Name
 
Item standard identifier identification scheme identifier
  Description
 
The identification scheme identifier of the Item standard identifier
  Usage-Note
 
The identification scheme shall be identified from the entries of the list published by the ISO/IEC 6523 maintenance agency.
  Requirement-ID
 
R23
R56
  Example
 
0160
  Business Rule
 
BR-64
The Item standard identifier (BT-157) shall have a Scheme identifier
  Identifier
 
BT-157-1
  Usage-Note
 
The identification scheme shall be identified from the entries of the list published by the ISO 6523 maintenance agency.
 
  Technical Properties
   
  Type
 
  Use
 
required
  Occurence
   
  Fixed / Default
   
  Length
   
  FractionDigits / TotalDigits
   
  Inclusive
   
  Exclusive
   
  Pattern
   
  Whitespace
   
 
  Applicable Codes
   
 
AA
 
Product version number
Number assigned by manufacturer or seller to identify the release of a product.
 
AB
 
Assembly
The item number is that of an assembly.
 
AC
 
HIBC (Health Industry Bar Code)
Article identifier used within health sector to indicate data used conforms to HIBC.
 
AD
 
Cold roll number
Number assigned to a cold roll.
 
AE
 
Hot roll number
Number assigned to a hot roll.
 
AF
 
Slab number
Number assigned to a slab, which is produced in a particular production step.
 
AG
 
Software revision number
A number assigned to indicate a revision of software.
 
AH
 
UPC (Universal Product Code) Consumer package code (1-5-5)
An 11-digit code that uniquely identifies consumer packaging of a product; does not have a check digit.
 
AI
 
UPC (Universal Product Code) Consumer package code (1-5-5- 1)
A 12-digit code that uniquely identifies the consumer packaging of a product, including a check digit.
 
AJ
 
Sample number
Number assigned to a sample.
 
AK
 
Pack number
Number assigned to a pack containing a stack of items put together (e.g. cold roll sheets (steel product)).
 
AL
 
UPC (Universal Product Code) Shipping container code (1-2- 5-5)
A 13-digit code that uniquely identifies the manufacturer's shipping unit, including the packaging indicator.
 
AM
 
UPC (Universal Product Code)/EAN (European article number) Shipping container code (1-2-5-5-1)
A 14-digit code that uniquely identifies the manufacturer's shipping unit, including the packaging indicator and the check digit.
 
AN
 
UPC (Universal Product Code) suffix
A suffix used in conjunction with a higher level UPC (Universal product code) to define packing variations for a product.
 
AO
 
State label code
A code which specifies the codification of the state's labelling requirements.
 
AP
 
Heat number
Number assigned to the heat (also known as the iron charge) for the production of steel products.
 
AQ
 
Coupon number
A number identifying a coupon.
 
AR
 
Resource number
A number to identify a resource.
 
AS
 
Work task number
A number to identify a work task.
 
AT
 
Price look up number
Identification number on a product allowing a quick electronic retrieval of price information for that product.
 
AU
 
NSN (North Atlantic Treaty Organization Stock Number)
Number assigned under the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) codification system to provide the identification of an approved item of supply.
 
AV
 
Refined product code
A code specifying the product refinement designation.
 
AW
 
Exhibit
A code indicating that the product is identified by an exhibit number.
 
AX
 
End item
A number specifying an end item.
 
AY
 
Federal supply classification
A code to specify a product's Federal supply classification.
 
AZ
 
Engineering data list
A code specifying the product's engineering data list.
 
BA
 
Milestone event number
A number to identify a milestone event.
 
BB
 
Lot number
A number indicating the lot number of a product.
 
BC
 
National drug code 4-4-2 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 4-4-2.
 
BD
 
National drug code 5-3-2 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 5-3-2.
 
BE
 
National drug code 5-4-1 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 5-4-1.
 
BF
 
National drug code 5-4-2 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 5-4-2.
 
BG
 
National drug code
A code specifying the national drug classification.
 
BH
 
Part number
A number indicating the part.
 
BI
 
Local Stock Number (LSN)
A local number assigned to an item of stock.
 
BJ
 
Next higher assembly number
A number specifying the next higher assembly or component into which the product is being incorporated.
 
BK
 
Data category
A code specifying a category of data.
 
BL
 
Control number
To specify the control number.
 
BM
 
Special material identification code
A number to identify the special material code.
 
BN
 
Locally assigned control number
A number assigned locally for control purposes.
 
BO
 
Buyer's colour
Colour assigned by buyer.
 
BP
 
Buyer's part number
Reference number assigned by the buyer to identify an article.
 
BQ
 
Variable measure product code
A code assigned to identify a variable measure item.
 
BR
 
Financial phase
To specify as an item, the financial phase.
 
BS
 
Contract breakdown
To specify as an item, the contract breakdown.
 
BT
 
Technical phase
To specify as an item, the technical phase.
 
BU
 
Dye lot number
Number identifying a dye lot.
 
BV
 
Daily statement of activities
A statement listing activities of one day.
 
BW
 
Periodical statement of activities within a bilaterally agreed time period
Periodical statement listing activities within a bilaterally agreed time period.
 
BX
 
Calendar week statement of activities
A statement listing activities of a calendar week.
 
BY
 
Calendar month statement of activities
A statement listing activities of a calendar month.
 
BZ
 
Original equipment number
Original equipment number allocated to spare parts by the manufacturer.
 
CC
 
Industry commodity code
The codes given to certain commodities by an industry.
 
CG
 
Commodity grouping
Code for a group of articles with common characteristics (e.g. used for statistical purposes).
 
CL
 
Colour number
Code for the colour of an article.
 
CR
 
Contract number
Reference number identifying a contract.
 
CV
 
Customs article number
Code defined by Customs authorities to an article or a group of articles for Customs purposes.
 
DR
 
Drawing revision number
Reference number indicating that a change or revision has been applied to a drawing.
 
DW
 
Drawing
Reference number identifying a drawing of an article.
 
EC
 
Engineering change level
Reference number indicating that a change or revision has been applied to an article's specification.
 
EF
 
Material code
Code defining the material's type, surface, geometric form plus various classifying characteristics.
 
EN
 
International Article Numbering Association (EAN)
Number assigned to a manufacturer's product according to the International Article Numbering Association.
 
FS
 
Fish species
Identification of fish species.
 
GB
 
Buyer's internal product group code
Product group code used within a buyer's internal systems.
 
GN
 
National product group code
National product group code. Administered by a national agency.
 
GS
 
General specification number
The item number is a general specification number.
 
HS
 
Harmonised system
The item number is part of, or is generated in the context of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonised System), as developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
 
IB
 
ISBN (International Standard Book Number)
A unique number identifying a book.
 
IN
 
Buyer's item number
The item number has been allocated by the buyer.
 
IS
 
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number)
A unique number identifying a serial publication.
 
IT
 
Buyer's style number
Number given by the buyer to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.
 
IZ
 
Buyer's size code
Code given by the buyer to designate the size of an article in textile and shoe industry.
 
MA
 
Machine number
The item number is a machine number.
 
MF
 
Manufacturer's (producer's) article number
The number given to an article by its manufacturer.
 
MN
 
Model number
Reference number assigned by the manufacturer to differentiate variations in similar products in a class or group.
 
MP
 
Product/service identification number
Reference number identifying a product or service.
 
NB
 
Batch number
The item number is a batch number.
 
ON
 
Customer order number
Reference number of a customer's order.
 
PD
 
Part number description
Reference number identifying a description associated with a number ultimately used to identify an article.
 
PL
 
Purchaser's order line number
Reference number identifying a line entry in a customer's order for goods or services.
 
PO
 
Purchase order number
Reference number identifying a customer's order.
 
PV
 
Promotional variant number
The item number is a promotional variant number.
 
QS
 
Buyer's qualifier for size
The item number qualifies the size of the buyer.
 
RC
 
Returnable container number
Reference number identifying a returnable container.
 
RN
 
Release number
Reference number identifying a release from a buyer's purchase order.
 
RU
 
Run number
The item number identifies the production or manufacturing run or sequence in which the item was manufactured, processed or assembled.
 
RY
 
Record keeping of model year
The item number relates to the year in which the particular model was kept.
 
SA
 
Supplier's article number
Number assigned to an article by the supplier of that article.
 
SG
 
Standard group of products (mixed assortment)
The item number relates to a standard group of other items (mixed) which are grouped together as a single item for identification purposes.
 
SK
 
SKU (Stock keeping unit)
Reference number of a stock keeping unit.
 
SN
 
Serial number
Identification number of an item which distinguishes this specific item out of a number of identical items.
 
SRS
 
RSK number
Plumbing and heating.
 
SRT
 
IFLS (Institut Francais du Libre Service) 5 digit product classification code
5 digit code for product classification managed by the Institut Francais du Libre Service.
 
SRU
 
IFLS (Institut Francais du Libre Service) 9 digit product classification code
9 digit code for product classification managed by the Institut Francais du Libre Service.
 
SRV
 
GS1 Global Trade Item Number
A unique number, up to 14-digits, assigned according to the numbering structure of the GS1 system.
 
SRW
 
EDIS (Energy Data Identification System)
European system for identification of meter data.
 
SRX
 
Slaughter number
Unique number given by a slaughterhouse to an animal or a group of animals of the same breed.
 
SRY
 
Official animal number
Unique number given by a national authority to identify an animal individually.
 
SRZ
 
Harmonized tariff schedule
The international Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to classify the article for customs, statistical and other purposes.
 
SS
 
Supplier's supplier article number
Article number referring to a sales catalogue of supplier's supplier.
 
SSA
 
46 Level DOT Code
A US Department of Transportation (DOT) code to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
 
SSB
 
Airline Tariff 6D
A US code agreed to by the airline industry to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
 
SSC
 
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
 
SSD
 
International Civil Aviation Administration code
A US Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
 
SSE
 
Hazardous Materials ID DOT
A US Department of Transportation (DOT) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
 
SSF
 
Endorsement
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
 
SSG
 
Air Force Regulation 71-4
A department of Defense/Air Force code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
 
SSH
 
Breed
The breed of the item (e.g. plant or animal).
 
SSI
 
Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number
A unique numerical identifier for for chemical compounds, polymers, biological sequences, mixtures and alloys.
 
SSJ
 
Engine model designation
A name or designation to identify an engine model.
 
SSK
 
Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) Number
A number assigned by agricultural authorities to identify and track meat and meat products.
 
SSL
 
Price Look-Up code (PLU)
Identification number affixed to produce in stores to retrieve price information.
 
SSM
 
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Code
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
 
SSN
 
Bureau of Explosives 600-A (rail)
A Department of Transportation/Federal Railroad Administration code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
 
SSO
 
United Nations Dangerous Goods List
A UN code used to classify and identify dangerous goods.
 
SSP
 
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN)
A code established by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) used to classify and identify botanical articles and commodities.
 
SSQ
 
International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN)
A code established by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) used to classify and identify animals.
 
SSR
 
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP)
A code established by the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) used to classify and identify animals.
 
SSS
 
Distributor’s article identifier
Identifier assigned to an article by the distributor of that article.
 
SST
 
Norwegian Classification system ENVA
Product classification system used in the Norwegian market.
 
SSU
 
Supplier assigned classification
Product classification assigned by the supplier.
 
SSV
 
Mexican classification system AMECE
Product classification system used in the Mexican market.
 
SSW
 
German classification system CCG
Product classification system used in the German market.
 
SSX
 
Finnish classification system EANFIN
Product classification system used in the Finnish market.
 
SSY
 
Canadian classification system ICC
Product classification system used in the Canadian market.
 
SSZ
 
French classification system IFLS5
Product classification system used in the French market.
 
ST
 
Style number
Number given to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.
 
STA
 
Dutch classification system CBL
Product classification system used in the Dutch market.
 
STB
 
Japanese classification system JICFS
Product classification system used in the Japanese market.
 
STC
 
European Union dairy subsidy eligibility classification
Category of product eligible for EU subsidy (applies for certain dairy products with specific level of fat content).
 
STD
 
GS1 Spain classification system
Product classification system used in the Spanish market.
 
STE
 
GS1 Poland classification system
Product classification system used in the Polish market.
 
STF
 
Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology of the Russian Federation
A Russian government agency that serves as a national standardization body of the Russian Federation.
 
STG
 
Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Austria classification system
Product classification system used in the Austrian market.
 
STH
 
GS1 Italy classification system
Product classification system used in the Italian market.
 
STI
 
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary)
Official classification system for public procurement in the European Union.
 
STJ
 
IFDA (International Foodservice Distributors Association)
International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA).
 
STK
 
AHFS (American Hospital Formulary Service) pharmacologic - therapeutic classification
Pharmacologic - therapeutic classification maintained by the American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS).
 
STL
 
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical) classification system
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system maintained by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
 
STM
 
CLADIMED (Classification des Dispositifs Médicaux)
A five level classification system for medical decvices maintained by the CLADIMED organisation used in the French market.
 
STN
 
CMDR (Canadian Medical Device Regulations) classification system
Classification system related to the Canadian Medical Device Regulations maintained by Health Canada.
 
STO
 
CNDM (Classificazione Nazionale dei Dispositivi Medici)
A classification system for medical devices used in the Italian market.
 
STP
 
UK DM&D (Dictionary of Medicines & Devices) standard coding scheme
A classification system for medicines and devices used in the UK market.
 
STQ
 
eCl@ss
Standardized material and service classification and dictionary maintained by eClass e.V.
 
STR
 
EDMA (European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association) Products Classification
Classification for in vitro diagnostics medical devices maintained by the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association.
 
STS
 
EGAR (European Generic Article Register)
A classification system for medical devices.
 
STT
 
GMDN (Global Medical Devices Nomenclature)
Nomenclature system for identification of medical devices officially apprroved by the European Union.
 
STU
 
GPI (Generic Product Identifier)
A drug classification system managed by Medi-Span.
 
STV
 
HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System)
A classification system used with US healthcare insurance programs.
 
STW
 
ICPS (International Classification for Patient Safety)
A patient safety taxonomy maintained by the World Health Organisation.
 
STX
 
MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)
A medical dictionary maintained by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA).
 
STY
 
Medical Columbus
Medical product classification system used in the German market.
 
STZ
 
NAPCS (North American Product Classification System)
Product classification system used in the North American market.
 
SUA
 
NHS (National Health Services) eClass
Product and Service classification system used in United Kingdom market.
 
SUB
 
US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Product Code Classification Database
US FDA Product Code Classification Database contains medical device names and associated information developed by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
 
SUC
 
SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms)
A medical nomenclature system developed between the NHS and the College of American Pathologists.
 
SUD
 
UMDNS (Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System)
A standard international nomenclature and computer coding system for medical devices maintained by the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI).
 
SUE
 
GS1 Global Returnable Asset Identifier, non-serialised
A unique, 13-digit number assigned according to the numbering structure of the GS1 system and used to identify a type of Reusable Transport Item (RTI).
 
SUF
 
IMEI
The International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a unique number to identify mobile phones. It includes the origin, model and serial number of the device. The structure is specified in 3GPP TS 23.003.
 
SUG
 
Waste Type (EMSA)
Classification of waste as defined by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
 
SUH
 
Ship's store classification type
Classification of ship’s stores.
 
SUI
 
Emergency fire code
Classification for emergency response procedures related to fire.
 
SUJ
 
Emergency spillage code
Classification for emergency response procedures related to spillage.
 
SUK
 
IMDG packing group
Packing group as defined in the International Marititme Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
 
SUL
 
MARPOL Code IBC
International Bulk Chemical (IBC) code defined by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
 
SUM
 
IMDG subsidiary risk class
Subsidiary risk class as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
 
TG
 
Transport group number
(8012) Additional number to form article groups for packing and/or transportation purposes.
 
TSN
 
Taxonomic Serial Number
A unique number assigned to a taxonomic entity, commonly to a species of plants or animals, providing information on their hierarchical classification, scientific name, taxonomic rank, associated synonyms and vernacular names where appropriate, data source information and data quality indicators.
 
TSO
 
IMDG main hazard class
Main hazard class as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
 
TSP
 
EU Combined Nomenclature
The number is part of, or is generated in the context of the Combined Nomenclature classification, as developed and maintained by the European Union (EU).
 
UA
 
Ultimate customer's article number
Number assigned by ultimate customer to identify relevant article.
 
UP
 
UPC (Universal product code)
Number assigned to a manufacturer's product by the Product Code Council.
 
VN
 
Vendor item number
Reference number assigned by a vendor/seller identifying a product/service/article.
 
VP
 
Vendor's (seller's) part number
Reference number assigned by a vendor/seller identifying an article.
 
VS
 
Vendor's supplemental item number
The item number is a specified by the vendor as a supplemental number for the vendor's purposes.
 
VX
 
Vendor specification number
The item number has been allocated by the vendor as a specification number.
 
ZZZ
 
Mutually defined
Item type identification mutually agreed between interchanging parties.
 
 
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EN16931; 2017-06-28
  Issue date:  
28.06.2017
  Print date: 
21.07.2017