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C

99

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A group of segments providing details of the individually handled product items.

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C

99

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Function:

 

To describe an item in either an industry or free format.

EDIFACT

Description

Description format code

C

an..3

=

Code (from industry code list)

=

Free-form

=

Structured (from industry code list)

=

Code and text

C272

ITEM CHARACTERISTIC

C

Item characteristic code

C

an..3

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

Must be used if DE7081 contains an GS1 Code.

C273

ITEM DESCRIPTION

C

Item description code

C

an..17

=

Consumer unit (GS1 Permanent Code)

=

Despatch unit (GS1 Permanent Code)

=

Handling unit (GS1 Permanent Code)

=

Standard group of products (mixed assortment) (GS1 Permanent Code)

=

Traded unit (GS1 Permanent Code)

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

=

Assigned by supplier or supplier's agent

=

Assigned by buyer or buyer's agent

7008

Item description

C

an..256

7008

Item description

C

an..256

Language name code

C

an..3

7383

Surface or layer code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to provide description of the current line item.
It is recommended that this segment should only be used for coded descriptions. Data element 7008 in clear text should only be used when no product code is available or when free-form descriptions are required by trading partners.
If you wish to indicate that promotional details are marked on the package, then this should be indicated in DE 7233 in the PAC segment.

Example:
IMD+C++TU::9'
IMD+F++:::CORN CRUNCHIES:CASE'