Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Quality data message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
16
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C
200
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A group of segments providing the relevant quality data for the specified product.
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C
10
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Function:
 
To describe an item in either an industry or free format.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Description format code
C
an..3
O
*
=
Code and text
=
Code (from industry code list)
=
Free-form
C272
ITEM CHARACTERISTIC
C
O
   
Item characteristic code
C
an..3
R
   
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
*
=
GS1
Must be used if DE7081 contains an GS1 code.
C273
ITEM DESCRIPTION
C
A
   
Item description code
C
an..17
O
 
=
Consumer unit (GS1 Permanent Code)
=
Despatch unit (GS1 Permanent Code)
=
Traded unit (GS1 Permanent Code)
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
 
=
GS1
7008
Item description
C
an..256
O
   
7008
Item description
C
an..256
O
   
Language name code
C
an..3
O
   
7383
Surface or layer code
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to describe the item for which test results are being provided. This segment should only be used for items that cannot be fully identified by a GTIN.

Example:
IMD+F++:::SIEMENS METER:ALL SERVICES'
The item tested was an All Services Siemens Meter.
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