Data Element & Code Sets Directory

Product version number

Number assigned by manufacturer or seller to identify the release of a product.

HIBC (Health Industry Bar Code)

Article identifier used within health sector to indicate data used conforms to HIBC.

Coupon number

GS1 Description:
A number identifying a coupon which is attached to the identified product.

Price look up number

Identification number on a product allowing a quick electronic retrieval of price information for that product.

Therapeutic classification number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A code to specify a product's therapeutic classification.

Base article node number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A number which identifies a node within a base article configuration.

Lot number

A number indicating the lot number of a product.

Buyer's part number

Reference number assigned by the buyer to identify an article.

GS1 Description:
Reference number assigned by the buyer to identify an article.
GS1 usage note:
As the code values 'BP' and 'IN' are defined in the same way, it is recommeded that the code value 'IN' be used to specify any article numbers assigned by the buyer.

Brick Code (GS1 Temporary Code)

Global GS1 classification category code. Unique, permanent 10-digit key.

Dye lot number

Number identifying a dye lot.

Original equipment number

Original equipment number allocated to spare parts by the manufacturer.

Commodity grouping

Code for a group of articles with common characteristics (e.g. used for statistical purposes).

Drawing

Reference number identifying a drawing of an article.

ECLASS property (GS1 Temporary Code)

Unique code which identifies the ECLASS classification property.

ECLASS property value (GS1 Temporary Code)

Value for a property according to the ECLASS classification.

European Waste Catalogue (GS1 Temporary Code)

Waste type number according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC).

Fish species

Identification of fish species.

GPC Brick attribute type (GS1 Temporary Code)

Unique 8 digit code which identifies the Global GS1 classification.

GPC brick attribute value (GS1 Temporary Code)

Unique 8 digit code which identifies the Global GS1 classification attribute value

Buyer's internal product group code

Product group code used within a buyer's internal systems.

Industry sector article group number/product classification code (GS1 Temporary Code)

Sectoral product group or classification identification code. Administered by a sector specific agency.

Global Location Number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Unique location number assigned by a Member Organisation of GS1.

Global Model Number (GS1 Temporary Code)

The GMN is the GS1-identification key used to identify a product model or product family based on attributes common to the model or family as defined by industry or regulation.

National product group code

National product group code. Administered by a national agency.

Supplier's internal article group number/product classification code (GS1 Temporary Code)

Product group or classification identification code within a supplier's internal system.

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).

ISBN (International Standard Book Number)

Self explanatory.

Buyer's item number

The item number has been allocated by the buyer.

ISSN (International Standard Serial Number)

Self explanatory.

Buyer's style number

Number given by the buyer to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.

Line item number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Number identifying a specific line within a document/message.

Manufacturer's (producer's) article number

The number given to an article by its manufacturer.

Model number

Reference number assigned by the manufacturer to differentiate variations in similar products in a class or group.

Batch number

The item number is a batch number.

GS1 Description:
Number supplementing the identification code of a product used to identify the specific production place and/or time of a product.

Price grouping code (GS1 Temporary Code)

Number assigned to identify a grouping of products based on price.

Promotional variant number

The item number is a promotional variant number.

GS1 Description:
Number supplementing the identification code of a product and identifying that product as a variant of the standard product. To be used when the variation is not sufficiently significant to justify a change fo the main identification code of the product.

Restricted circulation variable measure number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A number assigned to identify a restricted circulation variable measure item.

Supplier's article number

Number assigned to an article by the supplier of that article.

Serial number

Identification number of an item which distinguishes this specific item out of a number of identical items.

Standard product also used in promotions (GS1 Temporary Code)

Article number of a standard product which may temporarily also be used for promotional purposes, e.g. the physical product or price of the product does not change but a christmas tree is marked on the packaging to decorate the product for christmas.

RSK number

Plumbing and heating.

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.

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.

GS1 Global Trade Item Number

A unique number, up to 14-digits, assigned according to the numbering structure of the GS1 system. 'GS1' stands for the 'Global Standards One'.

Slaughter number

Unique number given by a slaughterhouse to an animal or a group of animals of the same breed.

EDIFACT

Distributor’s article identifier

Identifier assigned to an article by the distributor of that article.

Norwegian Classification system ENVA

Product classification system used in the Norwegian market.

EDIFACT

Supplier assigned

Product classification assigned by the supplier.

EDIFACT

Mexican classification system AMECE

Product classification system used in the Mexican market.

EDIFACT

German classification system CCG

Product classification system used in the German market.

EDIFACT

Finnish classification system EANFIN

Product classification system used in the Finnish market.

EDIFACT

Canadian classification system ICC

Product classification system used in the Canadian market.

EDIFACT

Dutch classification system CBL

Product classification system used in the Dutch market.

EDIFACT

Style number

Number given to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.

Dutch classification system CBL

Product classification system used in the Dutch market.

Japanese classification system JICFS

Product Classification system used in the Japanese market.

European Union dairy subsidy eligibility classification

Category of product eligible for EU subsidy (applies for certain dairy products with specific level of fat content).

GS1 Spain Classification

Product classification system used in the Spanish Market.

GS1 Poland classification system

Product classification system used in the Polish market.

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.

Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Austria classification system

Product classification system used in the Austrian market.

GS1 Italy classification system

Product classification system used in the Italian market

CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary)

Official classification system for public procurement in the European Union.

IFDA (International Foodservice Distributors Association)

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA).

AHFS (American Hospital Formulary Service) pharmacologic therapeutic classification.

Pharmacologic therapeutic classification maintained by the American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS).

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical) classification system

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system maintained by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

CLADIMED (Classification des Dispositifs Médicaux)

A five level classification system for medical devices maintained by the CLADIMED organisation used in the French market.

CMDR (Canadian Medical Device Regulations) classification system

Classification system related to the Canadian Medical Device Regulations maintained by Health Canada.

CNDM (Classificazione Nazionale dei Dispositivi Medici)

A classification system for medical devices used in the Italian market.

UK DM&D (Dictionary of Medicines & Devices) standard coding scheme

A classification system for medicines and devices use in the UK market.

ECLASS

Standardized material and service classification and dictionary maintained by ECLASS e.V.

EDMA (European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association)Products Classification

Classification for in vitro diagnostics medical devices maintained by the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association.

EGAR (European Generic Article Register)

A classification system for medical devices.

GMDN (Global Medical Devices Nomenclature)

Nomenclature system for identification of medical devices officially approved by the European Union.

GPI (Generic Product Identifier)

A drug classification system managed by Medi-Span.

HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System)

A classification system used with US healthcar insurance programs.

ICPS (International Classification for Patient Safety)

A patient safety taxonomy maintained by the World Health Organisation.

MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)

A medical dictionary maintained by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA).

Medical Columbus

Medical product classification system used in the German market.

NAPCS (North American Product Classification System)

Product classification system used in the North American market.

NHS (National Health Services) eClass

Product and Service classification system used in United Kingdom market.

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).

SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms)

A medical nomenclature system developed between the NHS and the College of American Pathologists.

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).

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).

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.

Ultimate customer's article number

Number assigned by ultimate customer to identify relevant article.

Lottery game number (GS1 Temporary Code)

The number of a lottery game.

Lottery pack book number (GS1 Temporary Code)

The number of a lottery pack book.

NABCA product code (GS1 Temporary Code)

NABCA code identifying alcoholic beverage brands and sizes.

Waste type number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Identification of the type of item number. Notes: User or association defined code. May be used in combination with 1131/3055.

Ear-tag number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Unique number given by a national authority to identify an animal individually.

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