Data Element & Code Sets Directory

Heat sensitive

The object is heat sensitive.

Store in dry environment

The object must be stored in dry environment.

Stacked

The identified item is, or can be stacked.

Refrigeration required

Item must be refrigerated for proper handling.

Refrigeration not required

Item does not need to be refrigerated for proper handling.

Destroy

The identified goods are to be destroyed according to specified instructions.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code DES.

Keep frozen

The identified products is frozen and should be kept frozen.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code FRO.

Hang garment

The identified product(s) should be handled as a hanging garment.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code HGA.

Labeling required

The identified product is/are to be labelled.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code LAB.

Keep in a lying position

The identified product(s) should be kept in a lying position.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code LYG.

Move according to instruction

The identified product is to be moved according to instructions specified.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code MOV.

Pack according to instruction

The identified product is to be packed according to the instructions provided.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code PAC.

Prepare for shipment

The identified product(s) is(are) to be prepared for shipment.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code PFS.

Reserve according to instruction

Reserve identified goods according to specified instructions.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code RES.

Light sensitive

The product is sensitive to light.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code SLT.

Transit or cross docking delivery request

The identified product is to be delivered via a transit or cross docking facility.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code TRD.

Unpacking required

The identified product is to be unpacked from the identified package.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code UNP.

Keep in upright/standing position

The identified product should be kept in an upright or standing position.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code UPR.

Live animal (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product consists of live animals.

Outsized (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is oversized.

Crushable (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is fragile.

Dangerous article (GS1 Temporary Code)

A code indicating that an article is dangerous.

Delivery via distribution centre (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Direct delivery (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Destroy (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified goods are to be destroyed according to specified instructions.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 13 instead.

Foodstuffs (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product consists of food.

Factory package (GS1 Temporary Code)

Item isn’t packed for end consumer. Repacking might be necessary

Frozen (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified products is frozen and should be kept frozen.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 14 instead.

Frost danger (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is susceptible to frost.

Heavy cargo/150 kg and over per piece (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product weighs more than 150 kg per piece.

Hanging garment (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product(s) should be handled as a hanging garment.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 15 instead.

Handle with care (GS1 Temporary Code)

Handle the identified product carefully.

Label (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is/are to be labelled.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 16 instead.

Lying (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product(s) should be kept in a lying position.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 17 instead.

Multiple facings (GS1 Temporary Code)

The item has multiple facings (views) for presentation in the shelf.

Move (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is to be moved according to instructions specified.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 18 instead.

Nestable (GS1 Temporary Code)

A package which can be stacked into simular package types e.g applies for dishes, plates, bowls or buckets.

Nesting depth (GS1 Temporary Code)

The item can be stacked into into each other (e.g. plates, bowls or buckets). The nesting refers to the depth of the item's facing (main view).

Nesting height (GS1 Temporary Code)

The item can be stacked into into each other (e.g. plates, bowls or buckets). The nesting refers to the height of the item's facing (main view).

Nesting width (GS1 Temporary Code)

The item can be stacked into into each other (e.g. plates, bowls or buckets). The nesting refers to the width of the item's facing (main view).

Newspapers, magazines (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Overhang item (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is overhanging.

Pack (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is to be packed according to the instructions provided.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 19 instead.

Perishable cargo (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Prepare for shipment (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product(s) is(are) to be prepared for shipment.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 20 instead.

Pick (GS1 Temporary Temporary Code)

The identified product is to be picked.

Pick in sequence (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is to be picked according to a specific sequence.

Pest controlling (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product shall be protected from pests.

Recyclable packaging (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Reserve (GS1 Temporary Code)

Reserve identified goods according to specified instructions.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 21 instead.

Flammable compressed gas (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Flammable liquid (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Flammable solid (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Poison (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code marked for deletion.

Sensitive to light (GS1 Temporary Code)

The product is sensitive to light.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 22 instead.

Smell sensitive (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product has a strong odour.

Stacking restricted (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product has limited stackability.

Transit or cross docking delivery (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is to be delivered via a transit or cross docking facility.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 23 instead.

Unpack (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is to be unpacked from the identified package.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 24 instead.

Upright/standing (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product should be kept in an upright or standing position.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value 25 instead.

Unstackable (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is not stackable.

Valuable cargo (GS1 Temporary Code)

The identified product is valuable cargo.

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