-

C

999

-

A group of segments to describe the goods items for which transport is undertaken.

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C

1

-

 

Function:

 

To specify handling and where necessary, notify hazards.

EDIFACT

Description

C524

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

C

Handling instruction description code

C

an..3

=

Outsized (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Crushable (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Foodstuffs (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Handle with care (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Stacking restricted (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Unstackable (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Valuable cargo (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

This data element is only used with the code value '9' if the Handling Instructions identified in data element 4079 is an GS1 code.

4078

Handling instruction description

C

an..70

C218

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

C

The identification of hazardous materials is carried out using the DGS and FTX segments.

7419

Hazardous material category name code

C

an..7

Used to provide the material class code of an organization.

The preferred way to provide 'ADR international classification' or 'Hazardous material standard text' is to use DE 1131.

Code list identification code

C

an..17

=

Accord Europeen au transport international dangereuses (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Hazardous material standard text (GS1 Temporary Code)

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

7418

Hazardous material category name

C

an..35

To be used when no code value is available for DE7419.

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to provide handling instructions relevant to the goods item identified in the GID segment.

Example:
HAN+EAT'