-

C

200

-

A group of segments providing the relevant quality data for the specified product.

-

C

10

-

 

Function:

 

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

EDIFACT

Description

Description format code

C

an..3

=

Code and text

=

Code (from industry code list)

=

Free-form

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)

=

Traded unit (GS1 Permanent Code)

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

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 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.