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1. Version 1 00 26 09 2012 F FT Introduction This document defines the standard for uniform identification and labelling of F packs consumer units D packs trading units and T packs transport units pallets in the PHS Industry Heating Plumbing and Sanitary in Norway The purpose of this concept is to provide the basis for the efficient flow of goods and information in the value chain for PHS goods This will simplify product identification in the flow of information labelling for manufacturers and suppliers shipping at carriers and shipping agents and the receipt of goods at the wholesaler retailer warehouse and craftsman or construction site A precondition for the labelling concept described in this document being implemented in the PHS sector is that there are procedures in place for the exchange of all the necessary basic data between the players in the value chain The Norwegian Association of the Sanitary and Heating Wholesale Trade NRF s product database www vvsnri no som skal anvendes for tilgjengeliggjaring av grunndata i bransjen will be used as the source of basic data in the sector This document requires that the packaging levels F pack consumer unit D pack trading unit and T pack transport unit pallet are defined for the products F packs are the units that consumers purchase in PHS retail outlets or from a craftsman or contractor D packs and T packs are types of outer packaging These are logi
2. Product labelling of standard PHS goods T pack labelling In this specification we differentiate between two different types of transport units T packs depending on the contents of the unit Standard T packs A T pack unit containing the same product same NRF no GTIN with a fixed number of D packs and where labelling of unambiguous product information on the T pack is possible T packs with different products mixed pallet This is a unit that contains different products and where labelling of unambiguous product information on the T pack is not possible This type of T pack can only be labelled with transport information see section 6 It is a requirement that all goods that can be delivered on a EURO pallet 1 200 x 8 00 mm as specified by the European Pallet Association http www epal pallets de be delivered on an approved EURO pallet as opposed to a disposable pallet In this example the I pack is a pallet Standard pallet Mixed pallet The following information must be used when labelling standard T packs transport units GTIN Global Trade Item Number T packs must be labelled with a GTIN We recommend the use of GTIN 13 but GTIN 14 may be used if preferred Product description The product description must be written in human readable form on the T pack product label The product description must be based on the product description that has been registered in the NRF product database and must include the produ
3. barcoding The EAN UPC symbol The EAN UPC symbol consists of the symbols EAN 8 UPC A USA and Canada and EAN 13 Suppliers who have to barcode the GTIN 13 number should use the EAN 13 symbol We recommend that the EAN 13 symbol is used on all packaging levels i e F pack D pack and T pack Very small products F packs are numbered with GTIN 8 and barcoded with the EAN 8 symbol The ITF 14 symbol The ITF barcode symbol can only be used on D packs and T packs outer packaging Normally the ITF symbol is used in cases where the EAN UPC symbol cannot be read properly for example on uneven surfaces e g corrugated cardboard Note that the ITF symbol consists of 14 digits An initial zero 0 must therefore be added to a GTIN 13 when it is to be barcoded with an ITF 14 symbol EAN 13 symbol with a GTIN 13 Manufacturer s name logo Kitchen tap 20 pcs Suppliers NRF no on F pack eee 1234567 The GS1 128 symbol The GS1 128 barcode symbol allows additional information to be included in a single barcode General rules on identification and barcoding Quality of the barcode symbols It is a requirement that the quality of the barcode symbols used in the PHS Industry EAN UPC ITF and GS1 128 as a minimum comply with Grade C print quality according to the Standard ISO IEC15416 The barcode symbol must be legible at all stages of the value chain and for the duration of the product s life
4. be used if the barcode is to contain more information than just the GTIN for example the SSCC code the batch or lot number and or a best before date Regarding the size and placement of these barcode symbols see GS1 Europe Logistcs Label http www gs 1 no shles 1 85 80 5 hle gs1 europe logistic label pdf Product labelling of standard PHS goods Location of the barcode symbol on bundles of pipes We recommend that for bundles of pipes the barcode symbol be placed high on the side centred on the middle of the pipe Example of a GS1 product label for a standard pallet with GTIN for a T pack labelled with an EAN UPC symbol Manufacturer s name logo Kitchen tap 12 x 20 pcs GTIN Supplier s item no 6414150098482 30001 NRF no on F pack 1234567 41 48 5 iid Product labelling of standard PHS goods Example of a GS1 product label for a standard pallet with GTIN for a T pack labelled with an ITF 14 symbol Manufacturer s name logo Kitchen tap 20 pcs GTIN Supplier s item 7012345100010 no 30001 NRF no on F pack 1234567 07012345100010 Example of a GS1 product label for a standard pallet with GTIN for a T pack labelled with a GS1 128 symbol Manufacturer s name logo Kitchen tap 12 x 20 pcs GTIN Suppliers item 6414150098482 no 30001 NRF no on F pack 1234567 6 Ih 9848 4 Transport data labelling This section specifies the labelling
5. bi ig Transport data labelling Transport labels for customer packed units The customer packed unit is marked with a transport label containing the following information The supplier is the sender The recipient is the final recipient or final delivery address The distribution warehouse is specified in the via box if the pallet is going to be split cross docked There is a special field on this label for transport data These are details the buyer will send to the supplier in the order and which the supplier must write on the label for the customer packed unit Name address etc of the sender The transport unit must be labelled with the sender s name street address post code and town city in human readable form The recipient s name address etc The transport unit must be labelled with the recipient s name street address post code and town city delivery address in human readable form Shipping via a cross docking terminal Pallets must be labelled with the terminal s name street address post code and town city in human readable form These details must be included in the via box Buyer s reference The transport unit can be labelled with the buyer s reference number in human readable text Note that if you specify the client s order number this may be barcoded with GS1 128 by using Al 400 See Appendix 1 Gross weight in whole kilogrammes must be labelled in human readable form on each tr
6. own numbering system for their own packages this can also be done via the NRF database For F packs GTIN 13 GTIN 12 or GTIN 8 is used GTIN 13 is the most commonly used and is the preferred choice in the PHS Industry For D packs and T packs outer packaging all types GTIN can be used i e GTIN 14 GTIN 13 GTIN 12 or GTIN 8 uncommon GTIN 13 and GTIN 14 are most common on outer packaging NB For suppliers who need to number and label their products we recommend the use of GTIN 13 in addition to the NRF number This applies on all packaging levels i e F pack D pack and T pack For more information about the composition and structure of GTINs and labelling please refer to e GS1 Global User Manual http www gs1 no shiles 6 75 80 5 nle gs1_qlobalusermanual pdf e GS1 Europe Logistics Label http www qgs1 no sfiles 1 85 80 5 file gs1_ europe logistic label odf These documents can be obtained from GS1 Norway or can be downloaded from GS1 Norway s website www gs1 no General rules on identification and barcoding Rules for changing the GTIN If changes are made to existing products the question often arises of whether the product needs to be assigned a new GTIN or whether it can keep its existing GTIN As a general rule if the contents of a package change net weight or number of units in the package the package must be assigned a new GTIN In connection with changes in design or price changes the existing GTIN is retain
7. product database and must include the product s name properties brand model dimensions and any other relevant characteristics that help identify the product and any trade mark text If the F pack is an orderable item the product description on the F pack must be the same as the product description on the order confirmation delivery note or invoice from the supplier product owner Brand owner The name of the brand owner must appear in human readable form on either the label or packaging Practical guidelines for labelling F packs F pack labels size design and location Product information can either be printed on a label that is affixed to the packaging or be printed directly on to the packaging Since F packs can vary in both shape and size the size and design of the label will also vary The placement of the label must be seen in context with the location of the barcode symbol See GS1 Global User Manual http www gs1 no shles 6 75 80 5 hle gs1_globalusermanual pdf The barcode symbol on F packs size and location The EAN 13 symbol must be used to barcode F packs An exception is made for products that are so small that it is not possible to use an EAN 13 symbol In these cases the GTIN 8 number and EAN 8 barcode symbol must be used if the product is to be labelled It is recommended that all products are barcoded For detailed information about the size and placement of the barcode symbol see GS1 Global User Manual
8. rules for transport data for PHS goods Transport units in the PHS Industry A transport unit means the physical unit package which is transported between the sender and recipient and which must be labelled with its own transport label In practice all packaging levels for PHS goods i e F pack D pack and T pack could be used as transport units However the most common transport unit between manufacturers suppliers and wholesalers is the T pack Labelling of transport units The general goods labelling concept used by carriers in Norway is used for labelling transport units in the PHS sector See GS1 Standard International Logistics Label STILL http www gs1 no shles 6 63 07 4 fle gs1_still odf Transport units must be labelled with the following information SSCC code The SSCC code is an 18 digit GS1 number that uniquely identifies each individual T pack The SSCC code package ID is barcoded using GS1 128 and usually appears on the transport label on the T pack If preferred the SSCC code can be included on the product label on the T pack The SSCC code must appear on each T pack in human readable form and as a bar code For more information about SSCC codes see GS1 Europe Logistics Label http www gs1 no shles 1 85 80 5 fle gs1_europe logistic label pdf Please note that if both a product label and a transport label are used the SSCC code can appear on both labels provided that precisely the same number is used
9. ansport unit Gross weight means the combined weight of the products packaging and load carrier pallet If the T pack is labelled with a product label it is sufficient for gross weight to appear on one of the labels Transport data labelling Examples of GS1 transport labels RECIPIENT S ADDRESS TRANSPORT INFO Gross weight 600 kg Buyer s ref XAX334 55CC 370701230000000120 I SENDER S ADDRESS VIA Terminal wholesaler RECIPIENT S ADDRESS Gross weight 600 kg Buyer s ref RMMI34 seGC 370701230000000120 001370 FaCoCOBGe1z0 row Transport data labelling Transport unit label design and size Regarding the design of the label all the information stated above must be printed on the label Please refer to _GS1 Standard International Logistics Label STILL http www gs1 no shiles 6 63 07 4 file gs1_stilljodf for guidelines on the positioning of information type sizes etc The following recommendations apply regarding the size of the transport label The label width must be 105 mm or 148 mm Label height may vary The recommended formats are A5 148 x 210 mm A6 105 x 148 mm or 105 x 192 mm Positioning of labels on transport units All transport units must bear at least one transport label If the transport unit is a standard F pack D pack or T pack it must also have a product label As a general rule T packs require only one transport label If the T pack is a pallet it is recomme
10. ation All transport labels must be marked with the GS1 128 symbol For more information see GS1 Standard International Logistics Label STILL http www gs1 no shiles 6 63 07 4 hle gs1_still odf a i 2 Appendix 1 Barcoding T packs with the GS1 128 symbol Tabellen under viser eksempler pa ulike informasjoner og bruk av Al er for merking av produktinformasjon pa T pak med GS1 128 symbol Information Al Format GTIN for T pack Al 01 n2 n14 Batch or lot np Al 10 n2 an 20 Production date Al 1 1 n2 n6 Packing date Al 13 n2 n6 Best before date Al 15 n2 n6 n numeric an alphanumeric NB The size factor is in the range 25 to 94 of the nominal size Minimum barcode height is 32 mm When labelling GTIN Al 01 and Al 02 14 digits must always be used If the GTIN has 13 digits add an initial O e g 07038010000065 When barcoding in GS1 128 a separating character called Function Code 1 FNC1 is used between the individual pieces of information This applies universally apart from for Als that have a predefined fixed length In this document the following Als have predefined lengths Al 00 Al 01 Al 02 Al 15 It is recommended to have Als which are to be followed by FNC1 at the end of the barcode line as the FNC1 code can then be omitted It is important that the white space margin requirements are observed At a size factor of 50 the right hand and left hand white space marg
11. ation information Contents 1 Packaging levels for PHS goods 2 General rules on identification and barcoding Identification of products F pack D pack and T pack Barcoding products Identification of transport units packages 3 Product labelling of standard PHS goods F pack labelling D pack labelling T pack labelling 4 Transport data labelling Appendix 1 Barcoding using GS1 128 O CO N O 23 Nf 1 Packaging levels for PHS goods VPHS goods are categorized into the following packaging levels All packaging levels can be sold at all levels in the PHS Industry F pack Consumer unit the unit usually purchased by consumers and that is scanned at a retail outlet check out POS point of sale or bought from a craftsman or contractor In the PHS Industry this is often called the smallest saleable unit F packs can be single item packs or multi packs D pack Trading unit box in the PHS Industry unit that can be bought from the manufacturer or supplier wholesaler shop warehouse or construction site D packs contain several F packs There are also some special varieties of D packs T pack Transport unit e g pallet the unit that is transported between the actors in the value chain T packs usually contain several D packs but in some cases may contain only F packs Packaging levels for PHS goods PHS goods are categorized into the follow
12. ct s name properties brand model dimensions and any other relevant characteristics that help identify the product and any trade mark text The product description on the T pack must be the same as the product description in the order confirmation delivery note or invoice When labelling mixed pallets only the pallet itself must be labelled with the transport label EIIE Product labelling of standard PHS goods Brand owner The name of the brand owner must appear in human readable form on either the label or packaging Additional product information The supplier s item number can be written in human readable form Batch eller lot nr This is anumber that is generated by the manufacturer and is used to achieve full traceability in the value chain in relation to production and packing of the product The batch or lot number can be written both in human readable form and using a GS1 128 barcode symbol Date If desired the production date packing date and best before date can be indicated both in human readable form and using a GS1 128 barcode symbol Gross weight in whole kilogrammes must be written only in the human readable form on each individual T pack On mixed pallets this is recommended but not mandatory Gross weight means the combined weight of the products packaging and load carrier pallet Maximum stacking weight in whole kilogrammes must be written in human readable form If the product has special te
13. ed You can find detailed rules for when a product must be given a new GTIN and when it can keep its existing GTIN on GS1 s website under GTIN rules http www gs 1 org 1 gtinrules Rules for changing the NRF number If changes are made to an existing product that does not affect the properties of the product it is not usually necessary to change the NRF number This also applies in the event of a change in the place of manufacture One advantage of this is that a product can have the same NRF number for an extended period For questions about whether it is necessary to change an NRF number or not contact NRF Barcoding of products Generally speaking the GS1 System offers the following three barcode symbols for barcoding of the GTIN on F packs D packs and T packs 1 The EAN UPC symbol 2 The ITF 14 symbol 3 The GS1 128 symbol For suppliers who have to barcode the GTIN on their products we recommend use of the following 07070123001249 0707123 00123 01 0 7070123 2 3110 000459 123 01723 EAN UPC ITF 14 GS 1 128 GTIN F pack Recommended Not allowed Not allowed GTIN D pack Recommended On uneven surfaces To include additional information GTIN T pack Recommended On uneven surfaces To include additional information For more information please refer to GGS1 Europe Logistics Label http www gs1 no sfiles 1 85 80 5 fle gs1 europe logistic label pdf ER General rules on identification and
14. http www gs1 no shles 6 75 80 5 nle gs1 globalusermanual pdf Location of the barcode symbol on bundles of pipes or pipes We recommend that for bundles of pipes or pipes the barcode symbol be placed high on the side centred on the middle of the pipe Product labelling of standard PHS goods Example of a GS1 Manufacturer s name logo product label for an F pack with an EAN UPC symbol Kitchen tap lf the product is small asa minimum GTIN Supplier s item no 6414150067488 10001 the GTIN must appear on the label NRF no 1234567 415 il D pack labelling NRF number and GTIN D packs trading units must be labelled with an NRF number and a GTIN We recommend the use of GTIN 13 but GTIN 14 may be used if preferred Product description The product description must be written in human readable form on the D pack product label The product description must be based on the product description that has been registered in the NRF product database and must include the product s name properties brand model dimensions and any other relevant characteristics that help identify the product and any trade mark text The product description on D packs must be the same as the product description in the order confirmation delivery note or invoice from the supplier product owner Brand owner The name of the brand owner must appear in human readable form on either the label or packaging Additional product information i
15. ing packaging levels All packaging levels can be sold at all levels in the PHS Industry F pack T pack D pack Only F pack 2 General rules on identification and barcoding Identification of products F pack D pack and T pack In the PHS Industry products are identifed by means of an NRF number written in human readable form and a GTIN Global Trade Item Number in the form of a barcode and in human readable form The NRF number is the Norwegian PHS Industry s own seven digit numbering system for identification of products Suppliers can order products and register relevant information at www vvsnrf no GTIN is a global numbering system that ensures unique identification of products A GTIN can have up to 14 digits All packaging levels F packs D packs and T packs must have a unique GTIN GTIN can have the following formats GTIN 8 Used for small products F packs GTIN 12 Used in the USA and Canada F packs D packs and T packs GTIN 13 Used for F packs D packs and T packs GTIN 14 Used for D packs and T packs Not for F packs Examples of bar codes 70123401 7 MI 0 u 5 07070123001249 EAN 8 EAN 13 UPC A TF 14 Actors who receive and sell products from PHS suppliers both nationally and internationally must be able to handle the NRF number and all types of GTIN NRF number The standard rule is that NRF numbers are used only for F packs If a supplier wants to establish their
16. ins are 5 mm and with a size factor of 94 the white space margins are 9 4 mm Appendix 1 Barcoding transport units with a GS1 128 symbol Overview for labelling transport units with the GS1 128 symbol Information Al SSCC number AI 00 see section 6 for more details Post code for Norway Al 420 Overseas postcode Al 421 Al 401 Consignment number bill of carriage Format n2 n18 n3 an 20 n3 n3 an 9 n3 n17 For more information please refer to_section 4 Transport data labelling
17. location of the barcode symbol See GS1 Europe Logistics Label http www gs1 no shles 1 85 80 5 fle gs1_ europe logistic label pdf The barcode symbol on D packs size and location D packs shall be marked with one of the following barcode symbols The EAN 13 symbol recommended The ITF 14 symbol on uneven surfaces such as corrugated cardboard The GS1 128 symbol if the barcode is to include additional information other than the GTIN The EAN 13 symbol is recommended if only the GTIN is to be marked in barcode form on the packaging the ITF 14 symbol can be used on uneven surfaces such as corrugated cardboard The GS1 128 symbol must be used if the barcode is to include additional information other than just the GTIN for example the batch or lot number and or a best before date Regarding the size and placement of these barcode symbols see GS1 Europe Logistics Label http www gs1 no shles 1 85 80 5 fle gs1_europe logistic label odf EIE Product labelling of standard PHS goods Example of a GS1 product label for a D pack with an EAN UPC symbol Manufacturer s name logo 20 pcs Kitchen tap GTIN Supplier s item no 6414150045486 20001 1234567 Ml 04548 Example of a GS1 product label for a D pack with an ITF 14 symbol NRF no on F pack 30 Manufacturer s name logo 20 pcs Kitchen tap Supplier s item no 20001 GTIN 6414150045486 NRF no on F pack 1234567 06414150045486
18. mperature requirements these must be indicated in human readable form Product labelling of standard PHS goods Practical guidelines for labelling standard T packs T pack labels size design and location Product information is printed on a label that is affixed to the packaging As a general rule T packs require only one product label If the T pack is a pallet it is recommended that the pallet is labelled with two labels Since T packs can vary in both shape and size the size and design of the label will also vary We recommend one of the following formats e A5 148 x 210 mm A6 105 x 148 mm The placement of the label must be seen in context with the location of the barcode symbol See GS1 Europe Logistcs Label http www gs1 no shles 1 85 80 5 nhle gs1_europe logistic label odf The barcode symbol on T packs size and location T packs shall be marked with one of the following barcode symbols The EAN 13 symbol recommended The ITF 14 symbol on uneven surfaces such as corrugated cardboard The GS1 128 symbol if the barcode is to include additional information other than the GTIN The EAN 13 symbol is recommended if only the GTIN is to be marked in barcode form on the packaging and requires use of the GTIN 13 number If the T pack is numbered with GTIN 14 either the ITF 14 symbol or GS1 128 must be used The ITF 14 symbol is used on uneven surfaces such as corrugated cardboard The GS1 128 symbol must
19. nded that the pallet is labelled with two labels The product and transport labels must both be on the same sides When several labels are used on the same side of the pallet they must be positioned vertically one beneath the other The label with the SSCC code must be at the bottom If the label contains several bar codes the barcode containing the SSCC code must be on the bottom line of the bar codes It is recommended that the SSCC code appears on a separate line The main rule is that the label must be placed so that the bottom of the lowest barcode is at least 400 mm above floor level and the top of the uppermost barcode is no more than 800 mm above floor level The label must also be positioned at least 50 mm from the vertical side For pallets less than 400 mm tall the labels must be positioned as high as possible If all the information is known when the unit is labelled and there is room on the label all the information i e both the product label and transport label may appear on one label Miscellaneous information The same information Al must only appear once on the product and transport label In practice this means that the same information must not be repeated on the same label nor may the same information appear on several labels on the unit pallet An exception is the SSCC code which may appear on both labels provided precisely the same number is used The barcode symbol on the transport label size and loc
20. s optional The supplier s item number can be written in human readable form Batch or lot no This is a number that is generated by the manufacturer and is used to achieve full traceability in the value chain in relation to production and packing of the product The batch or lot number must be written both in human readable form and using a GS1 128 barcode symbol in cases where this is necessary in order to link the product to a certificate or a specific production Date If desired the production date packing date and best before dates can be indicated both in human readable form and using a GS1 128 barcode symbol i Product labelling of standard PHS goods Practical guidelines for labelling D packs D pack labels size design and location Product information can either be printed on a label that is affixed to the packaging or be printed directly on to the packaging D packs require only one product label The label shall be placed on one of the vertical sides of the D pack It is recommended that all D pack labels are on the same side as the I pack labels consistent orientation Location of the barcode symbol on bundles of pipes We recommend that for bundles of pipes the barcode symbol be placed high on the side centred on the middle of the pipe Since D packs can vary enormously in both shape and size the size and shape of the label will also vary The placement of the label must be seen in context with the
21. stical units used in connection with shipping in the value chain F packs should be labelled with both their NRF number and their GTIN Global Trade Item Number as well as with the manufacturer or supplier s own item number optional The NRF number must appear in human readable form digits while the GTIN must appear both in human readable form and as a barcode The minimum packaging level F pack consumer unit is identified with the industry s NRF number This number is the recommended product identification in day to day trade between players in the value chain This applies primarily to situations where communication is verbal or manual phone fax in store Internet etc In situations where product identification and communication are completely electronic EDI XML barcode scanning etc but not e commerce the GIIN number must be used The same applies to communication on packaging levels higher than F pack there is no other unique identification here The individual product levels are identified by their GTIN Global Trade Item Number It is a condition that the product packages are assigned their own GTIN and are barcoded in accordance with the rules This document provides a detailed description of the GTIN how it is constructed and the rules for changing the GTIN This document also provides recommendations on labelling of the various packaging levels The labelling concept includes both product information and transport
22. time i e for as long as the product is for sale Identification of transport units packages In the PHS sector transport units packages are identifed by means of SSCC codes Serial Shipping Container Code SSCC is a global numbering system that ensures unique identification of transport units The SSCC has a fixed length of 18 digits SSCC codes are barcoded using the GS1 128 barcode system Each transport unit must have its own unique SSCC code The SSCC code is used by carriers in Norway for the unique identification of goods Read more about labelling for transport in section 4 SENDER 3A RECIPIENT S ADDRESS TRANSPORT INFO Gross weight 600 kg Buyer s ref XXX334 oo oretzaoeoceceoe 26 ar 3 Product labelling of standard PHS goods F pack labelling The following information must be used when labelling F packs consumer units The NRF number in human readable form and the GTIN in human readable form and as a barcode F packs must be labelled with an NRF number and a GTIN This applies to all products This means that the product must be allocated an NRF number and a GTIN even in cases where it is not physically possible in practice to label the product with this number Product description The product description of the item must appear in human readable form on the F pack product label It is recommended that this product description is based on the product description that has been registered in the NRF

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