ANSI MH10.8.1-2000

This American National Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design of labels containing linear bar code and two-dimensional symbols on transport units to convey data between trading partners, provides for traceability units to convey data between trading partners, provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in linear bar code, two-dimensional symbol, or human readable form, provides specific recommendations regarding the choice of linear bar code and two-dimensional symbologies, and specifies quality requirements, makes recommendations as to label placement, size, and the inclusion of free text and any appropriate graphics, provides guidance in the selection of label material.