AANumber assigned by manufacturer or seller to identify the release of a product.
ABThe item number is that of an assembly.
ACArticle identifier used within health sector to indicate data used conforms to HIBC.
ADNumber assigned to a cold roll.
AENumber assigned to a hot roll.
AFNumber assigned to a slab, which is produced in a particular production step.
AGA number assigned to indicate a revision of software.
AHAn 11-digit code that uniquely identifies consumer does not have a check digit.
AIA 12-digit code that uniquely identifies the consumer packaging of a product, including a check digit.
AJNumber assigned to a sample.
AKNumber assigned to a pack containing a stack of items put together (e.g. cold roll sheets (steel product)).
ALA 13-digit code that uniquely identifies the manufacturer's shipping unit, including the packaging indicator.
AMShipping container code (1-2-5-5-1)manufacturer's shipping unit, including the packagingindicator and the check digit.
ANA suffix used in conjunction with a higher level UPC (Universal product code) to define packing variations for a product.
AOA code which specifies the codification of the state's labelling requirements.
APNumber assigned to the heat (also known as the iron charge) for the production of steel products.
AQA number identifying a coupon.
ARA number to identify a resource.
ASA number to identify a work task.
ATIdentification number on a product allowing a quick electronic retrieval of price information for that product.
AUNumber assigned under the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) codification system to provide the identification of an approved item of supply.
AVA code specifying the product refinement designation.
AWA code indicating that the product is identified by an
AXA number specifying an end item.
AYA code to specify a product's Federal supply classification.
AZA code specifying the product's engineering data list.
BAA number to identify a milestone event.
BBA number indicating the lot number of a product.
BCA code identifying the product in national drug format 4-4-2.
BDA code identifying the product in national drug format 5-3-2.
BEA code identifying the product in national drug format 5-4-1.
BFA code identifying the product in national drug format 5-4-2.
BGA code specifying the national drug classification.
BHA number indicating the part.
BIA local number assigned to an item of stock.
BJA number specifying the next higher assembly or component into which the product is being incorporated.
BKA code specifying a category of data.
BLTo specify the control number.
BMA number to identify the special material code.
BNA number assigned locally for control purposes.
BOColour assigned by buyer.
BPReference number assigned by the buyer to identify an article.
BQA code assigned to identify a variable measure item.
BRTo specify as an item, the financial phase.
BSTo specify as an item, the contract breakdown.
BTTo specify as an item, the technical phase.
BUNumber identifying a dye lot.
BVA statement listing activities of one day.
BWPeriodical statement listing activities within a bilaterally agreed time period.
BXA statement listing activities of a calendar week.
BYA statement listing activities of a calendar month.
BZOriginal equipment number allocated to spare parts by the manufacturer.
CCThe codes given to certain commodities by an industry.
CGCode for a group of articles with common characteristics (e.g. used for statistical purposes).
CLCode for the colour of an article.
CRReference number identifying a contract.
CVCode defined by Customs authorities to an article or a group of articles for Customs purposes.
DRReference number indicating that a change or revision has been applied to a drawing.
DWReference number identifying a drawing of an article.
ECReference number indicating that a change or revision has been applied to an article's specification.
EFCode defining the material's type, surface, geometric form plus various classifying characteristics.
EMDNomenclature system for identification of medical devices based on European Medical Device Nomenclature classification system.
ENNumber assigned to a manufacturer's product according to the International Article Numbering Association.
FSIdentification of fish species.
GBProduct group code used within a buyer's internal systems.
GNNational product group code. Administered by a national agency.
GSThe item number is a general specification number.
HSThe item number is part of, or is generated in the context of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonised System), as developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
IBA unique number identifying a book.
INThe item number has been allocated by the buyer.
ISA unique number identifying a serial publication.
ITNumber given by the buyer to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.
IZCode given by the buyer to designate the size of an article in textile and shoe industry.
MAThe item number is a machine number.
MFThe number given to an article by its manufacturer.
MNReference number assigned by the manufacturer to differentiate variations in similar products in a class or group.
MPReference number identifying a product or service.
NBThe item number is a batch number.
ONReference number of a customer's order.
PDReference number identifying a description associated with a number ultimately used to identify an article.
PLReference number identifying a line entry in a customer's order for goods or services.
POReference number identifying a customer's order.
PVThe item number is a promotional variant number.
QSThe item number qualifies the size of the buyer.
RCReference number identifying a returnable container.
RNReference number identifying a release from a buyer's purchase order.
RUThe item number identifies the production or manufacturing run or sequence in which the item was manufactured, processed or assembled.
RYThe item number relates to the year in which the particular model was kept.
SANumber assigned to an article by the supplier of that article.
SGThe item number relates to a standard group of other items (mixed) which are grouped together as a single item for identification purposes.
SKReference number of a stock keeping unit.
SNIdentification number of an item which distinguishes this specific item out of a number of identical items.
SRSPlumbing and heating.
SRT5 digit code for product classification managed by the Institut Francais du Libre Service.
SRU9 digit code for product classification managed by the Institut Francais du Libre Service.
SRVA unique number, up to 14-digits, assigned according to the numbering structure of the GS1 system.
SRWEuropean system for identification of meter data.
SRXUnique number given by a slaughterhouse to an animal or a group of animals of the same breed.
SRYUnique number given by a national authority to identify an animal individually.
SRZThe international Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to classify the article for customs, statistical and other purposes.
SSArticle number referring to a sales catalogue of supplier's supplier.
SSAA US Department of Transportation (DOT) code to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSBA US code agreed to by the airline industry to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSCA US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSDA US Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSEA US Department of Transportation (DOT) code used toCustoms and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSFA US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSGA department of Defense/Air Force code used to identifyBorder Protection (CBP) agency.
SSHThe breed of the item (e.g. plant or animal).
SSIA unique numerical identifier for for chemical compounds, polymers, biological sequences, mixtures and alloys.
SSJA name or designation to identify an engine model.
SSKA number assigned by agricultural authorities to identify and track meat and meat products.
SSLA number assigned by agricultural authorities to identify and track meat and meat products.
SSMAn International Maritime Organization (IMO) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSNA Department of Transportation/Federal Railroad Administration code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSOA UN code used to classify and identify dangerous goods.
SSPA code established by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) used to classify and identify botanical articles and commodities.
SSQA code established by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) used to classify and identify animals.
SSRA code established by the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) used to classify and identify animals.
SSSIdentifier assigned to an article by the distributor of that article.
SSTProduct classification system used in the Norwegian market.
SSUProduct classification assigned by the supplier.
SSVProduct classification system used in the Mexican market.
SSWProduct classification system used in the German market.
SSXProduct classification system used in the Finnish market.
SSYProduct classification system used in the Canadian market.
SSZProduct classification system used in the French market.
STNumber given to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.
STAProduct classification system used in the Dutch market.
STBProduct classification system used in the Japanese market.
STCCategory of product eligible for EU subsidy (applies for certain dairy products with specific level of fat content).
STDProduct classification system used in the Spanish market.
STEProduct classification system used in the Polish market.
STFA Russian government agency that serves as a national standardization body of the Russian Federation.
STGProduct classification system used in the Austrian market.
STHProduct classification system used in the Italian market.
STIOfficial classification system for public procurement in the European Union.
STJInternational Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA).
STKPharmacologic -therapeutic classification maintained by the American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS).
STLAnatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system maintained by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
STMA five level classification system for medical decvices maintained by the CLADIMED organisation used in the French market.
STNClassification system related to the Canadian Medical Device Regulations maintained by Health Canada.
STOA classification system for medical devices used in the Italian market.
STPA classification system for medicines and devices used in the UK market.
STQStandardized material and service classification and dictionary maintained by eClass e.V.
STRClassification for in vitro diagnostics medical devices maintained by the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association.
STSA classification system for medical devices.
STTNomenclature system for identification of medical devices officially apprroved by the European Union.
STUA drug classification system managed by Medi-Span.
STVA classification system used with US healthcare insurance programs.
STWA patient safety taxonomy maintained by the World Health Organisation.
STXA medical dictionary maintained by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA).
STYMedical product classification system used in the German market.
STZProduct classification system used in the North American market.
SUAProduct and Service classification system used in United Kingdom market.
SUBUS FDA Product Code Classification Database contains medical device names and associated information developed by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
SUCA medical nomenclature system developed between the NHS and the College of American Pathologists.
SUDA standard international nomenclature and computer coding system for medical devices maintained by the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI).
SUEA unique, 13-digit number assigned according to the numbering structure of the GS1 system and used to identify a type of Reusable Transport Item (RTI).
SUFThe International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a unique number to identify mobile phones. It includes the origin, model and serial number of the device. The structure is specified in 3GPP TS 23.003.
SUGClassification of waste as defined by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
SUHClassification of ship’s stores.
SUIClassification for emergency response procedures related to fire.
SUJClassification for emergency response procedures related to spillage.
SUKPacking group as defined in the International Marititme Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
SULInternational Bulk Chemical (IBC) code defined by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
SUMSubsidiary risk class as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
TG(8012) Additional number to form article groups for packing and/or transportation purposes.
TSNA unique number assigned to a taxonomic entity, commonly to a species of plants or animals, providing information on their hierarchical classification, scientific name, taxonomic rank, associated synonyms and vernacular names where appropriate, data source information and data quality indicators.
TSOMain hazard class as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
TSPThe number is part of, or is generated in the context of the Combined Nomenclature classification, as developed and maintained by the European Union (EU).
TSQA code to specify a product's therapeutic classification.
TSRWaste type number according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC).
TSSNumber assigned to identify a grouping of products based on price.
TSTThe UNSPSC commodity classification system.
TSUEuropean Union Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances.
UANumber assigned by ultimate customer to identify relevant article.
UPNumber assigned to a manufacturer's product by the Product Code Council.
VNReference number assigned by a vendor/seller identifying
VPReference number assigned by a vendor/seller identifying a product/service/article.
VSThe item number is a specified by the vendor as a supplemental number for the vendor's purposes.
VXThe item number has been allocated by the vendor as a specification number.
ZZZItem type identification mutually agreed between interchanging parties.