This international standard:. Defines minimum requirements for identifying items;. Provides guidelines for item marking with machine-readable symbols;. Covers both labels and direct marking of items;. Includes testing procedures for label adhesive characteristics and mark durability;. Provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in linear bar code, two-dimensional symbol or human readable form;. Is intended for applications which include, but are not limited to, support of systems that automate the control of items during the processes of:o Production,o Inventory,o Distribution,o Field service,o Point of sale ando Repair.. Is intended