This Recommendation explains printed label methods for communicating information on rare metals contained in information and communication technology (ICT) goods@ and describes requirements from [ITU-T L.1100] and [ITU-T L.1101] specifying the disclosure of information on contained rare metals to consumers and recyclers. This Recommendation recommends appropriate label printing methods for rare metals@ provides a standard way of obtaining information on rare metals in ICT goods and specifies how to encode rare metals information@ as defined in [ITU-T L.1100]@ into a printed label. This Recommendation covers: ? an overview of printed label symbology methods ? recommendations for printed label methods for rare metals in ICT goods ? a communication process for printed labels providing information on rare metals in ICT goods.