This International Standarda) Specifies the minimum requirements for the design of labels containing a linear bar code andtwo-dimensional symbols on product packages to convey data between trading partners,b) Provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in a linear bar code,two-dimensional symbols or human-readable form,c) Provides specific recommendations regarding the choice of linear bar code and 2D symbologies,specifies quality requirements and classes of bar code density,d) Provides specific recommendations regarding 2D symbologies, which allow a broad choice forgeneral use of scanning hardware (e.g. area imagers, linear imagers,