PIATS
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PIATS is a barcoding
system, mainly used in China
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Note:
Each category includes more than one sub-category, totally 69 types of commodities.
Where to print or apply PIATS barcode?
a)Compulsory on primary packaging of the above 9 categories, or can be compromised onto secondary packaging if technology is limited. The latter is applicable only to dairy, beverage and cosmetics sectors at the moment.
b) Compulsory on secondary packaging without compromise
c) Option on tertiary packaging if commodity producer is willing to print or apply.
How to code PIATS barcode onto packaging?
a) Directly printing barcode on packaging in line with production facilities
b) Pre-print PIATS label and then apply it on packaging
Barcode
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system, mainly used in China
China
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PIATS barcode printing requirements
- A unique variable barcode printed or applied onto each primary/secondary package.
- Barcode type: UCC/EAN 128 (Multi) of 20 numbers, AI (Application Identifier)=21
- Density: >=7 mils, 10 mils is recommended.
- Code length=28 mm under 7 mils
- Code length=42.5 mm under 10 mils
- Bar height: >=8 mm
- Grade: >C (1.5)
- Quiet zone: >=1.5 mm for each zone
- The AI value is not shown in the human readable data.
- The human readable number is split into 4 groups as above to make it easier for human reading.
Types of commodities listed in PIATS legislation
- Household appliances
- Floor
- Cable and wire
- Fertilizer
- Gas oven
- Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury by blunt impacts, electrical hazards, heat, chemicals, and infection, for job-related occupational safety and health purposes, and in...
- Electric heating under blanket
- Food (including beverage, dairy)
- Cosmetics
Each category includes more than one sub-category, totally 69 types of commodities.
Where to print or apply PIATS barcode?
a)Compulsory on primary packaging of the above 9 categories, or can be compromised onto secondary packaging if technology is limited. The latter is applicable only to dairy, beverage and cosmetics sectors at the moment.
b) Compulsory on secondary packaging without compromise
c) Option on tertiary packaging if commodity producer is willing to print or apply.
How to code PIATS barcode onto packaging?
a) Directly printing barcode on packaging in line with production facilities
b) Pre-print PIATS label and then apply it on packaging