PACKAGING STANDARD AND REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT Version 7.1.1 Prepared by Product Services Authorised by: Patrick Fountain, GM Supply Chain Strategy Table of Contents PACKAGING STANDARD AND REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 LEVELS OF PACKAGING 4 3 BARCODING 5 a) Each (EA) ................................................................................................................................................. 5 b) Inner (INN), Outer (OUT), Shipper(SHI) ................................................................................................ 6 c) Pallet (PAL) ............................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Barcode colour spectrum ............................................................................................................... 7 3.3 Allocating barcode numbers ......................................................................................................... 8 3.4 Allocating barcode numbers to a printed publication (books, manuals, magazines and guides)........................................................................................................................................ 8 3.5 Generating a 14 digit logistics barcode number from 12 digit retail barcode number .... 9 3.6 Generating a 14 digit logistics barcode number from 13 digit retail barcode number .... 9 3.7 When to change a retail barcode number ................................................................................ 9 3.8 When to change the trade unit barcode number .................................................................... 9 4 LABELLING 10 4.1 Retail labelling ................................................................................................................................. 10 4.2 Trade unit labelling ......................................................................................................................... 11 4.3 Kitting requirements ....................................................................................................................... 12 4.4 Warning labels ................................................................................................................................. 14 4.5 General compliance markings .................................................................................................... 15 5 PACKAGING 16 5.1 Different methods of packaging ................................................................................................. 16 5.2 Packaging requirements ............................................................................................................... 16 5.3 Packaging to avoid ....................................................................................................................... 16 5.4 The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) .............................................................................. 16 5.5 SSCC .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Page 2 of 19 1 Introduction There are many benefits to be gained by all participants from an efficient and effective Supply Chain. The full extent of the benefits will not be realised unless Super Retail Group (SRG) and its Trade Partners are aligned throughout the supply chain. To be aligned, fundamental processes and standards must be established, understood and applied. There are three 'Core Competencies' that SRG’s Trade Partners should be compliant with from a supply chain perspective: 1. Barcoding 2. Labelling 3. Packaging This specifications document is to be used as a reference tool when preparing products for delivery to SRG. This document will specify the requirements around barcoding, labelling and packaging. These requirements are based on industry standards, GS1 global standards and industry practices. Packaging Standard and Requirements queries should be directed to: [email protected] Page 3 of 19 2 Levels of packaging An item intended for EACH sale to the consumer at Quantity = 1 unit (EA) the point of sale. A level of packaging that is contained inside INNER an outer or shipper. An Quantity = 6 units (INN) inner can only exist if an outer is used. A level of packaging that may contain OUTER multiple inners or retail Quantity = 24 units (OUT) units and can be packed in multiples inside a shipper. A level of packaging SHIPPER that contains multiple Quantity = 48 units (SHI) outers. A single layer of cartons LAYER spread over the surface Quantity = 288 units (LAY) area of a pallet. A level of packaging PALLET containing lower levels Quantity = 864 units (PAL) of packaging. Page 4 of 19 3 Barcoding a) Each (EA) There are two scenarios in which a retail barcode can be displayed on an INNER or OUTER: . Inners, outers and shippers, also referred to as “trade units”, and can be designed to be sold at the retail level. The retail unit is too large/heavy to pack multiples into another level of packaging. Requirement (symbology, example image, GTIN breakdown Location magnification min and max) EAN - 8 93 27303 9 Displayed in such a GS1 Prefix Item reference way that the bar Check digit height is not reduced Retail environment = 80% (truncated), the Supply chain environment = 200% magnification meets UPC-E 01 24013 6 the minimum and does not exceed the GS1 Prefix Item reference maximum, and the Check digit light margins are not encroached on by Retail environment = 80% Supply chain environment = 200% any wording, logos, or colouring. EAN-13 932730311 071 9 Away from packaging Company prefix Item reference flaps, seams, ripples Check digit and undulations. Retail environment= 80% Away from corners of Supply chain environment = 150% - blow-mould cases and 200% not hidden behind the UPC-A 04364566 448 0 product. Company prefix On a smooth flat Item reference Check digit surface and should not fold over edges. Retail environment = 80% Supply chain environment = 150% - 200% Page 5 of 19 b) Inner (INN), Outer (OUT), Shipper(SHI) GS1-128 (01) 1 932730311071 6 AI Indicator First twelve digits of the EAN-13 Adjacent sides (minimum, Re-calculated check digit short and long). Recommended for (01) 10 04364566448 7 automated scanning – AI 19mm from the edge and Indicator plus a filler zero 32mm from the base. First twelve digits of the UPC-A Re-calculated check digit Barcodes should be Supply chain = 50% -100% displayed on two opposite sides if adjacent cannot ITF-14 1 932730311071 6 be achieved (horizontal not vertical). Indicator First twelve digits of the EAN-13 Retail barcode should not Re-calculated check digit be visible/scannable, nor should it be facing 10 04364566448 7 outwards if in a plastic Indicator plus a filler zero package. First eleven digits of the UPC-A Re-calculated check digit Note: Bearer bar recommended Supply chain = 50% -100% but not mandatory c) Pallet (PAL) SSCC labels can be applied to pallets for DC delivery or cartons if delivery contains 4 cartons or less. Carton - Recommended (00) 0 061414112 3456789 0 for automated scanning – 19mm from the edge and AI 32mm from the base. SSCC Extension digit Company prefix Pallet - Placed at a height Serial reference between 400mm and Check digit 800mm from the surface on which the pallet stands Note: AI is not part of the check and no closer than 50mm Supply chain = 48.7% - 92.5% digit calculation from the vertical edge. Picket fence orientation. Page 6 of 19 3.2 Barcode colour spectrum The barcode does not have to be black and white, but by using other colours, this reduces the tolerance that the barcode has to other flaws and can increase the chance of the barcode failing other GS1 standards. The preferred colour for any barcode is matt black bars on a solid matt white background. Colours in the red spectrum are not suitable at all because scanners use a red light and as a result, will see the bars as neutral. The white background includes the light margins. Page 7 of 19 Figure 1: Barcode locations on cartons 3.3 Allocating barcode numbers It is required that all products sold through Super Retail Group display a barcode number with a unique company prefix obtained from GS1. This will ensure that the barcode numbers used are registered and solely owned. When submitting new line data every retail unit and trade units (inners, outer and/or shippers) should have unique barcode numbers provided by the Trade Partner. For private branded products, merchandising team will be providing SRG GTINs to the Trade Partners for use on private branded products. When purchasing from a barcode on-seller there is a high possibility that the barcode numbers you have purchased are still being used by a GS1 registered company. If a different business decided to obtain GS1 membership and the barcode numbers that you are currently using were assigned to them by GS1 then they are legally entitled to use them. 3.4 Allocating barcode numbers to a printed publication (books, manuals, magazines and guides) You do not need to use a separate GS1 company prefix. To allocate a GTIN you need to identify your ISSNs or ISBNs as they can be used as the basis of a GTIN barcode. When allocating for the first time, it may be best to consult with GS1 directly on 1300 227 263 or via their website www.gs1au.org/products/gs1_systems/allocating_numbers Figure 2: Magazine cover with appropriate ISSN barcode. Page 8 of 19 3.5 Generating a 14 digit logistics barcode number