Relevant ISO and GS1 Standards • ISO 15415 and ISO 15416 / updated every 5 – 10 years • The only global standard for barcode quality determination of printed labels. Many other standards refer to ISO 15416/15416 for determining acceptability of a barcode quality. Replaces the ANSI “Letter Grade” convention which was phased out in 1990. ISO 15426 Defines how a barcode verifier must be tested for accuracy ISO/IEC TR 29158 The only global standard direct part mark quality determination Replaces the former AIM DPM standard which was phased out in 2011.
GS1 General Specification / updated annually Detailed specification for both barcode quality, as well as allowable symbology types, barcode sizes, data structure, application identifier code meanings within a barcode. References ISO 15415, 15416, and 29158 for barcode grading methods. Has tables for use in different applications with specific barcode requirements.