EANCOM PART II |  | 1997-07-01

QALITY | - | Quality data message | VERSION | 001

5. Segments Layout |

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SG5 | - | C | 200 | - | LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-DTM-QTY-FTX-SG6-SG7-SG12
IMD | - | C | 10 | - | Item description
Function:
To describe an item in either an industry or free format.
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description |
7077
Item description type, coded
C |  | an..3
O
*
C = Code (from industry code list)
F = Free-form
7081
Item characteristic, coded
C |  | an..3
O
C273
ITEM DESCRIPTION
C |
A
| 7009
| Item description identification |
C |  | an..17
O
CU = Consumer unit (EAN Code)
DU = Despatch unit (EAN Code)
TU = Traded unit (EAN Code)
| 1131
| Code list qualifier |
C |  | an..3
O
| 3055
| Code list responsible agency, coded |
C |  | an..3
O
9 = EAN (International Article Numbering association)
| 7008
| Item description |
C |  | an..35
O
| 7008
| Item description |
C |  | an..35
O
| 3453
| Language, coded |
C |  | an..3
O
7383
Surface/layer indicator, coded
C |  | an..3
N
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to describe the item for which test results are being provided. This segment should only be used for items that cannot be fully identified by an article number. If both free-form and coded descriptions are required then the IMD segment must be repeated. Example: IMD+F++:::SIEMENS METER:ALL SERVICES' The item tested was an All Services Siemens Meter.

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