Data elements & code sets directory - GS1

EANCOM® 2002 Part III Data Element & Code Sets Directory
7009 Item description code
Code specifying an item.
++ NOS = Yes, NOS item (GS1 Code)
The current item is an NOS (Never out of stock) article, that is
continuously reordered and replenished.
++ NOT = Not, not an NOS item (GS1 Code)
The current item is not an NOS (Never out of stock) article,
therefore is not continuously reordered and replenished.
+ NOV = Next option value (GS1 Code)
An indication that what follows is a set of linked option values,
next option values, or parameters.
++ NPC = Reusable container, but not standardized by a pool
cooperative (GS1 Code)
Reusable container that is not standardized by a pool
cooperative.
++ NRC = Non-returnable container (GS1 Code)
The current product is not traditionally a traded product and does
not need to be returned to the sender.
++ NRE = Not a retail product (GS1 Code)
NS
The current item is not meant for retail sale, but only for sale to
hotels, restaurants and catering.
= Not smallest unit (GS1 Code)
Not the smallest unit for a given product.
+ NSU = Non-standard unit (GS1 Code)
Products grouped together to fulfil specific ordering needs and
not generally available.
++ NVQ = Not a variable quantity product (GS1 Code)
OP
OPL
The current item is a variable weight trade item, for which the
weight and the quantity is determined only by the buyer.
= Option (GS1 Code)
An option within a Customer Specific Article which does not exist
on its own, e.g. colour, and which has discrete values.
= Overall product level (GS1 Code)
An overall level whereby many products are grouped on the basis
of their composition, application and characteristics (e.g. Coca
Cola with no size, packaging, price, etc, specified).
+ OPV = Option value (GS1 Code)
ORU
PA
The result of a choice of an option. The option value will be the
lowest level of a branch beneath an option structure.
= Ordering unit (GS1 Code)
Indication that the current product is an ordering unit (ordering
unit will not normally equal invoicing unit).
= Numeric parameter (GS1 Code)
An option of a Customer Specific Article which has a continuous
numeric value, e.g., measurement of the length of a chair leg
between 60cms and 80cms.
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