Quality assurance rules for Trade Item Information and Barcode Quality

^{GDSN release: 3.1.23}
^{Valid from: 2023-05-22
Version: 2.4}

Version history

Version	Modifying	Owner	Date
2.4	735511 – Updated T-number 736003 – Updated T-number 736004 – Updated T-number 736005 – Updated T-number and definition of Lactose	C. Brander	2023-05-22
2.3	736005 – Code value updated	C. Brander	2023-02-25
2.2	736002 – Changed code value Halal 736005 – Code values updated	C. Brander	2022-11-23
2.1	735004 – Deleted text 735506 – Moved rule from Measurements to Product information 735506 – Clarification regarding variable-weight goods 735538 – Removed rule 735539 – Clarification 735601 – Revision of symbols 735700 – Updated with link to code list 735904 – Clarification regarding component 736001 – New rule 736002 – New rule 736003 – New rule 736004 – New rule 736005 – New rule 736006 – New rule Section 3.1 – Change of name Appendix 1 – Updates according to changed rules Appendix 2 – Removed	C. Brander	2022-05-21
2.0	735511 j.) – Clarification that point j also applies to a set of different products 735542 h.) – Clarification regarding the use of punctuation marks 735546 c.) – Revision to the rule to adapt quality assurance to the new system 735903 a-c.) – Correction of results lt to comply with Open Jar rule and addition of a new code value. Appendix 2 – Addition of the Packaging marked label accreditation code, “Plastic in product”.	L. Roth	2021-09-28

1. Introduction

This section describes the controls and rules included in the quality assurance and the attributes that are affected. The assessment of each rule and the status that can be given are also described.

The quality assurance rules and assessment criteria have been developed in collaboration with the Validoo Reference Group for Product and Data Quality. The rules are based on GS1 standards and frameworks, including the standard forTrade Item information: Guideline Trade Item Information.

1.1 Symbols

In the quality assurance rules, the following symbols will be used to indicate if the rule refers to quality assurance on:

“Consumer unit and/or basic unit” or “Outer packaging”
Variable unit or Non-variable unit
SRS-crate or Non-SRS-crate

Consumer unit	Base unit (Non-consumer unit + no child)	Outer packaging (Non-consumer unit has child)
Variable unit	Non-variable- unit	SRS	Non-SRS

In Appendix 1, you will find tables that describe which rules are verified based
on the above-mentioned criteria and which rules are included in a particular type
of quality assurance.

2. Quality assurance rules for Product information

2.1 Trade Item Identities

Rule 735513 Trade item, GTIN (T0154)

Rule	Rule refers to
Trade item, GTIN (T0154) in the trade item information should correspond with the numbers specified under the barcode on the sample or other GTIN labeling.

How the verification is done:

Visual verification that the GTIN in the trade item information matches digit to digit with the number printed under the barcode on the sample or other GTIN marked on the sample. Initial zeros at the beginning of the GTIN are excluded.
If the sample is a consumer unit with more than one barcode/label, the GTIN is verified to match the number under any one of the barcodes.
If the sample is a non-consumer unit with more than one barcode containing different GTINs, the status is Action Required.
If not all digits under the barcode can be interpreted (e.g. if the barcode is wrinkled or the numbers have become smudged), no check can be made and the status will be N/A.
If the sample has no barcode or other GTIN marking, the status is N/A.

Rule 735502 Functional name (T0018)

Rule	Rule refers to
Functional name (T0018) in the trade item information should correspond with the sample’s functional name.

How the verification is done:

Verification that the functional name in the trade item information does not contain the brand. The brand is assessed in rule 735542 as the trade items brand or abbreviation thereof. Other brand-like words/phrases found on the product sample may appear in the functional name. If the brand is the same as the name of the trade item, it is also approved as functional name, e.g. a juice that is sold under the brand “JUICE”.
Verification that the functional name in the trade item information does not contain any packaging size with the exception for specification of multipack.
Verification that the functional name in the trade item information does not contain the supplier’s item number or any other incomprehensible text string “ABC78317” or words that clearly do not describe the product such as “copy”, “old version” or “updated”.
The functional name does not have to be printed on the product sample to be approved as functional name in the trade item information. However, it is verified that the functional name in the trade item information does not obviously contradict the actual content of the item (e.g. Functional name “Juice” in the trade item information for a package of cereals, or functional name “Tomatjuice” for a bottle of orange juice), which would give the status Action required.
Verification that the functional name in the trade item information has a Swedish character set.

Rule 735542 Brand (T0143)

Rule	Rule refers to
Trademark (T0143) in the trade item information should correspond with the brand name on the sample.

How the verification is done:

If one or more markings or logotypes resembling a brand are found on the sample, check that any one of them is fully or partially specified in T0143. (Examples giving status OK: if sample = Gillette Fusion and trade item information = Gillette, sample = Bosses Bär and trade item information = BOSSES).
If brand is specified on the sample, it is verified that there is no apparent conflict with the value specified in T0143, (Example: sample = Gillette and trade item information = Gevalia).
If brand is specified on the sample, it is verified that the spelling is not different in the trade item information, (Example: sample = Gillette and item information = Gilete).
If brand is specified on the sample in one language (e.g. English), it cannot be specified in the trade item information translated into another language.
If there are several marks on the sample that could be a brand, any one of them will be accepted.
Verification that the specified brand does not contain the company name (unless the brand is the same as the company name). Normally, the brand in the trade item information should not contain for example Limited Company/Aktiebolag, Ltd/AB or such.
Verification that the specified brand does not contain product characteristics, e.g. bulk (unless the brand is the same as these).
If there is no brand on the sample, anything specified in the trade item information will be approved, except for the above, i.e. company name, product characteristics and punctuation marks.

Rule 735511 Descriptive size (T4360) ^{Updated 2023-05-22}

Rule	Rule refers to
Descriptive size (T4360) in the trade item information should correspond with the descriptive size on the sample and follow the writing rules.

The descriptive size makes it easier for the consumer to understand which item is associated with a specific shelf label. Therefore, the Quality Assurance compares the descriptive size specified in the trade item information with the descriptive size printed on the front of the product sample.

How the verification is done:

If Descriptive size is specified in T4360 in the trade item information and a descriptive size is printed on the front of the sample (as defined by the GS1 Package and Product Measurement Standard), then the specified value must match the product sample.
When assessing conformity, exceptions are made for space and established abbreviations, e.g. sample=200 gram and trade item information=200g or 200gr gives the status OK.
When assessing conformity, accepted concepts are equated such as pieces/items/amount, etc., e.g. sample = Amount: 8 items and trade item information = 8 pieces gives the status OK.
When assessing conformity, exceptions are made for different number of decimals, e.g. sample=0.300 kg and trade item information=0.3 kg gives the status OK.
When assessing conformity, exceptions are made for different measurement units if the content is the same, e.g. sample=0.300 kg and trade item information=300 g gives the status OK. On the other hand, if the content does not correspond e.g. sample=0.350 kg and trade item information=300 g the status is Action Required.
If measurement unit for descriptive size in the trade item information is missing, the status will be Action required, e.g. sample=300 grams and trade item information=300.
If Descriptive size is specified in T4360 in the trade item information and more than one descriptive size is printed on the front of the product sample (as defined by the GS1 Package and Product Measurement Standard), the value in the trade item information should correspond to the text on the sample that has the largest font size. If a descriptive size with a smaller font size on the pack is entered in T4360 a recommendation will be given to adjust the entered value. If the font size is the same or approximately the same, the specified value can match any of the values on the sample, which will give the status OK.
If Descriptive size is specified in T4360 in the trade item information and there is no descriptive size printed on the front of the sample (as defined by the GS1 Package and Product Measurement Standard), it is checked if there are any descriptive sizes printed on the other sides of the sample.
If Descriptive size is not specified in T4360 in the trade item information, the status is N/A.
If there is no descriptive size on the sample or the item consists of several different products, the specified value will be accepted. For example, a set containing a shampoo bottle 300 ml, a conditioner bottle 300 ml and a hair spray 150 ml, without any descriptive size on the packaging, anything specified will give the status OK, e.g. “3-pack”, “1 pcs”, “750 ml”, etc.
1. Exception: If the specified value in the trade item information is in obvious conflict with the descriptive size the status will be Action required. E.g. the value “10 kg” in the trade item information for a 1-litre juice bottle.
Verification that the entered value for Descriptive size, (T4360) complies with the writing rules specified in the Guidelines for Trade Item Information:
1. The following characters should never be used to end words when using abbreviations: – Comma (,) – Period (.) – Semicolon (;)
2. Period (.) should be used as a decimal point in numeric values, e.g. 2.8% gives status OK and 2,8% gives status Action required.
3. For multipacks, the number in the pack should be followed by the letter “P”, e.g. 4P
4. The number of servings in an item should be followed by PORT, e.g 12 PORT
For variable weight items all reasonable values, e.g. item information = 300g and item sample = 345g gives the status OK. An obviously unreasonable value, e.g. trade item information = 300g if the sample is a ham weighing approximately 3000g, the status is Action required.

2.2 Packaging content

Rule 735506 Trade item gross weight (T4020)

Rule	Rule refers to
Trade item gross weight (T4020) in the trade item information should correspond to the sample’s gross weight.

How the verification is done:

The specified value in Trade item gross weight (T4020) in the trade item information is compared with the sample’s markings and packaging type.
If the value is unreasonable, the status Action required will be given. For example, specified value in Gross weight = 2100g for a chocolate cake marked with a net weight of 200g.
If T0186 Variable weight = Yes/True an assessment is made on the digital product information and status OK is given to all reasonable values, regardless of the stated value on the sample. For example, stated value in the digital product information is 1000g for larger ham weighing approximately 1 kg receives status OK. Obviously unreasonable values, for example 300g for large ham at about 3 kg receives status Action required.

Rule 735509 Net content (T0082)

Rule	Status
Net content (T0082) in the trade item information should correspond with the sample’s net content.

How the verification is done:

If there is a net content stated on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces) it is verified that the same value is specified for Net content (T0082) in the trade item information. When verifying, rounded values are not equated, e.g. sample=300.5 gram is not the same as trade item information=300g and gives the status Action required.
For a sample with two net contents stated on the packaging (i.e. drained weight and total content), at least one must be specified in the trade item information.
If there is no value printed on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces it is verified that the net content in the trade item information does not clearly conflict with the sample’s actual content (e.g. content “5 pieces” on a box of 100 matches) which gives the status Action required. All specified values that are reasonable give the status OK.
The same value with different units are equated, e.g. sample 1.5 kg and trade item information =1500 gram gives the status OK.
Integers and decimals followed by zero(s) are not equated, i.e. sample=300 gram and trade item information=300.00 gram gives the status Action required and vice versa.
For variable weight items all reasonable values, e.g. item information = 300g and item sample = 345g gives the status OK. An obviously unreasonable value, e.g. trade item information = 300g if the sample is a ham weighing approximately 3000g, the status is Action required.

Rule 735530 Measurement unit (T3780) for Net contents (T0082)

Rule	Rule refers to
Measurement unit (T3780) in the trade item information connected to Net content (T0082) should correspond with the sample’s measurement for net content.

How the verification is done:

If there is a net content stated on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces), it is verified that the same measurement unit is specified for T3780 connected to T0082 in the trade item information.
If there is no value printed on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces), it is verified that the measurement unit for the net content in the trade item information isn’t clearly different from the samples actual content (e.g. content “1 cubic meter” on a box of matches).

Rule 735522 Price comparison measurement (T0147)

Rule	Rule refers to
Price comparison measurement (T0147) in the trade item information should correspond with the price comparison measurement on the sample.

How the verification is done:

If there is a price comparison measurement printed on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces) it is verified that the same value is specified for Price comparison measurement (T0147) in the trade item information.
If there is no value printed on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces) it is verified that the content in the trade item information isn’t clearly different from the samples actual content (e.g. content “2 pieces” on a box with 100 matches).
The same value with different units are equated, e.g. sample 1.5 kg and trade item information =1500 gram gives the status OK.
Integers and decimals followed by zero(s) are not equated, i.e. sample=300 gram and trade item information=300.00 gram gives the status Action required and vice versa.
Rounded values are not equated, e.g. sample=300.5 gram is not considered to correspond with trade item information 300= gram, and gives the status Action required.
If the sample has two net contents stated on the packaging (e.g. weight in grams and volume in milliliters) it is verified that at least one of the two quantities is specified in the trade item information.
If price comparison measurement is not specified, the status is Action required, with exception for (Swedish Consumer Agency Price Info Guide – 2012): products containing less than 50 g or 50 ml, packages containing several different items, and for products sold mainly for their cosmetic properties.
For variable weight items all reasonable values, e.g. item information = 300g and item sample = 345g gives the status OK. An obviously unreasonable value, e.g. trade item information = 300g if the sample is a ham weighing approximately 3000g, the status is Action required.

Rule 735531 Measurement (T3780) for Price comparison measurement (T0147)

Rule	Rule refers to
Measurement unit (T3780) in the trade item information connected to Price comparison measurement (T0147) should correspond with the measurement unit on the sample.

How the verification is done:

If there is a content stated on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces), it is verfied that it is the same unit specified for T3780 connected to T0147 in the trade item information.
If there is no value printed on the sample in any of the approved units (grams, milliliters, millimeters, square meters, cubic meters, pieces) it is verified that the measurement unit for the net content in the trade item information isn’t clearly different from the samples actual content (e.g. content “1 cubic meter” on a box of matches).

Rule 735901 Price comparison content type (T0145)

Rule	Rule refers to
Price comparison content type (T0145) in the trade item information connected to Price comparison measurement (T0147) and Measurement for Price comparison measurement (T3780) should correspond with the measurement unit on the sample and be the correct type of base for calculation.

How the verification is done:

Verification that Price comparison content type (T0145) corresponds with Measurement for Price comparison measurement (T3780). For example, if measurement unit = gram, it should not be stated per liter or wash in Price comparison content type (T0145).
For some trade items, there are special instructions about which base for calculation should be used (Swedish Consumer Agency Price Info Guide – 2012). If the wrong type of base for calculation is specified for Price comparison content type (T0145) the status will be Action required. The following calculation bases should be used:
1. For products sold in multi-unit packages that are consumed individually, the comparative price is calculated in the same unit of measurement as for the individual product.
2. For products on rolls, reels, spools and such, the comparison price is calculated per meter. For soft paper, the comparison price is calculated per kilogram, excluding the weight of the sleeve.
3. For materials that cover a surface, the comparison price is calculated per square meter. For wallpaper with paper-type quality, the price is per roll and for paint per liter.
4. For products with recommended dosage, e.g. detergents, the comparison price is calculated per recommended dose according to the normal dosage of the product.
5. For products to be diluted with liquid, the comparison price is calculated per quantity of consumable product or standard solution.
If Price comparison content type is not specified, the status is set to Action required, with the exception of (Swedish Consumer Agency Price Info Guide – 2012): products containing less than 50 g or 50 ml, packages containing several different items, and for products sold mainly for their cosmetic properties.

2.3 Marks

Rule 735700 Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777)

Rule	Rule refers to
If there is an accredited marking stated on the sample the value specified for Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777) in the trade item information should correspond with the sample. If there is no marking on the sample, there shouldn´t be a value specified for Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

Visuall verification if there are one or more markings on the sample which are included in the code list Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777). Accredited markings used in Sweden are quality assured, excluding Global Gap, IP Class and ProTerra non GMO.
If the packaging is assessed to have Packaging marked label accreditation, it is verified that there is a code value specified for T3777 in the trade item information.
If there is a marking on the sample, it is verified that the correct code value is selected in the trade item information.
1. Exception: If the sample is marked with an FSC-marking referring only to the packaging material, Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777) does not need to be specified in the trade item information.
If there is more than one marking, it is verified that all the code values are specified correctly in the trade item information.
Verification that no code value has been selected for Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777) in the trade item information that is not on the sample.
For a marking to be considered as being on the sample, it must have exactly the same design as specified by the issuing party.

Examples of accredited marking:

Rule 736001 Is diet type marked on package (T4312)

Rule	Rule refers to
If diet type claim is marked on the sample the value for Is diet type marked on package (T4312) shall have value Yes/True in the trade item information. If the claim is not marked on the sample the value for Is diet type marked on package (T4312) shall have value No/False.

How the verification is done:

Verification that a sample marked with a diet claim has the value yes/true in Is diet type marked on package (T4312) in the trade item information. Status Action required is given if the mark is missing on the sample.
If the sample is not marked with a claim stated in trade item information, the value in Is diet type marked on package (T4312) shall have value No/False. Status Action required is given if there is a mark on the sample.

Rule 736002 Diet type code (T4066)

Rule	Rule refers to
If Diet type is stated on the product sample, the code value entered in Diet type code (T4066) in the trade item information must correspond to the product sample.

How the verification is done:

Visual verification if there are any markings on the sample that are in the code list T4066 Diet type code.
If the sample has a diet type marking, it is verified that the code value in T4066 in the trade item information is correct.
If there is more than one marking, verify that all code values are specified correctly in the trade item information.
If the sample has no diet claim, but there is a value in T4066 in the trade item information, it is verified that Is diet type marked on package (T4312) is No/False and status is set to N/A. If Is diet type marked on package (T4312) has value Yes/True the status is set to Action required.
Verification of conformity between the sample and the code value as follows:

Filled code value	Precise specifcation on the sample (specifications in a foreign language is accepted only if the spelling differs slightly from Swedish, for example. Tea/Tea, Tomato/Tomat)
Halal	Symbol with Halal gives status OK.
Kosher	The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
Nutrional supplements	The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value (for example, if the code value is used on a box of matches that is not labeled), in other case the status is N/A.
Mothers milk substitute/Infant formula	”Modersmjölksersättning”, ”Produkten är godkänd som modersmjölksersättning” or similar phrases containing the word “modersmjölksersättning” gives status OK.
Vegan	”Vegan”, “Produkten är vegansk”, ”Product is vegan” or similar phrases or symbol containing the word vegan gives status OK.
Vegetarian	“Vegetarisk”, ”Vegetarian”, “Produkten är vegetarisk”, ”Product is vegetarian” or similar phrase or symbol containing the word vegetarian gives status OK.
Without Beef	The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value (for example, if the code value is used on an item that is not food), in other case the status is N/A.
Without pork	The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value (for example, if the code value is used on an item that is not food), in other case the status is N/A.

Rule 736003 Is claim marked on package (T4357) ^{Update 2023-05-22}

Rule	Rule refers to
If nutritional claim is marked on the sample the value in Is claim marked on package (T4357) in trade item information shall be Yes/True. If nutritional claim is not marked on the sample the value in Is claim marked on package (T4357) shall be No/False.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with e.g. a “Free from”-claim it is verified that Is claim marked on package (T4357) in trade item information is Yes/True. If there is no claim on the sample the status is Action required.
If the sample is not marked with a claim it is verified that Is claim marked on package (T4357) in trade item information is No/False. If there is a claim on sample the status is Action required.

Rule 736004 Nutritional claim type code (T4358) ^{Update 2023-05-22}

Rule	Rule refers to
Nutritional claim type code (T4358) in trade item information connected to Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359) shall conform to the marking on the sample.

How the verification is done:

If there is a claim on the sample it shall correspond to value in Nutritional claim type code (T4358) in trade item information, according to guidelines in code list in Rule 736004 Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359)
If the sample has no claim and Is claim marked on package (T4357) is No/False the status is N/A.

Rule 736005 Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359) ^{Update 2023-05-22}

Rule	Rule refers to
If Nutritional claim is marked on the sample, the value in Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359) in trade item information shall correspond with sample. If there is no claim on sample and Is claim marked on package (T4357) is Yes/True, then Nutritional Claim nutrient element code shall have no value.

“Fri från” statements on products for the Swedish market are linked to regulations, limit values and an obligation to report to the Swedish Food Safety Authority (except for the two code values regarding healthcare items). The regulations for what can be labelled “Fri från” constitute sections 14-16§§ of the Swedish Food Safety Authority´s regulations (LIVSFS 2014: 4) on food information (see www.livsmedelsverket.se).

The Quality Assurance does not check whether “Fri från” marking on a sample is relevant or meets the criteria set by the Swedish Food Safety Authority. But, if any “Fri från” code is specified in the trade item information, there should be a corresponding marking on the sample and vice versa. Since the Swedish regulations for “Fri från” labelling of food may differ from other countries, a label with the words “Free from” is not considered to be equal to “Fri från” The product must be marked with the Swedish label “Fri från” to be considered matching with the code value in T4359.

How the verification is done:

Visual verification if there are any markings on the sample that are included in the code list for Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359).
If packaging has claim, it is verfied that value in Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359) in trade item information corresponds with sample.
If there is more than one marking, it is verified that all the code values are specified correctly in the trade item information.
Verification that no value is stated in Nutritional Claim nutrient element code (T4359) in trade item information that does not correspond to sample if Is claim marked on package (T4357) has value Yes/True.
If Is claim marked on package (T4357) has value No/False and no claim is marked on sample the status is N/A.
Verification of conformity between the sample and code value as follows:

Nutritional claim type code	Nutritional claim nutrient element code	Status
BPA	Free from Contains	”Fri från BPA”, ”BPA fritt”, ”Free from BPA”, ”BPA free”, or similar phrases gives status OK. The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
Phenylalanine	Low, Free from, contains	”Fenylalaninfattig”, ”Lågt innehåll av fenylalanin”, “Low on Phenylalanine” or similar phrases indicating low doses of Phenylalanine gives status OK. The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
Fish	Free from	”Fri från fisk” or a similar phrase containing the words fri(tt) and fisk, gives status OK. However eg “Free from fish” in English gives the status Action required if the code value is specified.
Gluten	Free from	”Glutenfri(tt)” ”Fri från gluten” gives the status OK. However, “Gluten free”, “Free from gluten” in English, ”innehåller inte gluten”, ”naturligt fri från gluten” gives the status Action required if the code value is specified.
Peanuts	Free from	”Fri från jordnötter” ”Jordnötfri(tt)” or a similar phrase containing the words fri(tt) and jordnöt, gives the status OK. However eg “Nut free” in English gives the status Action required.
Lactose	Free from Reduced, Low, Very low	”Fri från laktos” ”Laktosfri(tt)” or similar phrase containing the words fri(tt) and laktos, gives the status OK. . However, ”Free from lactose” in English, ”Låglaktos” or ”Laktosreducerad” gives the status Action required. ”Laktosreducerad”, “Låglaktos” or inflection thereof gives the status OK. However eg “Laktosfri” or “Low lactose” in English gives the status Action required.
Latex	Free from Contains	”Fri från latex” ”Latexfri(tt)” ”Free from latex” or similar phrases indicating that the product is free from latex all give the status OK. The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
Milk	Free from	”Fri från mjölk” ”Mjölkfri(tt)” or similar phrase containing the words fri(tt) and mjölk, gives the status OK. However eg “Free from milk/dairy” in English gives the status Action required.
Fragrance	Free from Contains	”Fri från parfym”, ”Parfymfritt”, ”Oparfymerad”, ”Free from perfume”, “Free from fragrance”, “Fragrance-free”, ”Perfume-free”, ”no perfume”, “no fragrance”, ”Ingen parfym”, ”Doftfri” or similar phrase gives the status OK. The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
PVC with and without phthalates (health care)	Free from Contains	”Fri från PVC”, ”PVC-fri(tt)”, ”Free from PVC”, ”Polyvinylklorid-fri” or similar phrases indicating that the product is free from PVC all give the status OK. The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
Soya	Free from	”Sojafri(tt)”, ”Fri från soja” or similar phrase containing the words fri(tt) and soja gives the status OK. However eg “Free from soya” in English gives the status Action required.
Sugars	Low Reduced. Very low, contains	”Låg sockerhalt” gives status OK. However ”Low sugar” and ”sugar free” gives status Action required. The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
Sweeteners	Contains	The status will be Action required for an obviously incorrect code value, in other case the status is N/A.
Eggs	Free from	”Fri från ägg” “Äggfri” or similar phrase containing the words fri(tt) and ägg, gives status OK. However eg “Free from egg” in English gives the status Action required if the code value is specified.
Legume/Pea protein	Free from	“Fri från baljväxtprotein”, “Fri från ärtprotein” ”Ärtproteinfri(tt)” or similar phrase containing the words fri(tt) and baljväxtprotein or ärtprotein (ärta), gives the status OK. However eg “Free from legume protein” and “Free from pea” in English gives the status Action required.

Rule 735552 Packing function (T4124)

Rule	Rule refers to
If the sample is marked that it is packed in a modified atmosphere the code value MODIFIED_ATMOSPHERE should be specified for Packaging function (T4124) in the trade item information and vice versa, i.e. if the sample is not marked that it is packed in a modified atmosphere the code value should not be specified for Packaging function (T4124) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with the words ”förpackad i en skyddande atmosfär”, it is verified that the code value MODIFIED_ATMOSPHERE is specified for T4124.
If the sample is not marked with the words ”förpackad i en skyddande atmosfär”, it is verified that the code value MODIFIED_ATMOSPHERE isn´t specified for T4124.
If a code value other than MODIFIED_ATMOSPHERE is specified in the trade item information, the status will be N/A (not applicable).

Rule 735533 Returnable package deposit identification (T0148)

Rule	Rule refers to
If a code has been specified for Returnable package deposit identification (T0148) in the trade item information it should correspond with the deposit symbol on the sample and vice versa, i.e. if the sample has a deposit symbol the same code value must be specified in Returnable package deposit identification (T0148).

How the verification is done:

Visuall verification if the packaging is marked with a deposit symbol or if the package is a known returnable package.
If the packaging is assessed to have deposit identification, it is verified that there is a code value specified for T0148 in the trade item information.
If the packaging is assessed to have deposit identification, it is verified that the right code value is selected in the trade item information.
It is verified that no code value has been selected for Returnable package deposit identification (T0148) in the trade item information that is not on the sample. If the sample has no deposit but a code value is specified for T0148 the status is Action required.

2.4 Storage

Maximum and minimum storage temperature indicates how the product should be stored and kept. The information is for warehouse, distribution and stores, the information is not addressed to consumers. If you want to specify the temperature printed on the consumer item, use the attribute T3775 Consumer Storage Instructions in the trade item information.

Rule 735701 Maximum temperature (T3796)

Rule	Rule refers to
If the trade item is an orderable unit and the sample is marked with a maximum storage temperature, the specified value for Maximum temperature (T3796) in the trade item information should correspond with the sample.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with a maximum storage temperature, it is verified that there is a specified value for T3796 in the trade item information.
If the sample is marked with a maximum storage temperature and there is a specified value for T3796 in the trade item information, it is verified that it matches the value on the sample.
Integers are not equated with a decimal point followed by zero(s), i.e. sample = 18.0 and trade item information = 18 gives Action required, and vice versa.
If the specified value in the trade item information has higher accuracy than what is printed on the sample, e.g.18 degrees on the sample but 18.4 degrees in the trade item information they are not corresponding which gives the status Action required.
Rounded degrees in the trade item information, are equated since the Guidelines for Trade Item information recommends integers. E.g. 18.4 on the sample and 18 in the trade item information gives the status OK. For half degrees on the sample e.g. 18.5 both a value rounded up and down is accepted, i.e. both 18 and 19 in the trade item information give the status OK.
If the sample is not marked with a storage temperature but there is a specified value in the trade item information the status will be N/A (cannot be verified).

Rule 735703 Minimum temperature (T3797)

Rule	Rule refers to
If the trade item is an orderable unit and the sample is marked with a minimum storage temperature, the specified value for Minimum temperature (T3797) in the trade item information should correspond with the sample.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with a minimum storage temperature, it is verified that there is a specified value for T3797 in the trade item information.
If the sample is marked with a minimum storage temperature and there is a specified value for T3797 in the trade item information, it is verified that it matches the value on the sample.
Integers are not equated with a decimal point followed by zero(s), i.e. sample = 18.0 and trade item information = 18 gives Action required, and vice versa.
If the specified value in the trade item information has higher accuracy than what is printed on the sample, e.g.18 degrees on the sample but 18.4 degrees in the trade item information they are not corresponding which gives the status Action required.
Rounded degrees in the trade item information, are equated since the Guidelines for Trade Item information recommend integers. E.g. 18.4 on the sample and 18 in the trade item information gives the status OK. For half degrees on the sample e.g. 18.5 both a value rounded up and down is accepted, i.e. both 18 and 19 in the trade item information give the status OK.
If the sample is not marked with a storage temperature but there is a specified value in the trade item information the status will be N/A (cannot be verified).

Rule 735902 Temperature qualifier code (T3822)

Rule	Rule refers to
If the trade item is an orderable unit and the sample is marked with storage temperature T3796 and/or T3797, the code value STORAGE_HANDLING should be specified for Temperature qualifier code (T3822).

How the verification is done:

If minimum and/or maximum storage temperature is specified in the trade item information, it is verified that the code value STORAGE_HANDLING is chosen for T3822.
If the sample is not marked with a storage temperature but there is a specified value in the trade item information the status will be N/A (cannot be verified).

2.5 Packaging hierarchy

Rule 735501 Quantity of next lower level trade item (T3361)

Rule	Rule refers to
Quantity of next lower level trade item (T3361) specified in the trade item information should be the same number of next lower level trade items as in the sample.

How the verification is done:

The specified quantity of next lower level trade item that is printed or written on the outer packaging or its label must correspond exactly with the amount specified in T3361 in the trade item information.

Rule 735521 Child trade item, GTIN (T2045)

Rule	Rule refers to
Child trade item, GTIN (T2045) in the trade item information should correspond to the child trade item specified on the sample.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with child trade item GTIN, a comparison is made between the GTIN that is printed or written on the outer packaging or its label and the GTIN specified in T2045 and they must correspond exactly.
If there is no indication on the label, Child trade item, GTIN cannot be verified, and the status will be N/A.

2.6 Food and beverage information

Rule 735004 Ingredient statement (T4088)

Rule	Rule refers to
If there is an ingredient statement on the sample, the exact same text should be specified for Ingredient statement (T4088) in the trade item information.

The list of ingredients on food and beverages is important information for buyers and consumers. The digital ingredient statement in the trade item information is often used on product pages on websites and in e-commerce. It is therefore critical that the digital information corresponds exactly to the physical package.
In Quality Assurance, we are careful about compliance and check letter by letter. We do this because we know that even small mistakes can lead to big consequences.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with an ingredient statement, it is verified that it is specified in Ingredient statement (T4088) in the trade item information. If ingredient statement is not specified in the trade item information the status will be Action required.
If the sample is missing an ingredient statement and ingredient statement is not specified in the trade item information the status will be OK. No assessment is made as to whether the product should be labelled with ingredients.
If the sample has no ingredient statement but there is one specified in the trade item information the status will be N/A.
1. Exception: if there are obviously incorrect ingredients specified in the trade item information, the status will be Action required. For example: “Ingredients: Coffee Beans (100%)” in the trade item information for a sample containing eggs gives the status Action required.
Consistency between sample and trade item information is checked letter by letter and in case of discrepancy on one or more letters, the status will be Action required, for example:
1. ”apelsinjuice” on the sample and ”apelsinjos” or ”färskpressad apelsinjuice” or ”apelsin juice” or ”apeslinjuice” in the trade item information, will all give the status Action required.
2. Exception: If there is an obvious misspelling on the sample (which does not change the meaning of the word), but correct spelling is specified in the trade item information, a recommendation to adjust the value will be given. For example, “orange juic” on the sample but “orange juice” in the trade item information. On the contrary, a misspelling in the trade item information (but correct spelling on the sample) gives status Action required. Incorrectly spelled words on both sample and information give status OK since they are in accordance.
Commas, hyphens, brackets and spaces are checked in the cases where they affect the meaning of the ingredient statement, for example:
1. ”tomatsås (tomat, salt, vitlök)” and ”tomatsås, tomat, salt, vitlök” give the status Action required.
2. “tomatsås (tomat, salt, vitlök)” and ”tomatsås (tomat, salt, vitlök))” give the status OK.
3. ”tomater (20%), salt” and ”tomater 20%, salt” give the status OK.
A word marked on the sample (e.g. bold, underlined, capitalized or italicized) that refers to an allergen in the ingredient statement should be equal to the capital letters in the trade item information. The same words or parts of words marked on the sample must be marked in capitals in the trade item information, for example:
1. ”VETEMJÖL” and ”VETEmjöl” gives the status Action required.
2. Sample=”vetemjöl” and trade item information =”VETEMJÖL” gives the status OK.
An allergen that is neither marked in the ingredient statement on the sample nor in the trade item information will result in a recommendation to review the labelling.
If it is indicated anywhere on the sample that the product ”kan innehålla spår av x” (where x may be an allergen or not), this text must also be specified for T4088 in the trade item information, regardless of whether the “trace of” statement is placed in direct connection to the ingredient statement on the sample or not. The absence of the “trace of” text in the trade item information will give the status Action required. The statement in the trade information is verified according to 4.-6.
If the ingredient statement on the sample is specified with mixed languages such as Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, it is verified that all languages are specified in the trade item information. If only Swedish is specified in the trade item information, the status will be Action required.
If ingredient statements in different languages are listed separately on the sample e.g. first in Swedish and then in French, it is verified that only the Swedish ingredient statement is specified in the trade item information. If more languages than Swedish are specified in the trade item information, the status will be Action required.
If any of the following is stated on the sample, in or directly after the ingredient statement, the status will be OK whether it is specified in the trade item information or not. However, if it is specified in the trade item information, it must correspond exactly with the sample.
1. The word “Ingrediens(er)” to mark the start of the list
2. Country of origin
3. Catch zone for fish
4. Relationship between collagen and meat protein, specification of meat or fat content
Text that is not a listing of ingredients but is placed in direct connection with the ingredient statement and which may be considered as part of it, can be specified in the trade item information and is given the status OK, if it meets the criteria in 4-5. Examples of what can be considered as part of the ingredient statement are:
1. Mineral content of carbonated water
2. Explanatory text on accredited marking with reference to ingredients
3. How many percent of different ingredients the product contains
4. Innehåller Y – personer som lider av högt blodtryck bör undvika överdriven konsumtion
5. Innehåller Z – rekommenderas inte för gravida kvinnor.
6. Äkta alspånsrökt.
7. Rökt med rökarom av lönn och ek.
8. För allergener, se fetstil.
9. Innehåller en fenylalaninkälla.
10. Propellant: xxxxxxx
11. SVENSKT MJÖL100% mjöl från svenskodlat spannmål malt i egen kvarn.
12. Potatismjöl är tillsatt för bibehållen finfördelning.
13. Ingrediensernas procentfördelning kan variera.
14. Kraftigt saltad
  
  However, if such text is not specified in trade item information, the status will still be OK (assuming everything else is OK).
If any word in the ingredient statement is marked with asterisk (*) and the asterisk is also written in the trade item information, the accompanying explanation must also be written in the trade item information and they must correspond exactly. If both the asterisk and the explanation are omitted from the trade item information, the status will also be OK.
Text other than that described in points 11 to 13. may not be specified in the trade item information even if it is printed in direct connection to the ingredient statement on the sample. Example: The following text in the trade information: “Ingredients: tomato, salt, garlic. Our tasty sauce contains nothing more than this!” the status will be Action required even though it corresponds with the sample since the sentence “Our tasty sauce … ” is not part of the ingredient statement.
If there is text specified in the trade item information, which is partially or totally absent on the sample, the status will be Action required. If the text on the sample is partially or totally unreadable, it is assessed as if the text is missing and the status will be Action required, if it is specified in the trade item information.
If it is stated on the sample that the product has high caffeine content, eg. “High caffeine content. Not recommended for children and pregnant or breastfeeding women” followed by the caffeine content in milligrams per 100 milliliters in parentheses, this text should also be specified for T4088 in the trade item information regardless of whether the “high caffeine content” text is printed in direct connection to the ingredient list on the sample or not. If the “high caffeine content” text is not specified in the trade item information the status is Action required. The text in the trade item information is checked for conformity according to points 4 to 6.
If the food consists of several different components (see GS1 Trade Item Information Guideline, section “Application instructions for components”), each ingredient list must be completed separately under the respective component description. If all ingredient lists are specified at base level in T4088, the status will be Action required.
If the ingredient statement is written in capital letters on the sample, it can be written either in capitals or lowercase letters in the trade item information since capital versus lowercase letters are not checked, other than for allergens. If there is an allergen in the ingredient statement and the complete statement is written with uppercase letters in the trade item information, the status will be Action required with reference to the fact that selected allergens are not distinguishable in the trade item information.

Rule 735101 Allergen type (T4078)

Rule	Rule refers to
For all allergens (or products thereof) stated on the sample, either in the ingredient statement, product name or in a “Trace of”-statement, the matching code value should be selected for Allergen type (T4078) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with one or more allergens, verify that all allergens are specified with the correct code value (i.e. the code value used in Sweden according to code list Allergen Type (T4078) in the trade item information.
If the sample is not marked with allergens, it is verified that there is nothing specified for Allergen Type (T4078) in the trade item information. If code values not used in Sweden have been entered, they are not checked and the status will be N/A.
Examples of non-allergenic ingredients are wheat grass and refined soybean oil (if it is stated that it is refined) and the status will be OK if they are not marked.
If the code value for Free from gluten is specified for Packaging marked free from (T4031) in the trade item information, the code value Cereal containing gluten should not be specified for Allergen Type (T4078) and gives the status OK even if there is a marked ingredient in the ingredient statement (e.g. WHEAT starch) which would normally motivate an allergen code.

Rule 735014 Level of containment (T4079) (T4079) for allergen type (T4078)

Rule	Rule refers to
For each allergen specified in Allergen type (T4078) in the trade item information, Level of containment (T4079) should be specified and correspond with the sample.

How the verification is done:

The content level of each allergen in the trade item information is compared to what is stated on the sample.
If code value “Contains” is specified, the allergen should be listed in the ingredient statement or otherwise stated that the food contains the allergen, e.g. in the description.
If the code value “Can contain” is specified, there should be corresponding text on the sample e.g. “trace off”, “may contain traces of …”. If such text is missing on the sample, the status will be Action required.

Rule 735005 Preparation state (T4069)

Rule	Rule refers to
Preparation state (T4069) in the trade item information should correspond with the specified value on the sample for the Nutritional values.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with a nutritional table, verify that the right code value is selected.
1. For products that are “ready” when sold (e.g. sausage, bread, milk, pizza, potatoes) the nutrition table usually refers to “Unprepared” products, and this should be selected for Preparation State (T4069) in the trade item information.
2. For products that are to be mixed with fluid or otherwise prepared prior to consumption, the nutritional table usually refers to “Prepared” product and this should be selected for Preparation State (T4069) in the trade item information.
If the sample is marked with more than one nutritional table and with different preparation states, verify that the correct preparation state is specified for the correct nutritional table in the trade item information, e.g.
1. Mashed potato powder: for the powder´s nutritional values the code value “Unprepared” is specified, while the nutritional values for the ready mashed potatoes are specified with “Prepared”.
2. Mixed juice: the nutritional values of the undiluted juice are marked with the code value “Unprepared”, while the nutritional values of the diluted juice are marked with “Prepared”.

Rule 735006 Daily value intake reference (T4070)

Rule	Rule refers to
If there is a daily value intake (e.g. “of daily reference intake”) for Nutritional values stated on the sample, the exact same text should be specified for Daily value intake reference (T4070) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with daily value intake reference and there is a value specified for Daily value intake reference (T4070) in the trade item information, it is verified that they correspond, letter by letter. Example: “DRI” on the sample is not in accordance with “RDI” or “RI” in the trade item information and the status will be Action required.
Correspondence applies to punctuation marks and spaces if they affect the wording, e.g. “Daily reference intake” and “Daily reference-intake” give the status Action required, but double spacing gives the status OK.
Exceptions to points 1 and 2:
1. Asterisks marked on the sample do not need to be included in the trade item information, e.g. “*of DRI” on the sample gives the status OK for both “*of DRI” and “of DRI”.
2. If there is an explanation for an abbreviation on the sample e.g. “*of DRI (Daily Reference Intake)” the status will be OK for the entire string of text but also for “of DRI” or “DRI”.
3. If the intake recommendation is stated on the sample with multiple languages (e.g. Dagligt referensintag/Daily reference intake), verify that the entire text or alternatively the Swedish part of the text is corresponding with the trade item information.
It is not verified if upper and lower case letters correspond, e.g. “Daily reference intake” and “daily reference intake” both give the status OK. If the value in the trade item information appears to be obviously incorrect in terms of the upper case/lower case letters, a recommendation will be given to adjust the entered value, e.g. “Daily reference intake” and “DaiLY REFERENCE INTAKE”.
If there is no intake recommendation stated on the sample, but there is a value specified for Daily value intake reference (T4070) in the trade item information, the status will be Action required, since it´s not corresponding.

Rule 735102 Nutrient basis quantity (T3824)

Rule	Rule refers to
If Nutrient basis quantity is stated on the sample a corresponding value should be specified for Nutrient basis quantity (T3824) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

It is verified that the base quantity of each nutritional table stated on the sample and in the information has the correct value specified in the trade item information. If the nutrient base quantity is “per 100g” on the sample the value “100” should be specified.
If the nutrient base quantity on the sample is specified in grams or millilitres, the specified value in the trade item information must match digit to digit. Rounding or extra decimals are not considered to be corresponding. For example: “per portion (372 g)” on the sample and “370” or “372.0” in the trade item information will give the status Action required.
If the nutrient base quantity on the sample is specified in a measurement unit other than gram or millilitre, they should be correctly converted to grams or millilitres in the trade item information. For example: “per can (33 cl)” should be matched by “330” in the trade item information. Specified value ”33” or ”33,0” or ”330.0” will give the status Action required.
If there is a value specified in the trade item information, but nothing is stated on the sample the status will be N/A.

Rule 735008 Measurement unit (T3780) for nutrient basis quantity (T3824)

Rule	Rule refers to
Measurement unit for nutrient basis quantity on the sample should correspond with a specified value for Measurement unit (T3780) connected to Nutrient basis quantity (T3824) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

It is verified that the base quantity of each nutritional table stated on the sample has the correct measurement unit specified in the trade item information. If the nutrient base quantity is “per 100g” on the sample, measurement unit “GRM” (gram) should be selected.
If the nutrient base quantity on the sample is specified in a measurement unit other than gram or millilitre, they should be correctly converted to grams or millilitres in the trade item information. For example: “per can (33 cl)” should be matched by “MLT” in the trade item information.

Rule 735009 Nutrient type (T4073)

Rule	Rule refers to
If there is a certain nutrient stated on the sample the matching code value should be specified for Nutrient type (T4073) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

It is verified that each nutrient type that is stated on the sample has a corresponding code value specified in the trade item information. Even if a nutrient type on the sample has the value zero (or empty) it should be specified in the trade item information with the value zero.
It is verified that all code values that are specified in the trade item information in a certain nutritional table also is stated on the sample. If there are more nutrient types in the trade item information or even more nutritional tables then on the sample the status will be N/A (cannot be verified).
If there is more than one nutritional table on the sample but only one specified in the trade item information the status will be ok provided the trade item information is correct.
It is verified that the correct code value is selected for each nutrient type on the sample. Some code values are similar, examples of such nutrients are:
1. “Salt” on the sample corresponds to the code value SALTEQ (not NACL or other).
2. Folsyra and folat on sample:
  1. Folsyra in trade item information and folsyra on sample gives status OK
  2. Folsyra in trade item information and folat (or nothing) on sample gives status N/A (cannot be verified)
  3. Nothing in trade item information and folat on sample gives status OK
3. Tiamin and B1 on sample:
  1. Tiamin in trade item information and Tiamin on sample gives status OK
  2. Tiamin in trade item information and B1 (or nothing) on sample gives status N/A (cannot be verified)
  3. Nothing in trade item information and B1 on sample gives status OK
4. Riboflavin and B2 on sample:
  1. Riboflavin in trade item information and Riboflavin on sample gives status OK
  2. Riboflavin in trade item information and B2 (or nothing) on sample gives status N/A (cannot be verified)
  3. Nothing in trade item information and B2 on sample gives status OK

Rule 735010 Quantity contained (T4074)

	Rule refers to
If there is a certain nutrient quantity stated on the sample the exact same value should be specified for Quantity contained (T4074) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

It is verified that each nutrient quantity stated on the sample has a corresponding value specified in the trade item information. Even if a nutrient type on the sample has the value zero (or empty) it should be specified in the trade item information with the value zero.
It is verified that all nutrient quantities that are specified in the trade item information in a certain nutritional table also is stated on the sample. If there are more nutrient types in the trade item information or even more nutritional tables than on the sample the status will be N/A (cannot be verified).
Nutrient quantity in the trade item information should correspond digit to digit compared to the sample (no rounding) and the same accuracy must be used in both places, e.g. “372” on the item sample does not match “370” or “372.0” in the trade item information and gives the status Action required. Also, the contrary, i.e. a higher accuracy on the sample (e.g. 14.0) than in the trade item information (e.g. 14) gives the status Action required.
To mark decimals, always use decimal point in the trade item information. The decimal point can match a decimal comma on the sample, e.g. “14.0” and “14,0” correspond and the status will be OK.
If the nutrient quantity stated on the sample for Energy kJ is less than Energy kcal (but consistent with the trade item information), a recommendation to review the sample´s labelling will be given. If the sample is incorrect but the values in the trade item information are reversed (and probably “correct”), the status will be Action required due to not in accordance with sample.
The nutrients Carbohydrate, Fat, Of which monounsaturated fat, Of which polyunsaturated fat, Of which saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Salt, Of which polyols, Protein, Corresponding salt, Of which starch or Of which sugar are normally specified in grams (both on the sample and in the trade item information). If any other unit of measurement is stated, it is assessed as followed:
1. Sample 775 milligram and trade item information 775 milligram gives the status OK
2. Sample 775 milligram and trade item information 0,775 gram gives the status OK
3. Sample 0,775 gram and trade item information 0,775 gram gives the status OK
4. Sample 0,775 gram and trade item information 775 milligram gives the status Action required

Rule 735011 Measurement unit (T3780) for quantity contained (T4074)

Rule	Rule refers to
The measurement unit for nutrient quantity that is stated on the sample should have the corresponding code value specified for Measurement unit (T3780) connected to Quantity contained (T4074) in the trade item information.

How the verification is done:

It is verified that each nutrient quantity stated on the sample has the corresponding measurement unit specified in the trade item information. Even if a nutrient type on the sample has the quantity zero (or empty), it should be specified in the trade item information with the value zero and the correct measurement unit.
It is verified that all nutritional quantities specified in the trade item information for a certain nutritional table also are stated on the sample. If there are more nutrient types in the trade item information or even more nutritional tables than on the sample the status will be N/A (cannot be verified).
In some cases, there is no measurement unit stated in direct relation to the nutrient quantity on the sample, as “14 g”. The measurement unit will then be read from the header, table head or such. For example: The heading “Nutritional values” g/100g “is stated on the sample and unit GRM (gram) in the trade item information gives the status OK, even though it only states 14 in the table on the sample
The nutrients Carbohydrate, Fat, Of which monounsaturated fat, Of which polyunsaturated fat, Of which saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Salt, Of which polyols, Protein, Corresponding salt, Of which starch or Of which sugar are normally specified in grams (both on the sample and in the trade item information). If any other unit of measurement is stated, it is assessed as followed:
1. Sample 775 milligram and trade item information 775 milligram gives the status OK
2. Sample 775 milligram and trade item information 0,775 gram gives the status OK
3. Sample 0,775 gram and trade item information 0,775 gram gives the status OK
4. Sample 0,775 gram and trade item information 775 milligram gives the status Action required

Rule 735016 Measurement precision (T4075) for quantity contained (T4074)

Rule	Rule refers to
The specified Measurement precision (T4075) for Quantity contained (T4074) in the trade item information should correspond with the marking on the sample for each nutrient value.

How the verification is done:

If there is a specification on the sample in connection with a nutrient quantity, e.g. “<” or “less then” the code value (LESS_THAN) should be selected in the trade item information.
If specification according to 1. is missing from the sample the code value (APPROXIMATELY) should be selected in the trade item information.

Rule 735012 Daily value intake percent (T4076)

Rule	Rule refers to
If Daily value intake is stated on the sample a corresponding value should be specified for Daily value intake percent (T4076) in the trade item information.


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1. Introduction

1.1 Symbols

2. Quality assurance rules for Product information

2.1 Trade Item Identities

Rule 735513 Trade item, GTIN (T0154)

Rule 735502 Functional name (T0018)

Rule 735542 Brand (T0143)

Rule 735511 Descriptive size (T4360) Updated 2023-05-22

2.2 Packaging content

Rule 735506 Trade item gross weight (T4020)

Rule 735509 Net content (T0082)

Rule 735530 Measurement unit (T3780) for Net contents (T0082)

Rule 735522 Price comparison measurement (T0147)

Rule 735531 Measurement (T3780) for Price comparison measurement (T0147)

Rule 735901 Price comparison content type (T0145)

2.3 Marks

Rule 735700 Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777)

Rule 736001 Is diet type marked on package (T4312)

Rule 736002 Diet type code (T4066)

Rule 736003 Is claim marked on package (T4357) Update 2023-05-22

Rule 736004 Nutritional claim type code (T4358) Update 2023-05-22

Rule 736005 Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359) Update 2023-05-22

Rule 735552 Packing function (T4124)

Rule 735533 Returnable package deposit identification (T0148)

2.4 Storage

Rule 735701 Maximum temperature (T3796)

Rule 735703 Minimum temperature (T3797)

Rule 735902 Temperature qualifier code (T3822)

2.5 Packaging hierarchy

Rule 735501 Quantity of next lower level trade item (T3361)

Rule 735521 Child trade item, GTIN (T2045)

2.6 Food and beverage information

Rule 735004 Ingredient statement (T4088)

Rule 735101 Allergen type (T4078)

Rule 735014 Level of containment (T4079) (T4079) for allergen type (T4078)

Rule 735005 Preparation state (T4069)

Rule 735006 Daily value intake reference (T4070)

Rule 735102 Nutrient basis quantity (T3824)

Rule 735008 Measurement unit (T3780) for nutrient basis quantity (T3824)

Rule 735009 Nutrient type (T4073)

Rule 735010 Quantity contained (T4074)

Rule 735011 Measurement unit (T3780) for quantity contained (T4074)

Rule 735016 Measurement precision (T4075) for quantity contained (T4074)

Rule 735012 Daily value intake percent (T4076)

Rule 735511 Descriptive size (T4360) ^{Updated 2023-05-22}

Rule 736003 Is claim marked on package (T4357) ^{Update 2023-05-22}

Rule 736004 Nutritional claim type code (T4358) ^{Update 2023-05-22}

Rule 736005 Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359) ^{Update 2023-05-22}