Quality assurance rules for Trade Item Information and Barcode Quality

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Version history

Version	Modifying	Owner	Date
3.1	736029 – New rule 736030 – New rule 736031 – New rule 736032 – New rule 736033 – New rule 735502 – New rule 736035 – New rule 735009 – Updated	C.Brander	2025-11-15
3.0	735510 – Updated	C. Brander	2025-09-01
2.9	735502 – Removed (Functional name, T0018) 735501 – Updated 735521 – Updated	C. Brander	2025-06-30
2.8	736005 – Updated 735604 – Updated 735502 – Updated	C. Brander	2024-11-18
2.6	736009 – New rule 736010 – New rule 736007 – New rule 736008 – New rule 735004 – Addition 735009 – Addition	C. Brander	2024-03-06
2.5	735502 – Changed name	C. Brander	2023-11-20
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

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
If the word “kosttillskott” (food supplement) appears on the packaging, the designation Kosttillskott must be stated in Functional name (T0018).

How the verification is done:

If the word “kosttillskott” appears on the packaging, the designation Kosttillskott must be stated in Functional name (T0018).
If Kosttillskott is indicated in Product Category (T0018) but does not appear on the packaging, the status OK is assigned. No assessment is made as to whether the packaging should be labelled with “kosttillskott.”

Note: Other product categories are not verified and are assigned the status N/A.

Rule 735542 Brand name (T0143)

Rule	Rule refers to
Brand name (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 736010 – Description short (T3337)

Rule	Rule refers to
Description short (T3337) in the trade item information must correspond with the name of the product sample.

How the verification is done:

Validation that the Description short is not directly misleading, for example ‘Apelsin Juice’ on a package of coffee.
Validation that the product name in the article information does not contain Packaging size (T4360).
Validation that the product name in the article information does not contain the supplier’s article number, other incomprehensible text string “ABC78317” or words that clearly do not describe the product such as “copy”, “old version” or “updated”.
Validation that product names in the article information have the Swedish character set.
For alcoholic beverages, the product’s alcohol content must be part of Description short. Different numbers of decimal places are not equated, e.g. sample = 2.2 and item information = 2.20 gives status Action required.
Validation that the following characters are not used to end words in abbreviations:
- Comma (,)
- Period (.)
- Semicolon (;)
Validation that the period character (.) is entered as a punctuation mark for numerical entries
Validation that the sign / is entered as a separator between similar properties, e.g. colors and flavors. Ex: White/Green, Strawberry/Donut
Validation that the multipack number is followed by the letter “P” alternatively “pack”. Ex: 4P or 4-pack
Validation that the number of portions the product provides is registered as the number of portions followed by PORT. Ex: 12 PORTS

Rule 735511 Descriptive size (T4360) ^{Updated 2025-12-15}

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.

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.
In the assessment of conformity, different units are equated if the quantity specification is correct, e.g. sample = 0.300 kg and item information = 300 g, the status is OK. However, if the quantity specification does not match, e.g. sample = 0.350 kg and 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.
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) ^{Updated 2025-05-01}

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.
6. For food in spade, broth or other additive; for example, fish balls in broth, vegetables/fruit in layers, meat in jelly, pickles, etc., Type of comparison can be specified as drained weight. As there are two size specifications on the product sample, one of which corresponds to the specified value in the article information, the status is given OK.
7. For foods sold in packages with portioned goods; for example tea bags, ice cream sticks and eggs, the comparison price is calculated by dividing the price of the package by the number of portions in the package. ^{Updated 2025-05-01}
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.

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(s), it is verfied that value in Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359) in trade item information corresponds with sample.
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 value is stated in trade item information, 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 phrase “Innehåller sötningsmedel” eller “Innehåller socker och sötningsmedel” gives status OK. Missing value gives status Action required.
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.

How the verification is done:

Visual 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 correct code value specified for T0148 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 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 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 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.

Rule 735703 Minimum temperature (T3797)

Rule	Rule refers to
If 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 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 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.

Rule 735902 Temperature qualifier code (T3822)

Rule	Rule refers to
If the sample is marked with storage temperature T3796 and/or T3797Temperature qualifier code (T3822) shall be stated.

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. Other code value will be set as status N/A.
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.

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 on the sample.

How the verification is done:

The specified quantity of next lower level trade item that is printed on the outer packaging or its label must correspond exactly with the amount specified in T3361 in the trade item information.
If there is no indication on the outer packaging or the label, quantity of next lower level trade item cannot be verified, and the status will be N/A.

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 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 outer packaging or 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 (If included in asterisk connected to Ingredient statement)
3. Catch zone for fish
For items with meat content, the ingredient list ends with the meat and fat content and is written as: “Meat content XX%. Fat content XX%”. It should also be stated if “the ratio of collagen to meat protein is lower than XX%”, regardless of whether ingredients are listed or not.
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 stated in the Guideline.
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 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.
For products that have Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208) filled in in the article information and have “packaged in a protective atmosphere” indicated on the product sample, this must be indicated in the list of ingredients (T4088).
For quality assurance of products that have Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208) filled in in the article information, a 1:1 assessment takes place primarily against product samples/printed originals. If information about ingredients and nutrients is missing from the product sample/print original, quality assurance takes place against a linked QR code.
If the product sample (physical or e-label) contains a complete list of ingredients, the allergen claim is checked against the value stated in T4088.

Rule 736009 – Allergen statement (T4077)

Rule	Rule refers to
Allergen statement (T4077) in the article information must match the product sample’s allergen claim.

How the verification is done:

Verification is only made if the product has Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208) in the article information. For non-alcoholic beverages, status N/A is given
If Allergen statement is filled in T4077, this value must correspond to the value on the product sample.
If the product sample is marked with an allergen statement, it is checked that there is a corresponding value in T4077.
Check that the allergen statement is stated in Swedish. If the labeling on the product sample differs only slightly from the Swedish one, these are equated, for example sulfites and wheat.
If the product sample contains no allergens, the value “No allergens” must be entered in T4077.
T4077 may only be left completely blank if the product sample (physical or e-label) is filled in with a complete list of ingredients. In this case, status N/A is given on T4077.
If the product sample (physical or e-label) contains a complete list of ingredients, the allergen statement is checked against the value stated in T4088 and the value in T4077 gets status N/A.
Allergen statements on product samples must be stated in Swedish.

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.
For alcoholic beverages that do not have an ingredient statement (either on the sample or via e-label) the Allergen Type (T4078) must be left empty. If a value has been entered in Allergen Type (T4078) the status will be Action required.

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.
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
  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
  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
  3. Nothing in trade item information and B2 on sample gives status OK
5. For the value Citric Acid (CITAC), the terms Citrate and Citric Acid are considered equivalent. ^{Update 2025-11-15}
If the product has Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208) filled in in the article information, nutrients specified in languages that differ only slightly from Swedish are equated with Swedish. For the nutrient Energy, “E” is also equated.
If the product has Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208) filled in in the article information, nutritional information must be marked on the physical product sample.
For quality assurance of products that have Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208) filled in in the article information, a 1:1 assessment takes place primarily against product samples/printed originals. If information about ingredients and nutrients is missing from the product sample/print original, quality assurance takes place against a linked QR code.

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.

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

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.

How the verification is done:

It is verified that every daily value intake reference stated on the sample has a corresponding value specified in the trade item information.
If “Daily value intake reference” (T4070) is missing from the product sample, then “Daily value intake percent” (T4076) must be left blank. If there is a entered value in “Daily value intake percent” (T4076), the status Action required is given.
Daily intake value in the trade item information must have the same accuracy as stated on the sample, or alternatively be rounded to the nearest integer. For example, “22” on the sample does not match “22.0” or “20” in the trade item information and gives the status Action required. The guidelines for trade item information recommends a full percentage value, which means rounding to full percent, i.e. higher accuracy on the item sample (ex. 14.0 or 14.4) than in the item information (e.g. 14) gives status OK. For the value “14.5” on the sample, both rounding up or down, i.e. both 14 and 15 in the trade item information give the status OK.
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.

Rule 736035 Nutrient name on package (T4407) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Rule	Rule refers to
The nutrient name provided in Nutrient Name on Package (T4407) in the product information must match the product sample. This term should only be used when the nutrient name printed on the packaging differs from T4073 Nutrient type.

How the verification is done:

If T4407 is populated, the entered value is checked against the product sample. If they match, the status OK is assigned.
The correspondence between the product sample and the product information is verified character by character and digit by digit. If there is any discrepancy the status Action Required is assigned. Punctuation marks are only checked if they affect the meaning of the information.
If a value is provided in the product information but is missing on the product sample, the status Action Required is assigned.

Rule 735001 Number of servings per package (T4092)

Rule	Rule refers to
Number of servings stated on the sample and Number of Servings per Package (T4092) in the trade item information shall match.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with number of servings and nothing is specified in the trade item information, the status will be OK.
If the sample is not marked with number of servings but there is a specified value in Number of Servings per package (T4092) in the trade item information, the status is N/A (cannot be verified).
Rounding is not excepted and the number of servings: “2.5” on the product sample corresponds with “2.5” in the trade item information but not with “2” or “2.0”.
If 2-3 servings is stated on the sample, it corresponds to “2”, “3” or any value between 2 and 3 (for example 2.5) in the trade item information. However, 2-3 on the product sample is not coherent with “2.0” with criteria 4.

Rule 735002 Number of smallest units per package (T4036)

Rule
If the sample has an interval and Number of smallest units per package (T4036) in the trade item information, the information shall match.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with number of smallest unit and nothing is specified in the trade item information, the status will be OK.
If the sample is not marked with number of servings but there is a specified value in Number of smallest units per package (T4036) in the trade item information, the status is N/A.
If the sample is marked with the number of smallest units and there is a value specified for Number of smallest units per package (T4036) in the trade item information, they should correspond. Example “10 port” on the item sample corresponds to “10” in the item information.

Rule 735003 Maximum number of smallest units per package (T4093)

Rule	Rule refers to
If the sample has an interval and Maximum number of smallest units per package (T4093) in the trade item information, the information shall match.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with number of smallest unit and nothing is specified in the trade item information, the status will be Action OK.
If the sample is not marked with number of servings but there is a specified value in Maximum number of smallest units per package (T4093) in the trade item information, the status is N/A.
If the sample is marked with the number of smallest units and there is a value specified for Maximum number of smallest units per package (T4093) in the trade item, it is verified that they correspond. Example “10 port” on the item sample corresponds to “12” in the item information.

Rule 735904 Components information

Rule	Rule refers to
If there is component information stated on the sample, it must be specified in the trade item information and correspond to the sample.

This rule is used for combined trade items whose unique components are not labeled with EAN-13 barcode and GTIN, e.g. a Pizza Kit with dough and sauce, or a sausage tray with three different flavors of sausages in one package. In order to use the component attributes in the trade item information, the product must be labelled with separate ingredient statements and nutrient tables for each included component.

How the verification is done:

The Component description (T3835) must be clear enough to enable the identification of the physical component in the sample.

It is verified that it, without effort, is possible to understand which component in the sample is referred to, based on the component description given in the trade item information. For example: “Tomato Sauce” or “Pizza Dough” will give the status OK. While incomprehensive text strings such as “ABX39” in the trade item information give the status Action required.
Each ingredient list must be completed separately under the respective component description. If all ingredient lists are specified together at the base level in T4088 status is Action required.
The nutrition declaration must be completed separately for each component included under the respective component description. If all nutrition declarations are specified together at the base level, the status Action required is given.

The following rules also apply to components and have the same criteria at component level as for consumer items:

Rule 735509 Net content (T0082)
Rule 735004 Ingredient statement (T4088)
Rule 735005 Preparation state (T4069)
Rule 735006 Daily value intake reference (T4070)
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 735102 Nutrient basis quantity (T3824)
Rule 735008 Measurement unit (T3780) for nutrient basis quantity (T3824)

To get the status OK on this rule, all control criteria must get the status OK

Rule 736007 – Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208)

Rule	Rule refers to
Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208) in trade item information must correspond to the alcohol content of the product sample

How the verification is done:

If the product sample is marked with Alcohol content, check that there is a value entered in T2208.
If Percentage of alcohol by volume is entered in T2208, this value must correspond to the alcohol content of the product sample.
T2208 should only be used if there is a value in % on the sample. For example, “alkoholfri” on the sample and “0” in T2208 results in status Action required.
The alcohol content must be stated as a percentage with a period as a separator
In the assessment of conformity, different numbers of decimal places are not equated, e.g. sample = 2.2 and item information = 2.20 gives status Action required.
If Alcohol content is not filled in T2208 in the article information and information is missing on product samples, the status is N/A.

Rule 736008 – Vintage (T4203)

Rule	Rule refers to
Vintage (T4203) in item information must match the year of the product sample.

How the verification is done:

Verification is only made if the product has Alcohol content, percentage by volume (T2208) in the article information. For non-alcoholic beverages, status N/A is given
If Vintage is entered in T4203, this value must correspond to the year on the product sample.
If the product sample is marked with vintage, it is checked that there is a value in filled in T4203.

Rule 736029 – Contact name (T3790) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Quality assurance of the rule is temporarily paused. No checks are being performed and status N/A is given.

Rule	Rule refers to
Check that the value provided in the article information for Contact Name (T3790) matches the product sample.

How the verification is done:

If the product sample includes information about the contact name, it must correspond to the information provided in the product data. If the information does not match or is missing in the product data, the status Action Required is assigned.
If the information is missing both in the product data and on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
If the product data includes information that has no equivalent on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
Quality assurance is performed only on product sample information intended for the Swedish market.

Rule 736030 – Contact postal address (T3791) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Quality assurance of the rule is temporarily paused. No checks are being performed and status N/A is given.

How the verification is done:

If the contact address (postal address) is stated on the product sample, it must correspond to the information provided in the product data. If the information does not match or is missing in the product data, the status Action Required is assigned.
If the information is missing both in the product data and on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
If the product data includes information that has no equivalent on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
Quality assurance is performed only on product sample information intended for the Swedish market.

Rule 736031 – Contact type code (T3792) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Quality assurance of the rule is temporarily paused. No checks are being performed and status N/A is given.

How the verification is done:

If information about the Type of Contact is stated on the product sample, it must correspond to the selected code value. If the information does not match or is missing in the product data, the status Action Required is assigned.
If the code value is missing both in the product data and on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
If the product data includes information that has no equivalent on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
Quality assurance is performed only on product sample information intended for the Swedish market.

Rule 736032 – Communication channel code (T4392) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Quality assurance of the rule is temporarily paused. No checks are being performed and status N/A is given.

How the verification is done:

If the product sample includes information about the communication channel, it must correspond to the selected code value. If the information does not match or if the code value is missing in the product data, the status Action Required is assigned.
If the code value is missing both in the product data and on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
If the product data includes information that has no equivalent on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
The following codes are considered equivalent and will be given the status OK: Website / Mobile-optimized website and Telephone / Toll-free telephone number.
- If no value is provided in the product data and the communication channel on the product sample is a telephone number, the quality assurance observation will be recorded as Telephone.
- If no value is provided in the product data and the communication channel on the product sample is a website, the quality assurance observation will be recorded as Website.
Quality assurance is performed only on product sample information intended for the Swedish market.

Rule 736033 – Communication value (T4393) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Quality assurance of the rule is temporarily paused. No checks are being performed and status N/A is given.

How the verification is done:

If the product sample includes information about the communication channel address, it must correspond to the information provided in the product data. If the information does not match or is missing in the product data, the status Action Required is assigned.
If the information is missing both in the product data and on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
If the product data includes information that has no equivalent on the product sample, no verification can be made, and the status N/A is assigned.
Quality assurance is performed only on product sample information intended for the Swedish market.

2.7 Chemical and cosmetic products

Regulation 735601 GHS Symbol description (T3745)

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with one or more pictograms, it is verified that they all are specified with the correct code value for GHS Symbol description (T3745) in the trade item information.
If the sample is not a chemical product and not marked with pictograms, it is verified that nothing is specified for GHS Symbol description (T3745) in the trade item information.
If the sample is a chemical product that has a hazardous and/or precautionary statement but not a pictogram, it is verified that the code value ”no pictogram” is selected for GHS Symbol description (T3745) in the trade item information

Rule 735604 GHS signal words (T5044)

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with one or more pictograms with signal words, it is verified that all signal words are specified with the correct code value for GHS signal words (T5044) in the trade item information.
If the sample is marked with one or more pictograms without signal words, it is verified that the code value ”value not specified” is selected for GHS signal words (T5044) in the trade item information.
If the trade item sample is not marked with a pictogram, check that the code value “NOT_APPLICABLE” is entered in GHS signal words (T5044) in the trade item information.
- Exception: If the product sample lacks a hazard pictogram and is marked with the signal word ‘Warning’, but the code value “Warning” is not selected in Signal word according to GHS (T5044) in the article information, status N/A is given.
- Exception: If the product sample does not have a hazard pictogram and is marked with the signal word ‘Warning’ and the code value ‘Warning’ is selected in Signal word according to GHS (T5044) in the article information, the status OK is given.

In the example below the text” Warning” occurs under the pictogram and should be specified with the code value ”Warning” for GHS signal words (T5044) in the trade item information. If there is no text under or in connection to the pictogram the code for “value not specified” should be selected in the trade item information.
Example of the signal word “Warning”:

Rule 735602 Hazard statements description (T5048)

How is the control doneHow the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with one or more hazard statements, it is verified that all statements are specified for Hazard statements description (5048) in the trade item information.
If there is a hazard statement on both the sample and the trade item information, it is verified that they match completely character to character, both letters and punctuation.
If hazard statement is specified in the trade item information but not printed on the sample the status will be Action required.
If the text on the sample is completely or partially unreadable it will be assessed as if the sample does not have a statement and the status will be Action required (in accordance with point 3.).
If any other text than a hazard statement is specified for Hazard statement description (T5048) in the trade item information, the status will be Action required.

Rule 735603 Precautionary statements description (T5050)

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with one or more precautionary statements, it is verified that all statements are specified for Precautionary statements description (T5050) in the trade item information.
If there is a precautionary statement on both the sample and the trade item information, verify that they match completely character to character, both letters and punctuation.
If precautionary statement is specified in the trade item information but not printed on the sample the status will be Action required.
If the text on the sample is completely or partially unreadable it will be assessed as if the sample does not have a statement and the status will be Action required (in accordance with point 3).
If the precautionary statement in the trade item information is stated in English and there is a statement in English on the sample, these are checked for conformity according to point 2. However, if there is only an English declaration in the item sample and nothing is stated in the Precautionary statement description (T5050) in the trade item information, the status will be OK. If there is only a precautionary statement in English on the sample but there is a precautionary statement in Swedish stated in the trade item information, compliance cannot be checked, and the status will be N/A.

Rule 735801 Non-food ingredient statement (T5036)

The list of ingredients on a non-food i.e. items classified as cosmetics, medical items, chemical products and biocides (e.g. pediculicide), constitute important information for buyers and consumers.

The digital ingredient statement in the trade item information is often used for product pages on websites and in e-commerce. It is therefore critical that the digital information corresponds exactly to the label on the package. In the Quality Assurance, we are thorough to make sure that they correspond and check letter by letter. We do so because we know that even small errors can lead to major consequences.

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with an ingredient statement, it is verified that this is specified in the trade item information. If there is no ingredient statement specified in the trade item information the status will be Action required.
If the sample is missing an ingredient statement and there is no ingredient statement 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 there is no ingredient statement on the sample but there is one specified in the trade item information the status will be Action required. Please note that if there is an ingredient list specified not on the pack but elsewhere (for instance in a brochure or a sign next to the product display) then a copy of this paper/sign should be sent in together with the sample. The quality assurance will then compare the trade item information to the printed ingredient list. If there is an ingredient list in the trade item information but none on the pack, and no other basis for comparison sent in, then the status will be 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: ”glycerin” on the pack and “glycerine” in the trade item information.
Commas and brackets are compared for exact accordance. Hyphens are checked if they are part of an ingredient name (ex. 1,2-propandiol). If hyphens are used for hyphenation on the pack it is not necessary (albeit allowed) to enter that hyphen in the trade item information. Ex.: ”1,2- propan-diol” on two separate rows on the pack is coherent with”1,2- propandiol” in the trade item information. Spaces are checked in the cases where they affect the meaning of a word or the whole of the ingredient statement. For example, ”1, 2- propandiol” is coherent with ”1,2-propandiol” without spaces, but ”1,2-propan diol” is not coherent and gives status Action required.
Capital and lower-case letters are equated. If the sample has an ingredient list with only CAPITAL LETTERS, it is accepted (and recommended) that the trade item information has lower case lettering if it is deemed more suitable for digital use.
If the ingredient statement on the sample is specified with mixed languages such as Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, verify that all languages are also specified in the trade item information. If only Swedish is specified in the trade item information, the status will be Action required.
If ingredient lists in different languages are listed separately on the sample, it is approved if at least one of them is listed in the trade item information and is consistent. If there is no Swedish ingredient list on the sample and nothing is specified in the trade item information the status is OK.
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 point 4 and 5. An example of what can be considered part of the list of ingredients is the text: “Contains:” followed by how many percent the product contains of different ingredients.
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.
Other text than described in point 9 and 10, 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: x, y, z. Use the product repeatedly for best status.” the status will be Action required even though it corresponds with the sample since the sentence “Use the product … ” 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 the product does not belong to any of the categories cosmetics, medical items, chemical products or biocides (e.g. pediculicide), no quality assurance is performed and the status becomes N / A. Tobacco products do not belong to any of the above mentioned categories and are therefore not quality assured. This applies regardless of what is stated in the trade item information or is stated on the product sample, and regardless of whether it corresponds or not.

Rule 735802 Item period safe to use after opening (T4269)

How the verification is done:

If there is a symbol on the product sample that specifies a period after opening the product that it can be used without danger (see figure), it is verified that exactly the same value is entered in Item period safe to use after opening (T4269) in the trade item information. If there is more than one symbol on the sample containing different values, it is verified that one of the values is specified in the trade item information.
If there is a symbol, according to the figure, on the sample, but there is no value specified in the trade item information, the status is Action required.
If there is a value entered in the trade item information but there is no value stated on the sample, the status is Action required.
Rounded degrees are not equated, e.g. sample = 1.5 does not match trade item information = 2 and gives the status Action required.
Integers and decimals followed by zero(s) are not equated, i.e. sample=3 and trade item information =3.00 gives the status Action required and vice versa.
Different units of measurement (months and years) are not equated, ie sample=24 months and trade item information=2 years gives status Action required.
If the time period on the pack is in number of days (not months or years) the quality assurance verifies that the trade item information does not contradict the sample marking. Example: sample=“14 days” is coherent with trade item information=“0 months”, “0.44 months”, “0.5 months” or “1 month”. However, trade item information stating “14 months” is not accepted and neither is blank trade item information.

Rule 735903 Measurement unit for item period safe to use after opening (T4270)

How the verification is done:

If there is an Item period safe to use after opening symbol on the sample, it is verified that code value DAY= day, MON = Month or ANN = Year is specified in Measurement unit for item period safe to use after opening (T4270) in the trade item information. ^{(Addition 2021-09-28)}
If D, M or Y is stated on the sample, it is verified that the same measurement unit is specified in Measurement unit for item period safe to use after opening (T4270) in the trade item information. D corresponds to code value DAY, M corresponds to code value MON in the trade item information and Y corresponds to code value ANN. ^{(Addition 2021-09-28)}
c. If the sample is not marked with an Item period safe to use after opening symbol but there is a specified value in the trade item information the status will be Action required.^{(Correction 2021-09-28)}

2.8 Dangerous goods

Rule 735800 Dangerous goods limited quantities (T4247)

How the verification is done:

If the sample is marked with the symbol for limited quantities but without UN number it is verified that code value ”USED/ There are rules for limited quantities and the manufacturer applies these” is selected for ADR dangerous good limited quantities (T4247) in the trade item information.
If the sample is marked with the symbol for limited quantities and the UN number is specified, verify that the code value “NOT_POSSIBLE/Code corresponding ADR (LQ0) (Limited quantity not possible)” is selected for ADR dangerous goods limited quantities (T4247) in the trade item information.
If the sample is not marked with a symbol for ”limited quantities” verify that there is no code value selected for ADR dangerous good limited quantities (T4247) in the trade item information.

The symbol for limited quantities:

Regulation 735546 United Nations dangerous goods number (T0169)

How the verification is done:

If there is a UN number on the sample, it is verified that the corresponding UN number is specified for United Nations dangerous goods number (T0169) in the trade item information.
There is no assessment of whether the UN number on the sample and/or the trade item information is correct in relation to the content.
If there is a limited quantity symbol on the sample, the UN number should be specified in the trade item information even though the sample is not marked with UN number. If UN number is specified, the status will be OK to indicate that there is a value specified. No assessment is made as to whether the correct UN number has been specified. If there is not a UN number specified in the trade item information the status will be Action required. ^{(Revised 2021-09-28)}
If there is a UN number specified in the trade item information but there is no UN number or limited quantity symbol on the sample the status will be Action required.
If there is a UN number in the trade item information and on the sample but it obviously does not comply with the law on how the marking should be stated, the sample will be assessed as not having a UN number, which gives the status Action required in accordance with point 4.

Example of UN number label:

2.9 Animal feeding information

Rule 736011 Targeted consumption by (T4222)

How the verification is done:

Visual verification whether one or more specifications on the product sample are included in the code list Targeted consumption by code (T4222).
If Targeted consumption by, is indicated on the product sample, the corresponding code value must be found in the trade item information. Absence of code value gives status Action required.
If Targeted consumption by code, is stated in the trade item information, the corresponding code value must be indicated on the product sample. If the product sample has no indication, the value in the trade item information should be left blank.

Rule 736012 Feed type code (T4223)

How the verification is done:

Visual verification whether one or more specifications on the product sample are included in the code list Feed type code (T4223).
If feed type, is indicated on the product sample, the corresponding code value must be found in the trade item information. Absence of code value gives status Action required.
If Feed type code, is stated in the trade item information, the corresponding code value should be indicated on the product sample. If the product sample has no indication, the value in the trade item information should be left blank.

Rule 736013 Feed additive statement (T4250)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample is labeled with feed additives, it is verified that these are stated in in the trade item information. Unspecified feed additives in the trade item information gives the status Action required.
If the trade item information contains feed additives, it is verified that these are stated on the product sample. Inconsistent information gives status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have any stated feed additives, the status is OK. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with feed additives.
If feed additives on the product sample are specified in several languages, for example Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, it is verified that all these languages are also stated in the trade item information. If it is only specified in Swedish in the trade item information, it will be given status Action required.
Consistency between the product sample and the trade item information is checked letter by letter and number by number. In the event of discrepancy it will be given status Action required, for example: “E8 selen: 0,11 mg/kg” on the product sample and “E8 selen: 0,11 mg/kilogram” gives status Action required. Punctuation marks are checked only in cases where they affect the meaning of the information, for example “E6 zink: 133 mg/kg” is not equated with “E6 zink: 133 mg<kg”.
If any word in feed additives is marked with an asterisk (*) and this is also found in the trade item information, the accompanying explanation must also be stated exactly in accordance with the trade item information. If both the asterisk and the legend are omitted from the trade item information, the status OK is also given.
Text other than feed additives should not be specified in the trade item information, even if it is stated directly in connection to feed additives on the product sample.

Rule 736014 Feed analytical constituents statement (T4249)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample is labeled with analytical constituents, it is verified that these are stated in in the trade item information. Unspecified analytical constituents in the trade item information gives the status Action required.
If the trade item information contains analytical constituents, it is verified that these are stated on the product sample. Inconsistent information gives status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have any stated analytical constituents, the status is OK. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with analytical constituents.
If analytical constituents on the product sample are specified in several languages, for example Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, it is verified that all these languages are also stated in the trade item information. If it is only specified in Swedish in the trade item information, it will be given status Action required.
Consistency between the product sample and the trade item information is checked letter by letter and number by number. In the event of discrepancy it will be given status Action required, for example: “Protein: 25” on the product sample and “Protein: tjugofem” gives the status Action required”. Punctuation marks are checked only in cases where they affect the meaning of the information, for example “Omega-3 fats: 6” is not equated with “Omega-3 fats: +6”.
If any word in analytical constituents is marked with an asterisk (*) and this is also found in the trade item information, the accompanying explanation must also be stated exactly in accordance with the trade item information. If both the asterisk and the legend are omitted from the trade item information, the status OK is also given.
Text other than analytical constituents should not be specified in the trade item information, even if it is stated directly in connection to analytical constituents on the product sample.

Rule 736015 Feed composition statement (T4248)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample contains a list of feed composition, it is verified that these are stated in in the trade item information. Unspecified feed composition in the trade item information gives the status Action required.
If the trade item information contains information about feed composition, it is verified that these are stated on the product sample. Inconsistent information gives status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have any stated ingredients, the status is OK. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with feed composition.
If feed composition on the product sample are specified in several languages, for example Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, it is verified that all these languages are also stated in the trade item information. If it is only specified in Swedish in the trade item information, it will be given status Action required.
Consistency between the product sample and the trade item information is checked letter by letter and number by number. In the event of discrepancy it will be given status Action required, for example: ”Spannmål, kött & kyckling” on the product sample and ”Spannmål, kött & kycklingprodukter” in the trade item information gives status Action required. Punctuation marks are checked only in cases where they affect the meaning of the information.
If any word in the feed composition is marked with an asterisk (*) and this is also found in the trade item information, the accompanying explanation must also be stated exactly in accordance with the trade item information. If both the asterisk and the legend are omitted from the trade item information, the status OK is also given.
Text other than feed composition should not be specified in the trade item information, even if it is stated directly in connection to feed composition on the product sample.

Rule 736016 Feeding instructions (T4251)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample contains feeding instructions, it is verified that these are stated in in the trade item information. Unspecified feeding instructions in the trade item information gives the status Action required.
If the trade item information contains feeding instructions, it is verified that these are stated on the product sample. Inconsistent information gives status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have any feeding instructions, the status is OK. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with feeding instructions.
If feeding instructions on the product sample are specified in several languages, for example Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, it is verified that all these languages are also stated in the trade item information. If it is only specified in Swedish in the trade item information, it will be given status Action required.
Consistency between the product sample and the trade item information is checked letter by letter and number by number. In the event of discrepancy it will be given status Action required, for example: ”Justera mängden efter din hunds rörelsemönster” on the product sample and ”Justera mängden efter din hunds aktivitetsnivå” in the trade item informaton gives the status Action required. Punctuation marks are checked only in cases where they affect the meaning of the information.
If any word in the feeding instructions is marked with an asterisk (*) and this is also found in the trade item information, the accompanying explanation must also be stated exactly in accordance with the trade item information. If both the asterisk and the legend are omitted from the trade item information, the status OK is also given.

Rule 736017 Feed life stage (T4208)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample contains information about the life stage of the animal for which a trade item has been designed for, it is verified that these are stated in in the trade item information. Unspecified information about feed life stage in the trade item information gives the status Action required.
If the trade item information contains feed life stage, it is verified that these are stated on the product sample. Inconsistent information gives status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have any feed life stage information, the status is OK. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with feed life stage.
If feed life stage on the product sample are specified in several languages, for example Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, it is verified that all these languages are also stated in the trade item information. If it is only specified in Swedish in the trade item information, it will be given status Action required.
Consistency between the product sample and the trade item information is checked letter by letter and number by number. In the event of discrepancy it will be given status Action required, for example: ”Vuxen 5-8 år” on the product sample and ”Vuxen 5 till 8 år” in the trade item information gives the status Action required. Punctuation marks are checked only in cases where they affect the meaning of the information, for example ”Vuxen 5-8 år” is not equated with ”Vuxen 5>8 år”.
If any word in feed life stage is marked with an asterisk (*) and this is also found in the trade item information, the accompanying explanation must also be stated exactly in accordance with the trade item information. If both the asterisk and the legend are omitted from the trade item information, the status OK is also given.
Text other than feed life stage should not be specified in the trade item information, even if it is stated directly in connection to feed life stage on the product sample.

Rule 736020 Maximum weight of animal being fed (T4209)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample has information about the maximum weight of the animal being fed, it is verified that this is stated in the trade item information. Unspecified information gives the status Action required.
If the trade item information contains information about maximum weight, it is verified that this is stated on the product sample. Inconsistent information gives status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have information about maximum weight, the status OK is given. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with information about maximum weight of the animal being fed.
Period is used as a punctuation mark for numerical entries.
Integers with a decimal point followed by zero(s) are not equated. For example, 300 kilograms on the product sample and 300.00 kilograms in the trade item information gives the status Action required, and vice versa.

Rule 736021 Measurement unit (T3780) for Maximum weight of animal being fed (T4209)

How the verification is done:

Verification that the unit of measurement for Maximum weight of animal being fed has the correct unit of measurement entered in the trade item information. If the maximum weight on the product sample is 20 kg, the measurement unit “KGM” (kilogram) should be selected.

Rule 736018 Minimum weight of animal being fed (T4210)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample has information about the minimum weight of the animal being fed, it is verified that this is stated in the trade item information. Unspecified information gives the status Action required.
If the trade item information contains information about minimum weight, it is verified that this is stated on the product sample. Inconsistent information gives status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have information about minimum weight, the status OK is given. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with information about minimum weight of the animal being fed.
Period is used as a punctuation mark for numerical entries.
Integers with a decimal point followed by zero(s) are not equated. For example, 300 kilograms on the product sample and 300.00 kilograms in the trade item information gives the status Action required, and vice versa.

Rule 736021 Measurement unit (T3780) for Minimum weight of animal being fed (T4210)

How the verification is done:

Verification that the unit of measurement for Minimum weight of animal being fed has the correct unit of measurement entered in the trade item information. If the minimum weight on the product sample is 5 kg, the measurement unit “KGM” (kilogram) should be selected.

Rule 736022 Minimum feeding amount (T4215)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample has information about the minimum feeding amount, it is verified that this is stated in the trade item information. Unspecified information gives the status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have information about the minimum feeding amount, the status OK is given. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with information about minimum feeding amount.
Period is used as a punctuation mark for numerical entries.
Integers with a decimal point followed by zero(s) are not equated. For example, 300 kilograms on the product sample and 300.00 kilograms in the trade item information gives the status Action required, and vice versa.

Rule 736021 Measurement unit (T3780) for Minimum feeding amount (T4215)

How the verification is done:

Verification that the unit of measurement for Minimum feeding amount has the correct unit of measurement entered in the trade item information. If the minimum feeding amount on the product sample is 100 g, the measurement unit “GRM” (gram) should be selected.

Rule 736024 Maximum feeding amount (T4214)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample has information about the maximum feeding amount, it is verified that this is stated in the trade item information. Unspecified information gives the status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have information about the maximum feeding amount, the status OK is given. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with information about maximum feeding amount.
Period is used as a punctuation mark for numerical entries.
Integers with a decimal point followed by zero(s) are not equated. For example, 300 kilograms on the product sample and 300.00 kilograms in the trade item information gives the status Action required, and vice versa.

Rule 736025 Measurement unit (T3780) for Maximum feeding amount (T4214)

How the verification is done:

Verification that the unit of measurement for Minimum feeding amount has the correct unit of measurement entered in the trade item information. If the animal’s maximum feeding amount on the product sample is 100 g, the measurement unit “GRM” (gram) should be selected.

Rule 736027 Feeding amount (T4212)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample includes information on feed quantity in relation to the animal’s age category and weight, it must be recorded in the product information. Missing information in Feed Quantity (T4212) when such information appears on the product sample results in the status Action Required.
If the product sample does not include information on feed quantity in relation to the animal’s age category and weight, and Feed Quantity (T4212) in the product information is also empty, the status OK is assigned. No assessment is made as to whether the product should be labelled with feed quantity information in relation to the animal’s age category and weight.
A period is used as the decimal separator in numerical values.
During verification, whole numbers are not considered equivalent to decimal numbers followed by zero(s).For example, if the product sample states “50 grams” and the product information states “50.00 grams,” or vice versa, the status Action required is assigned.

Rule 736028 Measurement unit (T3780) for Feeding amount (T4212)

How the verification is done:

Verification that the unit of measurement for Feeding amount has the correct unit of measurement entered in the trade item information. If the animal’s feeding amount on the product sample is 100 g, the measurement unit “GRM” (gram) should be selected.

Rule 736026 Recommended frequency of feeding (T4216)

How the verification is done:

If the product sample has information about recommended frequency of feeding, it is verified that it is stated in the trade item information. Unspecified information in the trade item information gives the status Action required.
If neither the product sample nor the trade item information have recommended frequency of feeding information, the status OK is given. No judgement is made as to whether the product should be labeled with recommended frequency of feeding.
If recommended frequency of feeding on the product sample is specified in several languages, for example Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, it is verified that all these languages are also stated in the trade item information. If it is only specified in Swedish in the trade item information, it will be given status Action required.
Consistency between the product sample and the trade item information is checked letter by letter and number by number. In the event of discrepancy it will be given status Action required. Punctuation marks are checked only in cases where they affect the meaning of the information, for example ”<2 intag per dag” is not equated with ”2 intag per dag”.
If any word in recommended frequency of feeding is marked with an asterisk (*) and this is also found in the trade item information, the accompanying explanation must also be stated exactly in accordance with the trade item information. If both the asterisk and the legend are omitted from the trade item information, the status OK is also given.
Text other than recommended frequency of feeding should not be specified in the trade item information, even if it is stated directly in connection to recommended frequency of feeding on the product sample.

3. Quality assurance rules for Measurements

3.1 Packaging

Rule 735510 Packaging type (T0137) ^{Updated 2025-09-01}

How the verification is done:

The sample’s packaging type is determined by using the images linked to code list T0137 Type of packaging/collection. The specified value for Packaging type (T0137) in the trade item information is then compared with the assessed packaging type for the sample.
If the samples packaging type is Tray it is checked if it also has packaging Shrinkwrap, and that it is stated correctly in the item information.
If any other packaging combination than Tray and Shrinkwrap is specified in the item information, it is checked that this information is correct and consistent with the product sample.
NOTE: Combinations of different packaging types are only checked if the customer has selected this in the item information. Only the combination Tray+Shrinkwrap is required to always be stated in the item information.
If the specified packaging type for Packaging type (T0137) does not correspond with the quality assurance assessed packaging type but have code values that are equated (as below) the status is OK.

When comparing the packaging types, the following code values are equated:

Box (BX) and Carton (CT)
Cup/Tub (CU) & Jar (JR)
Shrink-wrapped (SW) & Bag (BG) & Wrapper (WRP) and Pouch (PO)
Tray (PU) & Box (BX)
Gable top (GTG) & Brick (BRI)

Example status OK:

Sample=Tray and trade item information=Box

Example status Action required:

Sample=Tray and trade item information=Tray, Shrink-wrap
Sample=Tray and trade item information=Carton

3.2 Measurements

Rule 735503 Trade item measurements, width (T4017)

Rule 735905 Measurement unit (T3780) for Trade item measurements, width (T4017)

Rule 735504 Trade item measurements, depth (T4018)

Rule 735906 Measurement unit (T3780) for Trade item measurements, depth (T4018)

Rule 735505 Trade item measurements, height (T4019)

Rule 735907 Measurement unit (T3780) for Trade item measurements, height (T4019)

How are measurements verified?

The sample is measured by callipers/ruler, and in different ways depending on whether the trade item is a consumer item or not, i.e. if Is trade item a consumer unit (T4037) is specified with Yes/True or No/False. The measurements are also depending on which side is the front of the product (as defined in the GS1 Package and Product Measurement Standard). Also, any protruding parts such as caps and handles should be included in the measurement.
The measurement result is compared to the specified value in the trade item information and verified that the value is within the tolerance as defined in GS1 Package and Product Measurement Standard.
If T0186 Variable unit = Yes/True, there is no limit for tolerance and the status will be OK.

How are measurement units verified?

Verification that the unit of measure for each dimension (Width, depth, height) has the correct unit of measure specified in the trade item information. If the width of the sample is 100 mm, the unit of measurement “MM” (millimeters) should be selected.

Example of the definition of a product’s front according to the Measurement Rules:

Watch a film on how to measure different products.

Rule 735537 Nesting increment (T3378)

How the verification is done:

If there are two or more samples, they are measured with callipers/ruler and the status is compared with the specified value in the trade item information. If only one sample is available the stacking height cannot be controlled and the status will be N/A.
Verification that the specified value is within the tolerance for the measurement.
If the trade item has a nesting increment that differs from the regular height but there is no value specified for T3378 in the trade item information the status will be Action required.
If there is a value specified for T3378 in the trade item information, but the sample does not have a nesting increment the status will be Action required.
If T0186 Variable unit = Yes/True, there is no limit for tolerance and the status will be OK.

Example of Nesting increment:

Rule 735908 Measurement unit (T3780) for Nesting increment (T3378)

How the verification is done:

Verification that the unit of measure for nesting increment has the correct unit of measure specified in the trade item information. If the nesting increment of the sample is 130 mm, the unit of measurement “MM” (millimeters) should be selected.

4. Quality assurance rules for Barcode Quality

4.1 Readability and Design

Rule 735514 Barcode readability

How the verification is done:

Verification that the barcode is readable by a DataLogic Heron HD3130 handheld scanner. Non-readable barcode gives the status Action required.
Verification that the scanned numbers correspond with the numbers under the barcode.
If the barcode is readable, but all the numbers below the barcode can not be interpreted, the status will be N/A.

Rule 735550 Barcode readability, non-consumer item

How the verification is done:

If the attribute Is trade item a consumer unit (T4037) has the value Nej/False specified in the trade item information, the barcode on the sample is verified with an ISO certified verifying equipment of the type Axicon 7025-S. Possible measurement results in the verification equipment and corresponding status:
- A to C = OK
- D = OK, with recommendation to review the barcode’s readability (OK without recommendation if the barcode is of type ITF-14 and printed directly on carton/cardboard)
- F = Action required
- NR (Not Readable) = Action required.

Rule 736006 Is data carrier GS1 standard?

How the verification is done:

The barcode on the sample is read with ISO certified verification equipment, Axicon 6025-S for consumer unit and Axicon 7025-S for non-consumer unit. If the data carrier is of a type in the GS1 standard (Capture » GS1 Sweden) the status is OK.
If reading shows that the barcode on the sample is a non-approved barcode type (eg. Code 128 or Code 39) the status Action required is given.

Rule 735543 Barcode height

How the verification is done:

The barcode height is scanned with a verifying equipment, Axicon 6025-S and the received value is compared to the limit values according to the Size Guide. If the value is not within the limits (either too small or too large), a recommendation to review the height of the barcode will be given.

Example:

Rule 735544 Barcode module width

How the verification is done:

The barcode module width is read with ISO-certified verifying equipment, Axicon 7025-S, and the received value is compared to the limit values according to the Size Guide. If the value is not within the limits (either too small or too large), a recommendation to review the module width of the barcode will be given.
If the sample has ITF-14 barcode, the dimensions are scanned and read and compared with limit values 2.25:1 till 3.0:1.

Rule 735545 Quiet zone

How the verification is done:

The quiet zone is read with verifying equipment, Axicon 7025-S and the received value is compared to the limit values according to the size guide. If the value is not within the limits (too small), a recommendation to review the quiet zone will be given.

Rule 735516 Multiple barcodes

How the verification is done:

Verfication that the product sample is not marked with more than one readable barcode containing different GTINs.
Specific verification of consumer items that are packed together in another consumer item (i.e. multipack): If the barcodes of the including products are readable a recommendation to review the placement of the included barcode will be given.

Rule 735539 Barcode readability, non-consumer item (variable unit)

How the verification is done:

Verify that the data carrier type, code (T4310), on the product sample is GS1-128. An incorrect data carrier results in status Action required.
Verify that the barcode contains AI (310X). A barcode that does not contain AI (310X) will be assigned status Action required.

4.2 Application identifier

Rule 735541 Barcode, GS1-128

How the verification is done:

If the attribute Is trade item a consumer unit (T4037) is No/False in the trade item information and the sample is marked with a barcode GS1-128, check that there are parentheses around all the AI in the numbers below the barcode.

Rule 735100 GS1 Application identifier (10) Batch number

How the verification is done:

Visual verification of the number under the barcode to verify that the batch number complies with the GS1 standard and has a maximum of 20 characters.

Rule 735704 GS1 Application identifier (15) Best before date

How the verification is done:

Visual verification of the number under the barcode to verify that the application identifier complies with GS1 standard, i.e. is specified in the format ÅÅMMDD. Incorrect format/date results in status Action required.

Rule 735706 GS1 Application identifier (310X) Net weight

How the verification is done:

Visual verification of the number under the barcode to verify that the application identifier complies with GS1 standard, e.g. that the number of decimals matches. Read more

Rule 735702 GS1 Application identifier (10) Batch number, plain text

How the verification is done:

Visual verfication if the batch number is printed in plain text on the sample and, if that is the case, compare with characters (digits/letters) under the barcode. The digits/characters in the batch number must be corresponding and in the correct order.
If the batch number in plain text contains punctuation marks e.g. hyphen (-) or period (.), they are excluded from the comparison.
If there is no batch number written in plain text on the sample, it cannot be verified and the status is N/A.

Rule 735705 GS1 Application identifier (15) Best before date, plain text

How the verification is done:

Visual verification if the best before date is printed in plain text on the sample and, in that case, it is compared with the numbers below the barcode. The dates should correspond e.g. 180115 in the numbers below the barcode corresponds to, for example, 15 January 2018 and 15-01-2018 and 2018-01-15, but not 180116.
If it cannot be determined with certainty what is the year and what is the day, it is assumed that they correspond, as long as they are in the same order in both places e.g. 180119 corresponds to 18-01-19 (status OK) but not with 19-01-18 (status Action required).
If there is no best before date in plain text the status will be N/A.

Rule 735707 GS1 Application identifier (310X) Net weight, plain text

How the verification is done:

Visual verification of the net weight in plain text on the sample and compare with the numbers under the barcode.
Values in different units are considered consistent e.g. AI (3103) 01846 in bar code and 1,846 kg in plain text gives the status OK.
Values with different numbers of decimals, ex. AI (3103) 01846 in bar code and 1.85 kg in plain text will result in a recommendation to review the net weight, since it is recommended to use the same accuracy on all values on the label.
Values with different numbers of decimals where zeros are used to fill in, e.g. AI (3103) 01800 in barcode and 1.8 kg in plain text gives the status OK.
If there is no net weight in plain text it cannot be verified (status N / A).

Rule 735708 GS1 Application identifier, variable unit

How the verification is done:

Batch number, best before date and net weight read by verifying equipment Axicon 6025-S, should correspond exactly with the numbers under the barcode, i.e. each character should match.

Appendix 1

The tables show which rules are checked according to the type of quality assurance and which characteristics the article meets.

1.1 Product information

	Explanation of symbols in the table:
X	= quality assured
X*	= quality assured only for consumer unit with child, ie multipack
–	= not quality assured

1.2 Measurement

	Explanation of symbols in the table:
X	= quality assured
X (Not SRS)	= quality assured only for trade items without SRS.
–	= not quality assured

1.3 Barcode quality

	Explanation of symbols in the table
X	= quality assured
–	= not quality assured

Instructions for product samples

When you book quality assurance of product information, measurements or bar code, you will be informed of what type of product sample to send to us. This in turn depends on which type of quality assurance you want to do.

Instructions for product samples

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

RULE ID	RULE NAME	Consumer unit		Base unit Non-consumer unit + no child		Outer packaging Non-consumer has child
		VARIABLE UNIT	NON-VARIABLE UNIT	VARIABLE UNIT	NON-VARIABLE UNIT	VARIABLE UNIT	NON-VARIABLE UNIT
735513	Trade item, GTIN	X	X	X	X	X	X
735502	Functional name (T0018)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736010	Description short (T3337)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735542	Brand name (T0143)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735511	Descriptive size (T4360)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735506	Trade item gross weight (T4020)	X	X	X	X	X	X
735509	Net content (T0082)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735530	Measurement unit (T3780) for Net content(T0082)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735522	Price comparison measurement (T0147)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735531	Measurement unit (T3780) to Price comparison measurement (T0147)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735901	Price comparison content type (T0145)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735700	Packaging marked label accreditation (T3777)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736001	Is diet type marked on packaging (T4312)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736002	Diet type, code (T4066)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736003	Is claim marked on package (T4357)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736004	Nutritional claim type code (T4358)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736005	Nutritional claim nutrient element code (T4359)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735552	Packing function (T4124)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735533	Returnable package deposit identification (T0148)	X	X	X	X	X	X
735701	Maximum temperature (T3796)	–	–	X	X	X	X
735703	Minimum temperature (T3797)	–	–	X	X	X	X
735902	Temperature qualifier code (T3822)	–	–	X	X	X	X
735501	Quantity of next lower level trade item (T3361)	X*	X*	–	–	X	X
735521	Child trade item, GTIN (T2045)	–	–	–	–	X	X
735004	Ingredient statement (T4088)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736009	Allergen statement (T4077)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735101	Allergen type (T4078)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735014	Level of containment for allergen type (T4079)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735005	Preparation state (T4069)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735006	Daily value intake reference (T4070)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735102	Nutrient basis quantity (T3824)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735008	Measurement unit (T3780) for Nutrient basis quantity (T3824 )	X	X	X	X	–	–
735009	Nutrient type (T4073)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735010	Quantity contained (T4074)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735011	Measurement unit (T3780 ) for Quantity contained (T4074)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735016	Measurement precision for quantity contained (T4075)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735012	Daily value intake percent (T4076)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735001	Number of servings per package (T4092)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735002	Number of smallest units per package (T4036)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735003	Maximum number of smallest units per package (T4093)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735904	Components information	X	X	X	X	–	–
735601	GHS Symbol description (T3745)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735604	GHS signal words (T5044)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735602	Hazard statements description (T5048)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735603	Precautionary statements description (T5050)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735801	Non-food ingredient statement (T5036)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735802	Item period safe to use after opening (T4269)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735903	Measurement unit for item period safe to use after opening (T4270)	X	X	X	X	–	–
735800	Dangerous goods limited quantities (T4247)	–	–	X	X	X	X
735546	United Nations dangerous goods number (T0169)	–	–	X	X	X	X
736007	Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208)	X	X	X	X	–	–
736008	Vintage (T4203)	X	X	X	X	–	–


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Quality assurance rules for Trade Item Information and Barcode Quality

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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 name (T0143)

Rule 736010 – Description short (T3337)

Rule 735511 Descriptive size (T4360) Updated 2025-12-15

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) Updated 2025-05-01

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 736009 – Allergen statement (T4077)

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 736035 Nutrient name on package (T4407) New rule 2025-11-15

Rule 735001 Number of servings per package (T4092)

Rule 735002 Number of smallest units per package (T4036)

Rule 735003 Maximum number of smallest units per package (T4093)

Rule 735904 Components information

Rule 736007 – Percentage of alcohol by volume (T2208)

Rule 736008 – Vintage (T4203)

Rule 736029 – Contact name (T3790) New rule 2025-11-15

Rule 736030 – Contact postal address (T3791) New rule 2025-11-15

Rule 736031 – Contact type code (T3792) New rule 2025-11-15

Rule 736032 – Communication channel code (T4392) New rule 2025-11-15

Rule 736033 – Communication value (T4393) New rule 2025-11-15

2.7 Chemical and cosmetic products

Regulation 735601 GHS Symbol description (T3745)

Rule 735604 GHS signal words (T5044)

Rule 735602 Hazard statements description (T5048)

Rule 735603 Precautionary statements description (T5050)

Rule 735801 Non-food ingredient statement (T5036)

Rule 735511 Descriptive size (T4360) ^{Updated 2025-12-15}

Rule 735901 Price comparison content type (T0145) ^{Updated 2025-05-01}

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 736035 Nutrient name on package (T4407) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Rule 736029 – Contact name (T3790) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Rule 736030 – Contact postal address (T3791) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Rule 736031 – Contact type code (T3792) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Rule 736032 – Communication channel code (T4392) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Rule 736033 – Communication value (T4393) ^{New rule 2025-11-15}

Rule 735510 Packaging type (T0137) ^{Updated 2025-09-01}