Download DATAMATRIX: WHAT IS IT

WHAT IS THE DATAMATRIX IDENTIFICATION OF ANIMAL HEALTH
PRODUCTS?
01036611030069851707030710L184365
03661103006985= Identity of the product = GTIN code
070307 = expiry date
L184365 = batch number
Datamatrix is a globally recognized standard.
A single reading shows:
the identity of the product,
the expiry date of the product,
the batch number of the product.
Datamatrix uses the GS1 (EAN-UCC) syntax that is completely standardized.
Datamatrix can be read worldwide.
IFAH (the International Federation of Animal Health) approved it as its global standard in
order to facilitate the automatic reading and recording of the batch data of Animal Health
products.
WHY DID IFAH CHOOSE THE DATAMATRIX STANDARD?
Datamatrix has sufficient space to support other information.
Datamatrix facilitates the electronic reading and recording of batch data of all registered
Animal Health products, from the factory to the farm, through a uniform system of universal
application:
It is a responsible industry initiative from the Global Animal Health Industry Association:
IFAH.
It will help all stakeholders to easily comply with legal requirements concerning the recording
of the use of Animal Health products.
It standardises the data communication within the entire Animal Health Industry as well as
with its customers through a language that is common and user friendly.
Datamatrix is a GS1 standard since July 2004.
It is today the smallest symbol carrying a large quantity of information
It is fitted with a powerful error check and correction, allowing reading even with a high level
of print damage.
It can be easily printed with usual technologies such as Heat transfer, High speed ink jet etc…
WHEN WILL THE SYSTEM BE IMPLEMENTED?
The implementation has already started; the Datamatrix identification will appear on most
registered Animal Health products in Europe by the end of 2007.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information, in particular the “Guidelines for Application of GS1 Markings to Animal
Health Products”
can be found on the IFAH website at:
http://www.ifahsec.org/Europe/Guidelines%20DMV1_01_2005.pdf