Section 10.3. EANUCC Standard

10.3. EAN*UCC Standard

EAN*UCC System is co-managed by the Uniform Code Council, Inc., and GS1 (formerly EAN International). The EAN*UCC System standardizes identification numbers, EDI transaction sets, XML schemas, and other supply-chain solutions that enable more efficient business processes.

The Uniform Code Council (UCC) (changing its name within the next few months to GS1 US) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and implementation of standards-based, global supply-chain solutions. Under its auspices, the UCC operates three subsidiariesUCCnet, RosettaNet, and EPCglobal USand it co-manages the global EAN*UCC System with GS1. The UCC also manages the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). EPCglobal, Inc., is a joint venture of the UCC and EAN International. UCC-based solutions, including business processes, XML standards, EDI transaction sets, and the bar code identification standards of the EAN*UCC System, are currently used by more than one million member companies worldwide.

The mission of GS1 and the member organizations is to create open, global, multisector standards based on best business practices, and by driving their implementation, play a leading role in supply and demand chain management improvement worldwide. GS1 has member organizations in 101 countries. The EAN*UCC System is an integral part of the way business is conducted worldwide. Today, more than one million member companies in 155 countries use EAN*UCC standards as part of their daily business communications, representing more than five billion scanning transactions a day. The supply-chain solutions offered by the EAN*UCC System include globally unique identification codes, data transport media, electronic commerce, and communications standards. These tools support established industries as well as emerging markets.

The following RFID standardization initiative is provided by this standards body:

• GTAG (Global TAG). This is aimed at facilitating global supply-chain operations in the 862928 MHz (UHF) band. It provides a technical foundation with canonical data sets and applications guidelines. GTAG-compliant RFID tags are currently available from several vendors.