EAN.UCC

European Article Numbering/Uniform CodeA numeric, or alphanumeric representation of text ... Council. The EAN.UCC System provides identification standards to uniquely identify trade items, logisticsThe process of planning, implementing, and control... units, locations, assets, and service relations worldwide. The identification standards define the construction of globally-unique and unambiguous numbers. For additional reference, please see http://www.uc-council.org/ean_ucc_systems/stnds_and_tech/bus_apps.html