NEN-ISO 22742:2026

This document:specifies the minimum requirements for the design of labels containing a linear bar code and two dimensional (2D) symbols on product packages to convey data between trading partners;provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in a linear bar code, 2D symbols or human-readable form;provides specific recommendations regarding the choice of linear bar code and 2D symbologies, and specifies quality requirements and classes of bar code density;provides specific recommendations regarding both linear and 2D symbologies, which allow a broad choice for general use of scanning hardware (e.g. area imagers, linear imagers, single line laser scanners, and raster laser scanners);makes recommendations as to label placement, size and the inclusion of free text and any appropriate graphics.