What is BS EN 62090 – Bar code and 2D symbologies for product package labels about?  
BS EN 62090 is an international standard that discusses product package labels for electronic components using bar code and two- dimensional symbologies.
BS EN 62090 applies to labels on the packaging of electronic components for automatic handling in B2B processes. These labels use linear bar code and two-dimensional (2D) symbols. Labels for direct product marking and shipping labels are excluded. Labels required on the packaging of electronic components that are intended for the retail channel of distribution in B2C processes are also excluded from BS EN 62090.
Who is BS EN 62090 - Bar code and 2D symbologies for product package labels for? 
BS EN 62090 on product package labels for electronic components is useful for: 
- Electronic component manufacturers
- Integrate circuit manufacturers
- Electronic component packaging companies
- Suppliers of packaging components
- Organizations involved with automatic identification and data capture technology
- Electronics industry
- Barcode label industry
Why should you use BS EN 62090 - Bar code and 2D symbologies for product package labels?  
Packaging is important since it is used to identify products in marketing. It improves the aesthetic of the label in order to promote the goods. This is the primary function of labelling in marketing.
Bar code and 2D symbol markings are used, in general, for automatic identification and automatic handling of components in electronics assembly lines. Intended applications include systems that automate the control of component packages during production, inventory and distribution.
Best industry recommendations and test methods in BS EN 62090 are intended to ensure that labels and marks can withstand extended long-term exposure to a variety of indoor environments, remain affixed to products and are scannable for the intended life of the product.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 62090:2017 supersedes BS EN 62090:2003, which is withdrawn. BS EN 62090:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 62090:2003. These include: 
- Applicable data elements have been added.
- The following new informative annexes have been added:
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- URL
- Examples of data element short titles
- Package levels for component package labels 
