What is DD CEN/TS 15844-3 - BNB-62 encoding specification about?
DD CEN/TS 15844-3 is a technical specification that defines the representation of ID tags as a 62-position bar-no-bar code (BNB-62) printed in fluorescent ink in area R1 on the reverse side of items.
BNB-62 encoding is one of two encoding specifications supported by DD CEN/TS 15844-3 for the printing of ID-tags in area R1, the other being BNB-78, which is specified in CEN/TS 15844-2. BNB-62 encoding is authorized for use only by three issuers: An Post (Ireland), Canada Post and USPS. DD CEN/TS 15844-3 should be encountered, on incoming items, only on mail items that originated in Canada, Ireland, or the United States. Other issuers wishing to apply ID-tags in area R1 are required to use the BNB-78 encoding defined in CEN/TS 15844-2.
Who is DD CEN/TS 15844-3 - BNB-62 encoding specification for?
DD CEN/TS 15844-3 on BNB-62 encoding specification is useful for:
- Postal services
- Software programmers
- Bar code manufacturers/designers
- The IT industry
- The automation industry
- Quality assurance management
Why should you use DD CEN/TS 15844-3 - BNB-62 encoding specification?
DD CEN/TS 15844-3 deals only with the encoding of ID-tags in the form of a 62-position bar-no-bar code, BNB-62, printed on the reverse side of items, in area R1, using fluorescent ink.
ID-tagging of letter mail items is globally unique, can be applied to any item that has not been previously processed by any postal administration (or other issuers), and can be read with a high degree of reliability by any postal handling organization with proper equipment. Using DD CEN/TS 15844-3 guidelines enables you to standardize the process of identification and error detection. DD CEN/TS 15844-3 enables better standardization, timely delivery, and segregation across all systems.
