This standard is based on ISO and GS1 standards. They ensure compatibility between readers and tags using Issuing Agency Codes from UN@ OD@ LA@ VTD@ TAJ@ D@ and GS1. This global standard recommends the basic features of data carriers as applied to an item@ product@ part@ component@ module@ or assembly. In particular@ this standard: ? Provides recommendations for the identification of ??items??: ? As used in this document@ the terms item@ product@ part@ component@ module@ and assembly are synonymous terms. For descriptions@ see Product in Section 3. ? Specifies the air interface standards required between the RF interrogator and RF tag. ? Specifies the semantics and data syntax to be used. ? Provides a unique identifier for traceability. ? Specifies the minimum RFID system performance requirements. ? Specifies a minimum User Memory Bank (MB11) size. ? Specifies the process to be used to interface with business applications and the RFID system. ? Provides specific business process application recommendations for: ? Item Identification ? Verification (error proofing) ? Item Traceability ? Item Characteristics ? Vehicle Identification (VIN) ? Anti-counterfeiting