This American National Standard: - Specifies the minimum requirements and optional structures for the machine-readable identification for health industry product; - Provides guidance for the formatting and placement of data presented in linear bar code, two-dimensional symbol, or human readable form; - Makes recommendations as to label placement, size, material and the inclusion of free text and any appropriate graphics.
ANSI/HIBC 2.3-2009 history
2009ANSI/HIBC 2.3-2009 The Health Industry Bar Code (HIBC) Supplier Labeling Standard