A barcode is a script that can be read opto-electronically. It comprises parallel lines and gaps of various widths.

BCD stands for binary coded decimal, the binary coding of individual decimal digits

Packaging consisting of a plastic molded part with back panel made of paper/board or aluminum foil

Definition of the composition and finishing of a carton material manufactured from pulp, groundwood pulp, and recycled paper

Codabar (or its US equivalent Code-a-bar) is an alphanumeric barcode with a restricted character set.

The alphanumeric barcode Code39 contains 7 special characters in addition to digits and uppercase letters.

Temperature-controlled storage and distribution of goods

Square or rectangular 2-dimensional camera-readable code with high information density

e.g., of foodstuffs, is only permitted if special, non-harmful inks approved under food regulations are used

EAN: European Article Number – barcode conforming to ISO/IEC standard 15420

(also GTIN-13) 13-digit numerical barcode for product marking

EFPIA is the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.

(electronic pedigree) Data record tracking every movement of a product in the supply chain

“EU Directive 2011/62/EU aims to improve protection for patients against falsified medicines”

Software containing processes where a signature on paper can be replaced by an electronic signature

Compressed barcode for compact data representation

The technology for data identification, capture, transmission, and marking

Ink with certain properties

An IQ (installation qualification) records compliance with previously defined requirements for the setup and installation of delivered equipment.

At Wolke, this term also describes a formatted and saved printed text.

The printhead is replaced automatically whenever a cartridge is changed.

Size of the square or rectangular code image

Printheads often have one or more nozzle rows to eject droplets of ink

A barcode used for ZIP codes in the USA

The lifecycle of goods as they move from production through wholesaling and retailing and beyond to the consumer, recorded in accordance with EU Directive 178/2002

QR stands for quick response, a 2D code originally developed for logistics in vehicle production. 2D codes can be read with smartphone cameras and usually contain links to specific Internet sites.

Product falsification can be countered by having unique serial numbers printed onto pharmaceutical sales items.

In a thermal ink jet cartridge, current pulses pass through heating elements to generate and eject minute droplets of ink.

Tracking and tracing of shipments or products

The UPC-E code compresses 11 numbers (like UP-A) into an 8-digit barcode.