Overview
Each outer case must contain a Shipping Label displaying the information from the Zone content table below, and in the appropriate size.
Non-EDI
Template (Editable Version Attached at End of Article):
EDI
MASTER/OUTER CASE & PALLET LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR EDI VENDORS
Indigo expects that the majority of our vendors are transacting via EDI. This section applies to all vendors transacting via EDI. General Label Requirements (EDI shipments) A labeling violation will occur if a label is missing, inaccurate or unscannable. Reasons why a label would be identified as missing, inaccurate or unscannable include:
- GS1-128 label is missing
- Invalid SSCC-18 code used for Handling Unit Number
- Invalid characters (presence of symbols or alpha characters)
- Duplicate barcodes (duplicate barcodes will not be accepted)
- Photocopy (photocopies of labels taped to cases will not scan correctly)
- Poor print quality which causes the label to not scan correctly
- Defaced and/or partially missing label
- Barcode and human readable are different (barcode must de-code to the human readable number printed on the label)
- Barcode is too big (bleeds to edge of label) or too small
- Tape over label (including “clear” tape)
- PO #, UPC, Carton QTY not indicated on the label
- Incorrect item UPC and/or carton QTY indicated on label
- Incorrect Ship-to included on the label
- Carton weight is missing
Outer Case (Master Carton) Label Requirements for EDI Vendors Sending Case/Pack Level ASNs
Each Outer Case must contain an EDI GS1-128 Label in accordance with GS1 Global Standards. Indigo’s label requirements follow standard GS1/EAN SSCC-18 common label formats. Detailed information about the SSCC-18 data structure and associated GS1/EAN-128 symbol can be found online at http://www.gs1ca.org/home.asp. Indigo GS1- 128 Label Zones The label is formatted into several information zones. Zones include both human readable information and GS1/EAN-128 information. Each zone contains a zone title and information pertaining to that zone. Please see the illustration and the zone explanations below.
Label Placement
• The GS1-128 label must be placed on the shortest side of the outer case on the right hand
side.
• Labels must all be placed under shrink wrap (not overtop), but the barcode on the label
must be scannable.
• Barcodes must be printed in vertical bar configuration.
• Placement of the label must be such that the bottom edge of the barcode containing the
SSCC-18 is located at least 1.25 inches from the bottom of the outer case (shipping
container);
• The outermost bar of the barcode cannot be closer than 1.25 inches from the vertical edge
of the outer case (shipping container);
• If unable to have the barcode containing the SSCC-18 at least 1.25 inch from any edge of
the outer case (shipping container), then place the GS1-128 carton label on "top" of the
outer case (shipping container);
• Outer cases should only contain one unique GS1-128 label. All additional “internal” barcodes
on the outer case must be marked out or covered as this is in conflict with the barcode on
the GS1 -128 shipping label.
Cross Dock Label Requirements (where applicable)
Indigo’s labeling requirements for cross-dock shipments are slightly modified from the GS1-128
Label Zone Example provided above. The Final Destination Name and Address in Zone F must also include the Indigo DC Dock Spot that corresponds to this Final Destination Name & Address.
For further assistance or approvals please fill out the Vendor Compliance Support form, selecting Packaging and Label Assistance.