The main changes in point 5 and 7
5-Data Matrix Encoding Requirements (changes in exp date to align with GS1 standards)
7- Human Readable Interpretation (HRI) as below ( Clear examples given)
As below for data matrix :
EPTTS Data Matrix ECC 200 is mandatory. Encoded elements include
(01) GTIN, (21) Serial Number, (17) Expiry Date, and (10) Batch/Lot.
Expiry Date shall be encoded using Global standard AI (17) in YYMMDD format.
If only month/year is known: EPTTS requires you encode the last day of that month. • Exp: June 2026 → (17)260630
For Human Readable Interpretation (HRI), the expiry date may be printed in any clear local format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD) provided it represents the same date as encoded in AI (17).
If only month/year is available, the encoded AI (17) date shall use the last day of that month.