This standard is applicable to a kind of permanent bar-code label through which the vehicle identification number can be identified automatically.
This standard specifies the basic content requirements of vehicle identification number (VIN) bar-code label, technical requirements of bar-code and performance test methods of label.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, all the editions indicated are valid. All standards are subject to revision. All parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest edition of the normative document is applicable.
GB/T 12908-1991 3 of 9 Bar Code
GB/T 14522-1993 Accelerated Weathering Test Method for Plastics, Coatings and Rubber Materials Used for Machinery Industrial Products
GB/T 16736-1997 Road vehicles - Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) - Content and Structure (idt ISO 3779)
GB/T 18411-2001 Road Vehicle C Manufacture Plate
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply.
3.1 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
a group of character code composed of letters and single digit that is designated by the manufacturer for the purpose of identifying a vehicle according to the requirements of GB/T 16736
3.2 Label
a kind of carrier including bar-code and human readable code character information
3.3 Bar-code reader
generally, it is a kind of bar-code reading equipment composed of non-contact scanner, decoder and data converter
3.4 Permanent label
GB/T 18410-2001 The following standards are cited：
