ISO & GS1 Barcode Grading

ISO 15415 and ISO 15416 General Specification Barcode Grading

Packaging Compliance Labs offers ISO 15415 and ISO 15416 barcode grading to determine if a barcode will scan easily. Testing barcode print quality will ensure industry compliance, reduce the number of product returns, and reduce packaging waste and expenses.

Industry Application

This barcode verification test quantifies the barcode legibility of a packaging system. It is typically used for printing-process qualifications and evaluating different types of barcodes after distribution or shelf life events. With increased regulations around UDI and EU MDR, barcode grading is emerging as an important consideration of the packaging validation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does barcode grade do?
This barcode verification test quantifies the barcode legibility of a packaging system. It is typically used for printing-process qualifications and evaluating barcodes after distribution or shelf life events.

What standards does PCL use to test for barcode grading?
Packaging Compliance Labs offers ISO 15415 and ISO 15416 barcode grading to determine how easily a code will scan.