Element

copyElementTypeCode

 

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Scheme-Status:

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Type:

artwork_content_common:CopyElementTypeCodeType

 

   

   

Definition:

Code specifying the type or copy element. For example: BRAND_NAME.

   

GDD URN:

   

Applicable Codes:

Code

Code Name

Code Description

ACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_DECLARATION

Active ingredients declaration

Active ingredients as printed on the artwork

ACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_HEADER

Active ingredients header

Ingredients term to be translated (e.g. Ingredients:, Contains: )

ADDITIONAL_PRODUCT_VARIANT_INFORMATION

Additional product variant information

Additional information required to identify the product variant, necessary to communicate to the industry to help define the product. Multiple variants can be established for each GTIN.

ADMINISTRATION_ROUTE

Administration route

The route of administration in pharmacology is the path by which a drug or other substance is taken into the body. Routes of administration are generally classified by the location at which the substance is applied.
Examples include "Oral", "Intravenous", "Intramuscular", "Topical".

ALLERGEN_STATEMENT

Allergen statement

Textual description of the presence or absence of allergens as governed by local rules and regulations, specified as one string.

ASSEMBLY_INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly instructions

Information directing consumers on how to assemble or install a product.

BEST_BEFORE_DATE

Best before date

Best Before Date on the label or package signifies the end of the period under which the product will retain specific quality attributes or claims even though the product may continue to retain positive quality attributes after this date. Best Before Date is primarily used for consumer information and may be a regulatory requirement.
Best-before-dates are about quality, not safety. When the date is passed, it doesn't mean that the product will be harmful, but it might begin to lose its effectiveness, flavor and/or texture.
Note that the best before date will typically not be part of the printed artwork itself but will be "overprinted" on top of the artwork during the manufacturing/assembly process of the packaged or labeled product.

BEST_BEFORE_DATE_HEADER

Best before date header

Prefix text header that typically precedes the packaging date.
Unlike the actual packaging date itself this prefix text will in some cases be part of the printed artwork.

BRAND_NAME

Brand name

uniquely identify a line of trade item or services. This is recognizable by the consumer. [Ref: GDD]
For drugs the pharmaceutical company typically gives the drug a trade name. The term trade name is a standard term in the pharmaceutical industry for a brand name or trademark name. Example: "Lipitor" is a trade name for atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medication.

CHEMICAL_NAME

Chemical name

Chemical names are the scientific names, based on the molecular structure of the drug. There are various systems of chemical nomenclature and thus various chemical names for any one substance. The most important is the IUPAC name. Chemical names are typically too long / complex to be commonly used in referring to a drug. Sometimes, a company that is developing a drug might give the drug a company code, which is used to identify the drug while it is in development.
Example:  "2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid" is the chemical name for Ibuprofen.

CONSUMER_GUARANTEE

Consumer guarantee

A statement that ensures the quality of the enclosed product (e.g. if you do not like this product, return to the manufacturer).

CONSUMPTION_CONTEXT

Consumption context

Describes the context (i.e. the product, the form of the product, a combination of products) for which the consumption information is provided. The name of the consumption context should appear as a column header on the label.  This element may be omitted if there is only one consumption context. Examples:  “Cereal”,”Cereal with ½ cup milk”; “Prepared”, “Unprepared”

CONTACT_INFORMATION

Contact information

How to contact the manufacturer, includes local and regional contact information.

CONTENT_CLAIM

Content claim

Claims related to the amount, volume, weight, etc.. of the product (e.g. 35 Percent more in package).

COPYRIGHT_TRADEMARK_STATEMENT

Copyright trademark statement

Statement that further defines the marks used on the package or the overall status (typically, the symbols appear directly with the copy).  Examples:  ABC is TM of XYZ Corporation, Copyright XYZ Corporation, 2010.

CROSS_SELL

Cross sell

Marketing copy used to direct consumers to related products.

DECLARATION_CONTEXT_FOOTNOTE

Declaration context footnote

Identifies the quantitative amounts are declared (e.g. in case of dual-declaration of food as packaged and as prepared). Examples: "Amount in mix." "Amount in Cereal. One half cup skim milk contributes an additional 40 calories, 65 mg sodium, 6 g total carbohydrates (6  - g sugars), and 4 g protein."

DIET_EXCHANGES

Diet exchanges

Values of the nutritional content of the product that can be used in an exchange diet system. Values are based on accepted guidelines, often related to American Diabetes Association conventions.

DISCLAIMER

Disclaimer

A statement intended to specify or limit the scope of the rights and obligations related to the product; typically a footnote that clarifies or supports a claim.. e.g. Not responsible for this product.

DISPOSAL_INFORMATION

Disposal information

Specific instructions pertaining to disposal of the product. For example: ‘Do not flush’ instructions on Feminine Care packaging.

DISTRIBUTION_STATEMENT

Distribution statement

Statements of distribution (i.e. distributed by)

DOSAGE_INSTRUCTIONS

Dosage instructions

Specific instructions on the quantity of the drug or product to use or consume within a specified timeframe.
Example: "200 to 400 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed."

DRUG_FACTS

Drug facts

Drug facts as printed on the artwork

ENVIRONMENT_STATEMENTS

Environment statements

Statement indicating that the product shows consideration for the environment. Example: contains at least 25 percent post consumer recycled content. Environmental statements can be mandatory or claims. Can also cover icons, text and disposal instructions.

EXPIRATION_DATE

Expiration date

The date until which the product can be expected to meet the specifications/standards set forward by the manufacturer, provided it is kept under the prescribed storage conditions. The expiration date limits the time during which the article may be dispensed or used.
Note that the expiration date will typically not be part of the printed artwork itself but will be "overprinted" on top of the artwork during the manufacturing/assembly process of the packaged or labeled product.

EXPIRATION_DATE_HEADER

Expiration date header

Prefix text header that typically precedes the expiration date. Example: "EXP:".
Unlike the actual expiry date itself this pre-fix text will in some be part of the printed artwork.

FUNCTIONAL_NAME

Functional name

The product description that tells consumers exactly what the product is.  E.g. Shampoo, Detergent, Potato Crisps, Toothbrush, Razor. Statement of Identity is a government-required component in the United States, regulated by the Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, Part 101).

GENERIC_NAME

Generic name

A non-proprietary name of a drug. During development a pharmaceutical company applies for regulatory approval of the drug by the relevant national regulatory agency and for a generic (non proprietary) name for that country. The generic names usually indicate via their stems what drug class the drug belongs to and may appear on the package or label in addition to the BRAND_NAME (trade name).
Examples: Diazepam, Paracetamol.

GROSS_CONTENT_STATEMENT

Gross content statement

Description of the entire content across all of the individual units. For example, contains 30 10 oz cinnamon rolls.

GTIN_HEADER

GTIN header

The global trade item number (GTIN) is typically encoded in a data carrier (barcode) that is printed on the package. In some case the GTIN number also appears printed in human-readable form on the package or label and it may be preceded by a specific header or label to distinguish this identification number from other numbers.
Example: "GTIN:"

ICON_VARIABLE_TEXT

Icon variable text

Variable text that needs to be added inside of or in close proximity to a standard icon. Example: The number of laundry loads to be shown inside of a measuring-cup icon (varies by package size).

IMPORTER_STATEMENT

Importer statement

Required importation statements (i.e. Imported by)

INACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_DECLARATION

Inactive ingredients declaration

Inactive ingredients as printed on the artwork

INACTIVE_INGREDIENTS_HEADER

Inactive ingredients header

Ingredients term to be translated (e.g. Ingredients:, Contains: )

INGREDIENTS_DECLARATION

Ingredients declaration

Actual ingredients list

INGREDIENTS_HEADER

Ingredients header

Ingredients term to be translated (e.g. Ingredients:, Contains: )

INSIGNIFICANT_AMOUNT_FOOTNOTE

Insignificant amount footnote

Lists nutrients that are present in insignificant amounts as a localized text string. Example: "Not a significant source of trans fat.". In case of bilingual tables with an the InsignificantSource statement will typically be communicated via two InsignificantSource elements each with a different value for the "Locale"

INTERNAL_PACKAGE_IDENTIFIER

Internal package identifier

An identification code or number that should be printed on the package and that uniquely identifies the package in the system of record of the manufacturer, typically used for traceability for type of product.

LOCAL_CONTACT_INFORMATION

Local contact information

Local information on how to contact the manufacturer within a specific country.

LOCATION_OF_ORIGIN

Location of origin

The Country/Province/Area/Region where the product came from. Also called the Made-in Statement.

LOT_NUMBER

Lot number

Statements of the lot number as printed on the artwork. Lot number, control number, or batch number means any distinctive combination of letters, numbers, or symbols, or any combination of them, from which the complete history of the manufacture, processing, packing, holding, and distribution of a batch or lot of drug product or other material can be determined.

LOT_NUMBER_HEADER

Lot number header

Prefix text header that typically precedes the lot number. Examples: "LOT:", "Batch No.:".
Unlike the actual lot number itself this prefix text is in some cases part of the printed artwork.

MANUFACTURER_STATEMENT

Manufacturer statement

Statements of manufacturing or assembly (i.e. Manufactured by or Assembled by:))

MANUFACTURING_SITE

Manufacturing site

Describes where the product was manufactured; used to verify correct ‘Country of Origin’ statement; as such, this Copy Element may or may not appear on the package artwork itself.

MARKETING_CLAIM

Marketing claim

Statement that is used in advertising a product and that addresses some positive aspect of the product’s performance or a benefit to be gained from use of that product. A disclaimer may also be needed.

MARKETING_COPY

Marketing copy

Copy directly related to the marketing of the product; Copy related to a specific promotion.  Not relating to claimed product or package performance.

NET_CONTENT_STATEMENT

Net content statement

The net content statement also referred to as net quantity of contents is the statement on the label which provides the amount of product in the container or package. It is typically expressed in weight, measure or numeric count.
For count-based net quantity statements this statement will typically indicate the number of units in the container.
Examples: "500 ml (1 pt 0.9 fl oz)", "Net wt 1 lb 8 oz (680g)", "30 Tablets".

NOT_FOR_SALE_STATEMENT

Not for sale statement

Statement that limits the scope of the sale of this project. E.g. not intended for individual sale; sample only

NUMBER_OF_SERVINGS_PER_PACKAGE

Number of servings per package

(SERVING_PER_CONTAINER ) Indicates the number of servings per container that should be displayed on the label. This is typically a integer value: 1, 2,  but can also be a non-integral value such as: "about 3", "va'ried". This element may be omitted for single serving containers.

NUTRITIONAL_CLAIM

Nutritional claim

Copy that states, suggests, or implies that a food has particular nutritional properties including but not limited to the energy value and to the content of protein, fat and carbohydrates, as well as the content of vitamins and minerals.

NUTRITION_FACTS

Nutrition facts

Statements of the nutritional value of the product.

ONLINE_PRINTER_HEADER

Online printer header

Statements which describe text which will be printed directly on the product at the time of packaging by the plant.

OPENING_INSTRUCTIONS

Opening instructions

Information directing the consumer how to open the package

PACKAGE_COUNT

Package count

Number of items or doses within each package. Additional Content Statement - Used as a secondary descriptor of the package contents where location is different than Net Contents.
For example: 22 Loads, "Contains 2 Scented Refills." "10 doses" (e.g. for a drug in liquid/syrup form in a bottle of 50 ml that e.g. contains 10 doses of 5ml each).

PACKAGING_CLAIM

Packaging claim

Declaration about the primary or secondary packaging (e.g. made out of recycled materials, easy open lid, etc..)

PACKAGING_DATE

Packaging date

The packaging date is the date when the goods were packed as determined by the packager. The date may refer to the trade item itself or to items contained.

PACKAGING_DATE_HEADER

Packaging date header

Prefix text header that typically precedes the packaging date.
Unlike the actual packaging date itself this prefix text will in some cases be part of the printed artwork.

PACKING_STATEMENT

Packing statement

Statements of packing (i.e. Packed by as used in Asia and India).

PATENT_NUMBERS

Patent numbers

Used to separate the Patent Numbers, which do not get translated, from the Patent statement, which does get translated.

PATENT_STATEMENT

Patent statement

Patent statement as printed on the artwork

PREPARATION_INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation instructions

Information directing consumers on how to prepare the product.

PRESERVATIVES

Preservatives

Statement or list of ingredients that are used to prevent spoiling in foods that may be exposed to air, mold, and bacteria.

PRICING_STATEMENT

Pricing statement

Copy related to the pricing or discounts of the product (for example, Suggested Retail Price).

PRODUCTION_DATE

Production date

The production date is the production or assembly date determined by the manufacturer.
The date may refer to the trade item itself or to items contained.
In some cases the date and optionally the time the product was manufactured needs to appear as text on the package.

PRODUCTION_DATE_HEADER

Production date header

Prefix text header that typically precedes the production / manufacturing date. Example: "MFD:".
Unlike the actual manufacturing date itself this prefix text is in some cases part of the printed artwork.

PRODUCT_DISPLAY_DISCLAIMER

Product display disclaimer

Text that indicates that images depicted on the package are not literal examples of the enclosed product. Example: "Product enlarged to show detail" or "Serving Suggestion"

PRODUCT_FEATURES

Product features

Data is used to provide information to consumer about product that they are buying and potential differentiate it from others.

PRODUCT_USE

Product use

Consumer communication about the product’s purpose and when to use.

PROMOTIONAL_COPY

Promotional copy

Copy related to a specific promotion

QUALITY_STATEMENTS

Quality statements

Used to encompass required statement that "product quality is qualified". Example: meets or exceeds ____ requirements.

RECIPE

Recipe

An extended use recipe where the product is used with other ingredients to yield a new result different than the packed product.

RECYCLE_STATEMENT

Recycle statement

Recycle statement printed on the artwork

REGIONAL_CONTACT_INFORMATION

Regional contact information

Regional information on how to contact the manufacturer.

REGISTRATION_INFORMATION

Registration information

Statement and/or number of required registration
i.e. MoH (ministry of health). This could for example include the reimbursement number (NHRN) used by a government of a country or state to identify pharmaceutical products which are reimbursed by that government.

REGISTRATION_INFORMATION_HEADER

Registration information header

In some cases registration information (e.g. a registration number) may not be part of the printed artwork (e.g. it could be post-printed or applied with a sticker on the package after printing). In such cases there may be a prefix header text such as "Reg No.:" or "NHRN:"  that is part of the artwork and is printed on the package or label that precedes the actual "REGISTRATION_INFOMATION" (number).

SELL_BY_DATE

Sell By date

Indicates the date specified by the manufacturer as the last date the retailer is to offer the product for sale to the Consumer. The product should not be merchandised after this date.

SELL_BY_DATE_HEADER

Sell By date header

Prefix text header that typically precedes the sell by date.
Unlike the actual sell by date itself this prefix text will in some cases be part of the printed artwork.

SERIAL_NUMBER

Serial number

Serial numbers are properties that can be different for stock items of the same product.  Unlike lot or batch numbers, there is a one-to-one relationship as a unique number is assigned to a single product. No other product can exist with the same serial number. A serial number is often used on packages where it is important to track warranty and service issues after a sale.
Note that the serial number will typically not be part of the printed artwork itself but will be "overprinted" on top of the artwork during the manufacturing/assembly process of the packaged or labelled product.

SERIAL_NUMBER_HEADER

Serial number header

Prefix text header that typically precedes the serial number. Example: "SN:".
Unlike the actual serial number itself this prefix text is in some cases part of the printed artwork.

SERVINGS_PER_KEYWORD

Servings per keyword

Indicates the keyword to use for xxx in the "Servings Per xxx" statement. Typical values are: Container, Box, Pouch, Package, Bag. In case this element is omitted, "Servings Per Container" will be assumed

SERVING_SIZE

Serving size

Indicates the size of a typical serving of the food product as it should be displayed on the package, typically as a combination of a well-known household measure and a physical weight.  Examples: 1 box, 1 package, 1 bar, 1 Cup (56g), 1 box (35g), 1 package, 1 bar, 1 oz., 1 tsp (5 ml).  For bilingual tables there will typically be two ServingSize elements, with a different value of the (optional) Locale attribute.  Example: "pour 1 bâtonnet (2,7 g)"

SHELF_LIFE_STATEMENT

Shelf life statement

Statements of shelf life as printed on the artwork or instruction for consumer on how to read the manufacturing/expiry date. Examples: "Defrost thoroughly before use and use within 24 hours", "Eat within a week of opening."

STORAGE_INSTRUCTIONS

Storage instructions

Information directing consumers on the conditions required to store the product

STRENGTH

Strength

Additional information required to identify the product variant, necessary to define the product. In some cases strength is used as a means to differentiate between (the potency of) different variants of a product and/or the strength of various active ingredients and this may then appear as a separate statement on the package or label. Typically used in pharmaceutical applications. Examples: "Extra Strong", "1g/250mg".

SUB_BRAND_NAME

Sub brand name

Second level of brand. Can be a trademark. It is the primary differentiating factor that a brand owner wants to communicate to the consumer or buyer. E.g. Yummy-Cola Classic. In this example Yummy-Cola is the brand and Classic is the subBrand.

SWEEPSTAKES_OFFER

Sweepstakes offer

Contest offers included on the packaging for marketing purposes.

TARGET_MARKET

Target market

(COUNTRIES_OF_SALE ) The countries where this product will be sold. This is NON-printing information, which may be required for communication to artwork studios for type-size and other regulatory compliance details.

TECHNICAL_FACTS

Technical facts

Statements of the technical characteristics of the product.

TENDER_INFORMATION

Tender information

In some cases certain healthcare products (e.g. drugs) may be funded by the government and be purchased via a tender program. In that case there may be a requirement to display information about the tender (tender number) on the package or label often combined with specific graphical symbols.

THIRD_PARTY_ENDORSEMENTS

Third party endorsements

Official endorsements of the products by 3rd party organizations (e.g. Federal Dental Association approves this product).

TRADE_ITEM_FORM_DESCRIPTION

Trade item form description

Identifies the physical occurrence or shape of a product itself rather than its form of packaging [Ref: GDD Trade Item Form Description] For example, a detergent can be powder or liquid. A deodorant can be roll-on/spray/solid.
For drug products this statement is typically used to specify the dosage form. This is statement of the physical characteristics (form) of a drug product - e.g., tablet, capsule or solution - which contains the drug substance and almost invariably other ingredients, such as excipient, fillers, flavours, preservatives, emulsifiers, etc. Examples: "Aerosol", "Capsules", "Cream", "Tablets".

UNDER_LICENSE_STATEMENT

Under license statement

Under license statement as printed on the artwork

USAGE_INSTRUCTIONS

Usage instructions

Direction for Use information directing consumers on how to use the product

VARIANT

Variant

Used to identify the variant of the product. Variants are the distinguishing characteristics that differentiate products with the same brand and size including such things as the particular flavour, fragrance, taste.

VIOLATOR

Violator

Violator claim (e.g. "New" or "Improved"). Intended to catch the consumer’s attention and is on a given product for a limited period of time.

WARNING_STATEMENTS

Warning statements

Warning information is additional information that outlines special requirements, warning and caution information printed on the package.

WARRANTY_DESCRIPTION

Warranty description

(WARRANTY) Any guarantee promised by the manufacturer related to the product or packaging. E.g. We guarantee the quality of this product.

WEBSITE

Website

Website address

zzzz_NUTRIENT_PDV

UN/INFOODS Nutrient PDV

The percentage of daily value intake for the specified nutrient. To construct the full code replace zzzz with UN/INFOODS code. Example: FASAT_NUTRIENT_PDV = 5

zzzz_NUTRIENT_PREFIX

UN/INFOODS Nutrient prefix

An optional prefix string that should be printed before the quantitative amount by weight of the nutrient using a prefix text that is allowed by the relevant CFR. To construct the full code replace zzzz with UN/INFOODS code. Example: ENER-_NUTRIENT_PREFIX = less than

zzzz_NUTRIENT_VALUE

UN/INFOODS Nutrient value

The nutrient value for the specified nutrient. To construct the full code replace zzzz with UN/INFOODS code. Example ENER-_NUTRIENT_VALUE = 15