Annex

The unique identification shall comprise:

1. 1..

   a human readable part of the identification containing the following:

   1. (a)

      the name of the manufacturer;

   2. (b)

      an alphanumerical code containing:

      1. (i)

         two letters identifying the Member State (place of production or import onto the Community market, e.g. AT = Austria);

      2. (ii)

         three digits identifying the name of the manufacturing site (attributed by the national authorities);

      3. (iii)

         the unique product code and logistical information designed by the manufacturer;

2. 2..

   an electronic readable identification in barcode and/or matrix code format that relates directly to the alphanumerical identification code.

   Example:

   

3. 3..

   For articles too small to affix the unique product code and logistical information designed by the manufacturer, the information under 1(b)(i), 1(b)(ii) and 2 shall be considered sufficient.

   F1For articles too small to affix the information under point 1(b)(i) and (ii) and point 2 or where it is technically impossible due to their shape or design to affix a unique identification, a unique identification shall be affixed on each smallest packaging unit.

   Each smallest packaging unit shall be closed with a seal.

   Each plain detonator or booster falling under the exemption set out in the second paragraph shall be marked in a durable way so as to ensure that it is clearly legible with the information under point 1(b)(i) and (ii). The number of plain detonators and boosters contained shall be printed on the smallest packaging unit.

   Each detonating cord falling under the exemption set out in the second paragraph shall be marked with the unique identification on the reel or spool and, where applicable, on the smallest packaging unit.