GS1-AI-17

Expiry date for fresh produce and medicines.

Definition

AI 17 is mandatory for perishables (EU 1169/2011), medicines (FMD EU 2011/62/EU), with strict YYMMDD format. If only YY-MM known (medicine), use 00 for the day. Present in DESADV.

Origin

GS1 General Specifications §3.2 — AI 17.

Example in context

Lactel milk box exp. 14 May 2026: (01)03256013012345(17)260514.

Related terms

• AI 10 — associated lot.