ISO DIS 21041

Description / Abstract: This International Standard provides principles and best practice guidelines for unit pricing displayed by written, printed or electronic means. It is intended to improve the accuracy and usability of unit pricing for consumers. Retailers, policy makers and other stakeholders in the supply chain establish best practice for displaying and disclosing the unit price of products including what unit prices are and how they are to be used by

— defining unit pricing systems and types of labels and promotions to which it may apply,

— assisting retailers, policy makers and other stakeholders in the supply chain to improve their current unit pricing systems, and

— enhancing transparency of pricing information to consumers.

This Standard includes

— where and how unit prices should be provided,

— units of measure used to express unit price including: weight, length, volume, count, area, and other forms of measure,

— the display of unit price, and

— implementation, communication and education of consumers.

This Standard is applicable to pre-packaged and non – packaged. Food and consumer products where the price is displayed, including

— at point of sale, including in-store and online, and

— when relevant communications about the product are released (including advertising by electronic and printed formats).

This International Standard excludes services and merchandise such as clothing and electronic goods sold as a single item.