Guidelines for Product ID, Labels & Shipments (GPID)

Executive Overview: Guide to Bar Code, Common Forms and EC/EDI for Manufacturers and Distributors

This guide has been prepared for manufacturers, packagers and distributors of products provided through the hobby products industry supply chain.  The recommendations made are intended to provide a common method for communicating critical information throughout this distribution channel.  This includes manufacturing, distribution and retail sales.

Product ID, Labels & Shipments

This document provides further explanation about the CHA guideline and identifies the standards necessary to help you move your merchandise through the hobby industry supply chain including retail stores and distribution centers.

Craft and Hobby Industry Standards Matrix -- All our standards in one place arranged so you only have to get the level of detail you need.

The Matrix provides CHA members an easy way to identify and understand the most common practices regarding product identification, packaging, shipping and the communication of information about products and shipments.