The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Item Level Standard describes best practices, processes, and methods for item identification, verification, traceability, product characteristics, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) throughout the global automotive supply chain. Originally published and regularly updated by a global committee of experts, this standard is based on ISO and GS1 standards and recommends the basic features of data carriers as applied to an item, product, part, component, module or assembly.