How do I know if the item requires shelf life markings?
Shelf life markings are specified in contracts, purchase orders, purchase descriptions, specifications, materials standards, and other procurement documents. [REFERENCES: MIL-STD-129] • What are shelf life markings? There are two types of shelf life items. • TYPE I – These items have a definite non extendible period of shelf-life. They are assigned alpha shelf-life codes (SLCs) (excluding ‘X’). • TYPE II – These items have an assigned shelf-life period that may be extended after completion of inspection, test, or restorative action. Type II items are assigned numeric SLCs and ‘X’. • For more information on Shelf life, view the: Shelf Life Code Table, DRN 2943. [REFERENCES: MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1D, Table J.X] • Are the words ‘shelf life’ required to be printed in-the-clear when applying shelf life markings?showNewIcon(“20 Jan 2003”); No. The words ‘shelf life’ or ‘TYPE I’ or ‘TYPE II’ shall not be applied as part of the shelf-life markings. NOTE: Figure 28 is an illustration to sho
