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MERCHANTABLE LIFE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inventory and Material Management
  • Packaging Standards and Regulations
DEF

The length of time which an item of supply can be stored under specified environmental conditions and continue to remain suitable for its intended use.

Key term(s)
  • merchantable life

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des stocks et du matériel
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Emballages)
DEF

Période de temps pendant laquelle un article d'approvisionnement peut être stocké dans des conditions prévues d'humidité, de température et d'éclairage, et demeurer en état d'utilisation conformément au but pour lequel il a été conçu.

Spanish

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