The International Tracking Standard Foundation’s (I-TRACK Foundation) International Attribute Tracking Standard (Standard) provides general principles and definitions for a robust attribute tracking mechanism. Underneath this overarching Standard, organizations can develop more detailed Product Code documents.

These Product Codes can be developed independently of the I-TRACK Foundation but must be reviewed and Accredited by the I-TRACK Foundation to ensure consistency with the Standard. This allows a variety of products to be reliably tracked under one familiar and internationally recognized name: I-TRACK.

Once Accredited, the owner of a Product Code is known as a Code Manager. Code Managers can be for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, or governmental bodies that see a need and opportunity to facilitate new markets. Having various Code Managers enables implementation by local and national authorities while maintaining the adherence to robust tracking mechanisms in line with the Standard.