OS - Office Supplies
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0A Books & Pads
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1A Envelopes & Shipping Boxes
2A Trash Bags & Cans
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0 Office supplies
0A. Books & Pads
This category covers:
- pads
- pocket books
- drawing albums
- paper for notes
- phone address books
- diaries
- flip chart pads
- paper bounded and not - designed for handwriting, drawing, note taking
Note: difference with category 0B Forms – the products have no specialized marking strictly defining its purpose. DataSource Channel Product Classifications
0B. Forms
- This category covers:
- accounting books
- tickets
- checks
- school journal
- calendars
- planners
- Carbon or carbonless copying paper sets despite its purpose.
Note: paper bounded and not, designed to be used for some strictly defined professional purpose (have
preprinted fields that define its purpose). It can be printer compatible.
0C. Writing & Drawing Tools
This category covers any instrument used to create images and its refills:
- pens
- pencils
- fiber-tip pens
- markers
- paints
- chalks
- compass
- paint brushes
- security markers
- refills for all the above
- any instrument used to create images and its refills
Note: stamp ink and stamp pens goes to 0I Stamps & Accessories.
Presentation accessory kit that includes only markers should be described here. But if this kit includes
other whiteboard accessories (board eraser, magnets, etc.) - it goes to 0G Presentation Accessories.
0D. Craft & Art Supplies
This category covers craft, art and correction instruments and supplies:
- paper / cardboard for construction and appliqué.
- craft and art adhesives (pads)
- templates
- craft and art glues
- modeling clay
- rulers
- erasers
- pencil sharpeners
- correction instruments and supplies
- cutting mats
0E. Filing & Storage
This category covers:
- sheet protectors
- folders and files
- boxes for documents and cards
- indices and dividers
- display books
- rotary card files
- clipboards
- letter trays
- magazine files
0F. Presentation
This category covers products designed for presentation:
- any kind of boards for presentations (whiteboards, bulletin board, chalkboard, etc.)
- literature holders
- display panel systems
- sign holders
- easels and easel stands
- badges (including door and desktop)
- poster frames
Note: Common photo frames (holders) should be described in VA Photo Frames. Printable badge inserts go to EI
Printer Consumables category. Signs itself and common geographic maps go to 2J Signage & Posters.
0G. Presentation Accessories
This category covers accessories for products from 0F Presentation category.
Note: Presentation accessory kit that includes only markers should be described in 0C Writing & Drawing Tools
category.
0H. Clips, Pins & Staples
This category covers:
- clips
- staples
- pins
0I. Stamps & Accessories
This category covers:
- stamps
- stamp pads
- stamp ink
- stamp pens
- embossing presses
- various stamp accessories
0J. Desk Accessories
This category covers:
- staplers
- hole punches
- desk pads
- paperweights
- bookends
- pen/pencil holders/stands
- clip dispensers
- note holders
- desk organizers (bundled with some accessories or empty)
- desk accessories sets
- accessories and spare parts for all the above
Note: Staple guns and hammer tackers should be described in 5A Hand Tools. So called "comb binding hole
punchers" go to OC Binding Machines. Such products are usually designed to make about 20 holes at once.
1. Shipping & Packaging
1A. Envelopes & Shipping Boxes
This category covers:
- envelopes
- shipping and mailing boxes
- gift bags and boxes
- postage stamps
Note: The category is designed for ready to use products. The raw materials designed for packaging/packing goes to
1C Packaging Materials.
1B. Tape & Dispensers
This category covers:
- sticky tape either with dispenser or not
- tape dispensers
1C. Packaging Materials
This category covers:
- bubble wrap
- foam wrap
- packing paper
- shipping labels/tags
- strap
- twine
- desiccant
- corner/edge protectors
- rubber band
Note: The category is designed for raw materials for packing/packaging as well as rubber bands and shipping
labels/tags. Ready to use shipping products (envelopes, boxes, bags, etc.) go to 1A Envelopes & Shipping Boxes.
1D. Mailroom & Packaging Equipment
This category covers:
- postal scales
- sealers
- tag guns, labeling guns
- letter openers, letter folders
- strap tensioners
2. Janitorial & Facilities
2A. Trash Bags & Cans
This category covers:
- trash bags and trash can liners
- trash cans and trash bag holders
- ashtrays (table top and floor standing versions)
- trash cans with ashtray (separate containers or merged in one)
- accessories for trash cans (lids, wheels etc.)
Note: Trash bags for shredders go to EJ Output Accessories. If ashtrays refer to tableware set, they describe in the
category SJ Tableware.
2B. Cleaning Tools
This category covers non-electric cleaning instruments and various accessories for them:
- brooms, mops, squeegees (including accessories such as heads, handles, mop clothes and holders)
- cleaning buckets and mop strainers
- hand brushes and dustpans
- sponges
- dusters and lint rollers
- cleaning tool carts
- cleaning clothes / towels / wipes intended for general usage (for cleaning dust and dirt on various surfaces & tools).
- air dusters (intended for general usage)
Note: Buckets which are not intended for cleanup or mopping goes to 2A Trash Bags & Can. Cleaning
clothes/towels/wipes for electronic equipment are to be described in corresponding categories (System / Input /
Output accessories etc.). Napkins and Round doilies are described in SJ Tableware. Cleaning chemicals (including air
fresheners and air freshener dispensers) goes to 2C Household Chemicals. Cleaning wipes and tissues designed only for skin cleaning are described
in 2D Hygiene. Cleaning pads (cleaning discs) for cleaning machines are
described in SI Small Appliances Accessories.
2C. Household Chemicals
This category intended for household chemicals as well as for dispensers and refills for them:
- air fresheners
- cleaners
- detergents / bleaches / softeners
- polishes
- label & gum removers
- anti-limescales and degreasers
2D. Hygiene
This category intended for all products refer to hygiene (for skin cleaning only):
- soaps and shampoos
- toilet paper
- paper towels
- hand sanitizers and cleaners
- tampons and sanitary pads
Note: Cleaning wipes intended not only for skin but also for various surface cleaning - goes to 2B Cleaning Tools.
Trash bags for sanitary waste - goes to 2A Trash Bags & Cans.
2E. Lighting
This category covers:
- lamps
- flashlights
- light bulbs
- starters
2I. Workwear & Safety
This category covers human protection equipment including protection for body, hands, feet, head, eyes, breathing, etc., as well as other kinds of workwear.
2J. Signage & Posters
This category covers:
- maps (wall or floor mounted only)
- posters
- signs
- flags
Note: Maps combined with dry wipe boards and sign holders go to 0F Presentation category.
3. Food & Beverages
3A. Food
This category covers any kind of food including soups, sauces, spices, sugar, salt, etc., as well as food and beverages
sets. Milk and cream (including powdered) are described in 3B Beverages.
3B. Beverages
This category covers beverages - liquid and instant. Milk and cream (including powdered) are described here.