All zeros are now placed at the end of codes, except for the first two digits. In fact these two digits come in a block, so as to leave room for 100 divisions. However, the six other digits each represent one level of classification, so they cannot be more than 9 groups at a given level of classification. Many items having been added, some codes had letters. These have now been removed.
All codes now have the same structure.
Conversion tables with 1996 version of CPV, CPA, CPC and 26 categories of product are been prepared and are available. Despite all this, the CPV could never be considered as final, because it will evolve with users changing needs. So, it will continuously be revised and developed to satisfactorily reflect the intricacies of certain sectors of public procurement. Of course, several codes may be used. However, the first one will be considered the title.