What is MIME type "application/vnd.etsi.asic-s+zip"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/vnd.etsi.asic-s+zip is a container format built on a zip archive. It packages files with their digital signatures in a secure, verifiable bundle.

This MIME type follows ETSI standards for digital signatures. It ensures that the signed document and its signature data remain linked and intact.

• Main use case: Bundling a document with its digital signature for secure transmission.
• Ensures file integrity during digital exchanges.
• Supports legal and business transactions requiring trusted digital signatures.

Files using this format typically have extensions like SCS or ASICS. These names signal that the file is an Associated Signature Container Simple.

For further technical details on ETSI standards, explore resources at ETSI.

Associated file extensions

.scs, .asics

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/vnd.etsi.asic-s+zip
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.etsi.asic-s+zip">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.etsi.asic-s+zip');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.scs, .asics