GS1 GTIN Management Fact Sheet - GTIN Allocation Rules
A separate unique GTIN is required whenever any of the pre-defined characteristics of an item are different in any way that is
relevant to the trading process. The guiding principle is if the customer is expected to distinguish a new trade item from an old
trade item and purchase accordingly, a new GTIN should be assigned. There could also be other requirements like regulatory
compliance that should be kept in mind.
GS1 General Specifications Standard
The foundational GS1 standard that defines how identification keys, data attributes and barcodes must be used in business applications. Release 25.0, Ratified, Jan 25
GS1 South Africa User Activate Guide
The Activate User guide will assist members to navigate the Activate platform and help you Assign GTIN & GLN Numbers and Download Barcode Images & Symbols.
GS1 South Africa Online Member Portal User Guide
The Online Member Portal User guide will assist members to navigate the GS1 South Africa portal and address questions or challenges when applying for Barcodes Online
GS1 Barcodes Fact SheetGS1-DataBar Family
The GS1 DataBar family consists of seven types of barcodes. Four of the barcodes are applied in scanning at retail point-of-sale (POS), two of which are able to carry additional information such as a serial number, lot number of expiry date. GS1 DataBar is also applied in general distribution and logistics environments.
GS1 Barcodes Fact Sheet-GS1 2D Barcodes
GS1 DataMatrix and GS1 QR Code are”2D Matrix” symbols that can carry all GS1 keys and attributes. It can be applied to hold trade item information such as the item expiry date, serial number or batch/lot number. The 2D symbols can also be used to specify the ‘extended packaging URL’ in support of mobile phone scanning applications.
Global Location Number (GLN)
The Global Location Number can be used by companies to identify their locations, giving them complete flexibility to identify any type or level of location required.
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) can be used by a company to uniquely identify all of its trade items. GS1 defines trade items as products or services that are priced, ordered or invoiced at any point in the supply chain.
