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GS1 BarCodes implementation guidelines

www.gs1india.org
http://www.gs1india.org/http://www.gs1india.org/


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GS1

GS1 is a global not-for-profit standards organisation that develops and

supports the implementation of open, interoperable Supply Chain stds which

enhance effectiveness and efficiency of supply and demand chains.

GS1 standards facilitate physical flow of goods and flow of information about

them across Supply Chains through unique and universal identification of

products, entities etc.

GS1 - The global language of business


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GS1 - global reach

GS1 standards used by over 1 million companies worldwide

Direct presence in over 100 countries

Services over 25 Industry sectors including Retail, Healthcare,

Transport & Logistics, Food etc.


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GS1 India

GS1 India is a not-for-profit standards organisation set up by the Ministry

of Commerce, Govt. of India with Board members comprising:

Ministry of Commerce

CII

FICCI

ASSOCHAM

FIEO

Spices Board

BIS

IMC

IIP

APEDA

Affiliated to GS1 Global, Belgium which oversees 110 GS1 organisations

worldwide.

890 indicates India as

country of origin

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Joint Government Industry

initiative


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Why Standards?

Reduced complexity (hardware, software applications)

Reduced costs (hardware/software purchase, implementation, maintenance)

Ease of understanding by all (trading partners, consumers etc)

Wider choice of vendors/solution providers


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When there are no standards

There are no global standards for shoe sizes!

so companies must -

mark the same shoes differently for differentcountries

specify the right size reference on purchase orders,

invoices and delivery slips

pay extra attention to region-by-region specificities

Result? extra costs passed on to consumers!


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and shoes are a simple example!

Without standards, business processes

would be very complex, especially for

companies that manufacture products

from a large number of components

coming from different places


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The GS1 system

GS1 BarCodesGlobal standards for unique and universal

identification of items, locations, assets etc using

bar codes

GS1 eComGlobal standards for electronic business

messaging

GS1 Upstream Integration

Solution for linking manufacturers withtheir upstream suppliers using global

standards

GS1 MobileCom

Linking consumers with trustedsources of product information through

mobile phones using global standards

GS1 TraceabilitySolution for track & trace of items

through the Supply Chain using global

standards

GS1 EPCglobal

Global standards for unique and universal

identification of individual items thru Electronic

Product Code (EPC) and communications

network infrastructure using RFID technology.

GS1 GDSN

Global standards for automated product data

alignment and synchronisation between trading

partners
http://www.gs1india.org/standard/EPCglobalhttp://www.gs1india.org/application/b2csolutionhttp://www.gs1.org/traceability


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GS1 BarCodes
http://www.gs1india.org/


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GS1 BarCodes

Barcode a pattern of black bars and white spaces printed on product packaging with data

encoded within it to identify the product and/or its attributes. Enables automatic data capture at

great speeds and with 100% accuracy. Can be one dimensional (1D) or two dimensional (2D)

GS1 BarCode Barcode encoding GS1 identification numbers (keys) to identify uniquely and

universally products, cartons/shipments, locations, assets, documents etc.

Example:

GS1 barcode (1D) encoding product identification

code 8901016000508


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How do GS1 BarCodes work?

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89010160005088901016000508

GS1 BarCode printed on product packaging is scanned using a barcode scanner which then transmits the

data to a computer application for further processing (consumer billing, stock management etc)

8901016000508 13 digit product code (Global Trade Identification Number- GTIN) acting as key to

access information on other product attributes (MRP, product description etc.), stored in computer

application.


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Implementation of GS1 BarCodes at different packaging levels


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Step 1 Get registered with GS1 India for Global Company Prefix (GCP) number

Step 2 Generate unique GS1 Identification Keys for use on different packaging levels etc.

Step 3 Select the right GS1 BarCode symbology

Step 4 Generate GS1 BarCode encoding desired GS1 Identification Keys

Step 5 Ensure 100% scannability of GS1 BarCodes

Step 6 Upload product codes and contact details related to GS1 BarCodes in GEPIR

Steps for implementing GS1 barcodes


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Step 1 : Get registered with GS1 India for GCP


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GS1 Company Prefix is a unique number assigned by the local GS1 organisation to a

subscribing company. The GCP is used as a prefix for generation of any of the GS1

Identification Keys required.

GCP can vary from 7 to 10 digits based on the number (quantity) of product

variants/product types of a subscribing company.

To apply for GCP, log in to: http://www.gs1india.org/Support/GetRegistered

Global Company Prefix (GCP) registration
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Step 2 : Generate unique GS1 Identification Keys for use on different

packaging levels etc.


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GS1 Identification Keys - features

Unique unambiguous and unduplicated identification of products, cartons/shipments, companies/

entities, assets, documents etc in a single, common manner by all trading partners

Secure - fixed length, numeric with a check digit

Universal - recognised and used worldwide

Non-significant

GS1 Identification key enables access to detailed information stored in a computer application on the identified object

8901016000508

Example:

(GS1 identificationkey (GTIN13) for aproduct)


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Commonly used GS1 Identification Keys

What to identify ExampleGS1 Identification

Key

Consumer item/SKU/

product variant or type

for Retail sale

Biscuit pack, apparel, toothpaste

etc

Global Trade

identification Number

(GTIN)

Locations, legal and

functional entities

Companies, factories,warehouses, stores, any

department within an organisation

Global Location

Number (GLN)

Logistics unitsPallet containers, shipping

containers

Serial Shipping

Container Code

(SSCC)

Returnable assets

Pallets, plastic crates, rollcages,

totes

Global Returnable

Asset identifier

(GRAI)

Fixed assetsLaptops, office fixed assets

(photocopiers, fax machines etc)

Global Individual

Asset Identifier (GIAI)


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Commonly used GS1 Identification Keys

What to identify Examples GS1 Identification Key

DocumentsStamp papers, office

documents, insurance papers

etc.

Global Document Type

Identifier (GDTI)

Freightconsignment

Single consignment fordespatch

Global Identification

Number for Consignment

(GINC)

Grouping of

logistics units that

travel under same

dispatch notice

Used by Customs Authorities

for identifying import & export

shipments

Global Shipment

Identification Number

(GSIN)

People served by

or serving under a

specific service (s)

Patients, members of

customer loyalty schemes,

employees etc.

Global Service

Relationship Number

(GSRN)
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GS1 BarCodes used at different packaging levels

Packaging level GS1 BarCode used

Primary level

(consumer /

retail pack)

EAN/UPC barcode symbology encoding GTIN 13 (13 digit product code),

GTIN12 (12 digit product code) or GTIN 8 (8 digit product code) , depending on

buyer requirement.

Secondary level

(cartons and

cases incl.

intermediate

levels)

GS1-128 or ITF14 barcode symbology depending on buyer requirement

encoding GTIN 14 (mandatory) and if required other product attributes (optional

based on buyer requirement) through additional barcode on same label using

appropriate GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs)

ITF14 - encodes only GTIN 14 (14 digit product code)

GS1-128- encodes product code (GTIN14) with other product attributes as

desired (batch number, expiry date etc) using appropriate GS1 AIs.

Tertiary level

(logistics units)

GS1-128 barcode symbology encoding Serialised Shipping Container Code

(SSCC)mandatory.

Besides SSCC, additional information (optional based on buyer requirement)

related to consignor, consignee, product identifier (GTIN), purchase order

number etc can be represented through additional barcode on same label using

appropriate GS1AIs.


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Data structures of GTINs used at primary level (consumer/retail pack)

N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N13

GCP + item reference number Check digit

N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12

GCP + item reference number Check digit

N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8

Note: The allocation of complete GTIN 8 number for a product is done only by GS1 India. Its use is

restricted to very small consumer items on which there is insufficient space to print GTIN13 or GTIN12

barcodes

*Check digit calculator available at http://www.gs1india.org.in/calculator.aspx

GTIN13

GTIN12

GTIN8

GCP to be allocated by GS1 India

Item reference Number tobe generated as a random number (numeric only) by the subscriber

uniquely for every product variant

Check digit* to be calculated based on preceding digits
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Generating GTIN13s for different variants of a consumer/retail item

8901234

8901234

8901234

8901234

8901234

8901234

7

8

4

1

2

5

Potato Chips Sweet &

Sour

Salted

Baked

Size GCP Item Ref No.*Check

Digit **Variant/Type

Product

00002

00001

00000

00003

00004

00005

* Generated by manufacturer (numeric random number only)

** Check digit calculator available at http://www.gs1india.org.in/calculator.aspx


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Guidelines for change of GTINs on consumer/retail item

Change in GTIN on existing consumer item to be undertaken only in following circumstances:

When the product quantity changes by over 20%

When there is a promotion/free giveaway item attached to the product

In event of a new brand name being given to the product

When there are significant changes in product ingredients

Detailed GTIN allocation rules available at www.gs1.org/gtinrules/i_index.htm
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N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N13 N14

Package level Indicator GCP allocated by GS1 India + item reference number generated by the company Check Digit

Note:

Packaging level Indicator (N1) is used to indicate different pack sizes of cartons/ cases dependent on number of

consumer/retail items inside them. The following indicators may be used as prefix:

0 For identification of a carton containing heterogeneous products .

1 to 8 For identification of upto 8 different carton sizes containing homogeneous, fixed measure products

9 For identification of a carton containing variable measure products

Data structure of GS1 key (GTIN14) for carton/case identification

Check digit calculator available at http://www.gs1india.org.in/calculator.aspx

GTIN14


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Examples :

Fig1 - Consumer item with GS1 product code 8901234000014 (GTIN13)

Fig2 Homogenous case/carton identification (GTIN14) using packaging indicator1 to signify pack size of 6 consumer items

inside

Fig3 - Homogenous case/carton identification (GTIN14) using packaging indicator2 to signify pack size of 10 consumer items

inside

Guidelines:

Use GCP alongwith the Item reference number of the product packed inside (e.g. 890123400001) and prefix it

with any packaging indicator of your choice, varying from 1 to 8. Options are available for use of different

packaging indicators for upto 8 different packaging sizes of standardised cartons/cases.

Calculate check digit for the case/carton using the preceding 13 digits (890123400001) using the check digit

calculator available at http://www.gs1india.org.in/calculator.aspx

Homogeneous case/carton containing multiple quantities ofsame product inside

Fig1 Fig2 Fig3

8901234000014

(GTIN-13)

18901234000011

GTIN-14

2890123400018

GTIN-14

Generating GTIN 14 for homogenous case/carton level identification

Consumer item Case/carton with 6 items Case/carton with 10 items


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b) GTIN 14 generated for the heterogenous pack containing above product variants of the deodorant

08901230000193 GTIN14 of the pack using same GCP but with different item reference number

(random, numeric number generated by manufacturer) from that of above product

variants. Indicator digit 0 should be used as a filler for the first digit.

3 Check digit calculated from the calculater available at http://www.gs1india.org.in/calculator.aspx

Heterogeneous pack contains multiple units of different SKUs/product variants/product types

Example : a) GTIN 13 codes assigned to six variants of deodorants packed inside a heterogeneous pack

Generating GTIN for heterogeneous pack

Dodorant A

8901230000018

Dodorant C

8901230000032

Dodorant F8901230000049

Dodorant E8901230000056

Dodorant D

8901230000063

Dodorant B

8901230000025


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Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is the GS1 Identification Key for uniquely identifying a

logistic unit earmarked for shipment.

N1 N2 to N17 N18

Extension digit GCP + Unique serial number of the logistics unit generated by the subscriber Check digit

Generating SSCC for tertiary level (logistics units)

Extension digit : Can be any number ranging from 0-9. It provides flexibility to increase the serialisation

capacity of the SSCC. With each extension digit, a company can generate a fresh set of serial numbers.

SSCC data structure

Examples of logistics units


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Step 3 - Select the right GS1 BarCode symbology


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Selection criteria :

Scanning location (Point Of Sale, warehouse, factory, distribution trade etc)

Scanning environment

Quantity of information to be encoded in barcode

Industry practice sector-wise

General guidelines:

1D GS1 BarCode encoding GTIN13/GTIN12/GTIN8 on consumer pack for POS application

1D GS1 DataBar encoding GTIN13/GTIN12/GTIN8 alongwith variable information like batch number,

expiry date for fresh produce/variable measure food items for POS application

2D GS1 DataMatrix for pharmaceuticals/medical devices with GTIN14 and batch number, serial

number, expiry date for POS application in pharmacies/hospitals

1D GS1-128 barcode at secondary packaging level (cartons/cases) with GTIN14, other variable

information like batch number, serial number, consignor/consignee etc using appropriate GS1 AIs

(Application Identifiers)

Select the right GS1 BarCode symbology


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Select the right GS1 BarCode symbology

Notes:

Detailed and specific guidelines on GS1 barcodes symbology selection available at

http://www.gs1india.org/upload/menu/GS1_General_Specifications_v12.pdf,) For scanning environments, look up Section 5.4, for symbol placement and size suitable

for different scanning environments, look up Section 6.0 of above general specs.

General guidelines (contd. ..)

1D ITF14 barcode at secondary packaging level (cartons/cases) with GTIN14 and

packaging indicator. No variable information. Usually, pre-printed on cartons/cases.

1D GS1-128 barcode with SSCC at tertiary packaging level(logistic unit)
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Step 4 - Generate GS1 BarCode encoding desired GS1 Identification Keys


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GS1 DataMatrix (2D) symbology encoding product identification

(GTIN Global Trade Identification Number)

(01)089016000508

EAN/UPC (1D) symbology encoding product

identification (GTIN Global Trade Identification Number)

GS1 BarCodes used on consumer /retail pack

EAN/UPC is adapted to printing on products

meant for Retail Point of scanning

Designed to be read omnidirectionally

Limitation: Cannot encode information other

than GTIN 14

Encode fixed length, numeric data

GS1 Datamatrix is recommended generally when there is space

constraint for printing and based on buyer requirement

GS1 DataMatrix encodes data in 14 digit format. Filler digit 0 is added

to convert GTIN 13 into the 14 digit format

Application Identifier (AI) 01 used to indicate the GTIN 14 structure

Using suitable AIs, GS1 DataMatrix can encode additional information

when desired like:

Dates (Expiry/Mfg/Packaging/Best before)

Batch No., Lot No., etc.

Serial No.


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ITF-14 is adapted to printing on poor quality

packaging material (e.g. corrugated cardboard)

Designed to be read bi-directionally

Cannot encode information other than GTIN 14

(product code of homogenous items contained

inside the carton)

GS1-128 is used to encode additional information related to :

Dates (Expiry/Mfg/Packaging/Best before)

Batch No., Lot No., etc.

Trade quantities and measures Consignor/consignee

Others (PO No., Serial No. etc.) besides

product code (GTIN14) contained inside the carton

Note: Appropriate GS1 AIs to be used to identify additional

information being encoded as above

GTIN-14 Date Batch No.

(01) 1 890100001001 7 (17) 970923 (10) AF5893

ITF - 14 GS1 - 128

GS1 BarCodes used on secondary packaging level ( cartons, cases)


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.

(01) Application Identifier (AI) to indicate that the data following it is the GTIN-14 of the tertiary pack

08901107000035 GTIN of the tertiary pack generated by the company using the GCP allocated to it

(17) AI to indicate that the data following it is the expiry date of the product in YYMMDD format

090400 Expiry date of the product in YYMMDD format (April 2009 this case)

(10) AI to indicate that the data following it is batch or lot number of the product.

ab12345 Batch/lot number of the product allocated by the company (1 to 20 digits in alpha-numeric format)

Second barcode

(00) AI to indicate that the data following it is the SSCC of the tertiary pack.

189011070000000018SSCC number of the tertiary pack (18 digit numeric) generated by the company using the GCP

allocated to it.

First barcode:

GTIN-14, expiry date and

batch number encoded in

GS1-128 symbology

Second barcode:Serial shipping container

code (SSCC) encoded in

GS1-128 symbology

First barcode

Optional

information

Mandatory

information

Case 1 : Homogeneous pack containing multiple units of the sameSKU/product variant/product type

GS1 barcode at tertiary packaging level (logistics unit) containing

same (homogenous) products

Label on tertiary packaging


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(00)AI to indicate that the data following it is the unique serial

number of the tertiary pack in SSCC format.

189011070000000018SSCC (18 digit numeric number) of the tertiary pack generatedby the company using the GCP allocated to it to uniquely

identify each pack at tertiary level.

Case 2 :Heterogeneous pack containing multiple units of the differentSKUs/product variants/product types

GS1 barcode at tertiary packaging level (logistics unit) containing

different (heterogeneous ) products

Serial shipping container code (SSCC) encoded in GS1-128 symbology


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Step 5 - Ensure 100% scanning of GS1 BarCode


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Size of the symbol will depend on the symbol selected, where it will be used and how it will be

printed.

Refer to the following sections of the GS1 General Specifications (available at

http://www.gs1india.org/upload/menu/GS1_General_Specifications_v12.pdf):

Section 6.3.3.4 for information on the sizes for EAN/UPC symbols

Section 5.4.2 for information on the sizes for ITF-14 and GS1-128 symbols

Note:

Symbol size depends on the capability of the selected printing process.

The minimum size (magnification) and correct Bar Width Reduction (BWR) for a symbol varies by

printing process used and may even vary from one printer to another.

Printing companies should adhere to a minimum symbol size (magnification) and BWR as allowed

under the GS1 general specs to achieve acceptable and repeatable quality results.

Selecting correct Bar Code Size
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The text in human readable form beneath a bar code is important since it is used in event of damage to

the barcode or it being of poor scannability.

Human-readable text for ITF-14 and GS1-128 Symbols must be clearly legible and in a size

proportional to the symbol size as per GS1 General Specifications (available at

http://www.gs1india.org/upload/menu/GS1_General_Specifications_v12.pdf)

Refer to the following sections for information on position, font sizes and types to be used for human

readable text:

Section 5.1, Appendix 6 for EAN/UPC symbols

Section 5.2.1.6 (ITF-14) and Section 5.3.7.4 (GS1-128)

Section 5.3.7.4 for AIs and special characters like parentheses, space etc.

Formatting the BarCode text
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Selecting correct barcode colour print contrast

Optimum color combination for a GS1 BarCode symbol is black bars with a white background (spaces and quiet zones).

In case of use of other colors, the following points should be considered:

Dark colors for bars (e.g., black, dark blue, dark brown or dark green but not red as the scanners use red light source)

Light backgrounds for the quiet zones and spaces (e.g., white, light yellow etc. but red can also be used as background)

The bars should always consist of a single line color

Reddish colours like orange, pink, peach, and light yellows may be used for backgrounds, but should be avoided for

bars.

Avoid use of more than one background colours (color of the substrate/packaging)

Avoid reflective colours

A gloss coat may reduce the symbol contrast

Transparent wrapping diminishes the contrast

Correct colour options for bars & backgrounds


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Incorrect barcode colours

Incorrect bar colours Incorrect background colours

Use of multiple background colours


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To determine the proper location for GS1 BarCodes, look up the following sections of the GS1 General Specifications

(available at http://www.gs1india.org/upload/menu/GS1_General_Specifications_v12.pdf,):

Logistics Label Design, Section 2.2.4.4

General Placement Principles, Section 6.2

General Placement Guidelines for Retail Point of Sale, Section 6.3

Placement Guidelines for Specific Package Types, Section 6.4

Symbol Placement for Clothing and Fashion Accessories, Section 6.5

General Format Guidelines for Clothing and Fashion Accessories Labels, Section 6.6

General Placement Guidelines for Symbol Placement on Items used in Distribution, Section 6.7

Note:

Printing company to be consulted before assigning the symbol rotation since many printing processes require barcodes

to be printed in a specific orientation to the feed direction of the web or sheet.

When using flexographic printing, bars should run parallel to the press web direction or in the picket fence orientation. If

the bars are required to run perpendicular to the press direction or in the ladder orientation, avoid distorting the symbol

for the plate roll circumference.

When using either silk screen or rotogravure printing processes, the symbol should be aligned parallel to the cell

structure on the screen or gravure plate cylinder to provide the smoothest bar edge possible.

Correct GS1 BarCode placement
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Select from printer companies listed at http://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProvider

or write to [email protected]

Selecting a suitable barcode printer
http://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProvidermailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProviderhttp://www.gs1india.org/Support/SolutionProvider


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Barcode verification service to ensure 100% scannability available with GS1 India.

Provides comprehensive barcode diagnostics to improve scanning quality prior to bulk printing

on packaging materials. Enables conformance with GS1 and ISO specifications and scanning

by different scanners under varying scanning environments.

For details on availing of the above verification service, log on to:

http://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverification

or write [email protected]

Scannability service offered by GS1 India
http://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverificationhttp://www.gs1india.org/service/barcodeverification


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Typical GS1 BarCode verification report on different parameters


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Typical GS1 BarCode verification report on different parameters


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Step 6 - Upload product and contact details related to GS1 BarCodes in GEPIR


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Global Electronic Party Information Registry (GEPIR) is an online directory that contains contact information on over 1 million

GS1 subscriber companies worldwide.

Note:

GS1 India subscribers are required to upload information on their products and their company in GS1 Indias GEPIR

website www.gs1india.org.in .

On upload, your data will be included in the GS1 global database that contains contact information on over 1 million

subscriber companies worldwide across over 100 countries. Provides visibility to prospective buyers/retailers worldwide.

GEPIR is also used as a tool for validation of the GS1 Company Prefix allocated to a company.

Global Electronic Party Information Registry (GEPIR)

For detailed procedure for uploading product and company information in GEPIR, log on to:

http://www.gs1india.org.in/staticContaint/GEPIRService.html
http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/staticContaint/GEPIRService.htmlhttp://www.gs1india.org.in/staticContaint/GEPIRService.htmlhttp://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org.in/http://www.gs1india.org/


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Using the GS1 India website for different requirements

www.gs1india.org
http://www.gs1india.org/http://www.gs1india.org/http://www.gs1india.org/


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Please go to GS1 India website www.gs1india.org

www gs1india org


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To access FAQs

www.gs1india.org

www.gs1india.org
http://www.gs1india.org/http://www.gs1india.org/http://www.gs1india.org/http://www.gs1india.org/


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To submit a query


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Template of query form

www.gs1india.org


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To download GS1 Gen Specs etc


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India

For general queries contact at [email protected]

For implementation queries contact at [email protected]

www.gs1india.org
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.gs1india.org/http://www.gs1india.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]