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Most people know a GLN (Global Location Number) as an EAN number. The number is used for electronic exchange of orders and invoices via EDI or OIOUBL.
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A GS1 membership automatically includes a GLN/EAN number. The membership costs 515 DKK / YEAR.

If you need a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number), which are the numbers printed under a standard EAN-13 barcode symbol, then you need a GS1ID subscription. This allows you to create unique identification numbers. You purchase access to the GS1ID service viaMy GS1.

A GS1 membership automatically includes a GLN/EAN. The membership costs 515 DKK / YEAR.
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You can register more GLN numbers yourself if you have a GS1ID number series. If you do not have a GS1ID number series, it can be purchased via My GS1.

There are several quantity packages. You can choose from: 1 piece, 10 pieces, 100 pieces, 1,000 pieces, 10,000 pieces or 100,000 pieces.

If you need to use barcodes, you first need a GS1 membership (which costs 515 DKK / YEAR) and then a GS1ID subscription, which allows you to create unique identification numbers.

You buy a GS1ID subscription via My GS1.

With this subscription, you can create GTINs (Global Trade Item Number), which is the name of the identification number printed under the barcode symbol.

There are several quantity packages. You can choose between: 1 piece, 10 pieces, 100 pieces, 1,000 pieces, 10,000 pieces or 100,000 pieces.

Read more about the structure of the number here under the heading "How to use GTIN-13". Once you have your number, you can easily create barcodes via GS1Trade Activate.

If you need to send electronic invoices, you need a Global Location Number (GLN). As part of your GS1 membership, you automatically have a GLN number. If you need more than one GLN, you can register them yourself if you have a GS1ID number range.

If you don't have a GS1ID number series, it can be purchased via My GS1.
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You can find your GLN numbers in GS1Trade Activate. Once you have your GLN number, you can register it in for example NemHandel. It is only when you have registered the GLN number in a system such as NemHandel or GS1Trade Transact that it is possible to send electronic documents.

Learn more about GS1Trade Activate

If you need to create GS1-128 pallet labels, here is a quick guide to building and placing GS1-128 pallet labels.

You can generate your GS1-128 pallet labels in our service GS1Trade Activate.
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You need an SSCC code when generating a pallet label, which you can generate with your GS1 company prefix. If you don't already have a prefix, you need a GS1ID subscription, which is purchased via My GS1.
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With a GS1ID subscription, you can create the number of identification numbers you need, whether it's for products, pallets, location numbers or something completely different.  

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If you need to exchange product master data electronically with the retail or foodservice sector (instead of filling out an Excel sheet or similar documents), GS1Trade Sync is the solution for you.

GS1Trade Sync is a database that your company can access and where you as a supplier can create your product information. The advantage is that you only need to enter your product master data in one place where your customers can receive it.

If you want to use GS1Trade Sync, you can purchase access to this service via My GS1. A GS1 membership (515 DKK / YEAR) is required to use this service.

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If you need to exchange product master data electronically with foreign customers, you can use GS1Trade Sync. The platform is part of the global network, GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network).

GS1Trade Sync is a database that your company can access and where you as a supplier can create your product information. The advantage for you is that you only need to enter your product master data in one place where your customers can receive it.

If you want to use GS1Trade Sync, you can purchase access to this service via My GS1. A GS1 membership (515 DKK / YEAR) is required to use this service.

Learn more about GS1Trade Sync

GS1 Denmark supports your business with the GS1Trade Packaging system, a solution based on GS1 standards.

The system helps you efficiently collect and structure packaging data for a better overview of materials, quantities and recycling potential, and to declare packaging data correctly to comply with legislation and reporting requirements.

It can also streamline collaboration with suppliers, customers and collective schemes by sharing data in a standardized format.

Read more about GS1Trade Packaging

The transition to QR barcodes with GS1 standards is underway. This is because QR codes can contain much more information than just an item number - for example, information about sustainability, traceability and ingredients.

We can help you get QR codes on your products by offering a standardized and globally recognized solution based on GS1 Digital Link.

You can get started by following these steps:

Read more about QR codes with GS1 standards

Digital Product Passports (DPP) will be a key part of the circular economy of the future, giving products a unique digital identity that allows them to track and share important information about their lifecycle - from origin and durability to reuse and repair.

GS1 standards ensure that data in digital product passports is structured, reliable and can be used globally. With GS1 identification keys, such as GTINs and serial numbers, companies can create secure and interoperable product passports that can be linked to relevant databases and information platforms.

Learn more about digital product passes