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GS1Trade Packaging

Get ready to declare your packaging data

GS1Trade Packaging is the system where you can easily collect, structure and declare your packaging data.

The system helps you get an overview of what your products' packaging consists of. Data you need to comply with producer responsibility legislation for packaging and eventually make your packaging more circular - for the benefit of the environment and your bottom line.

You can also exchange data with your customers and your collective scheme.

What users say about GS1Trade Packaging

"It is very logical and easy to work in."

Mutti - Industria Conserve Alimentari

"It's easy and straightforward once you find the trick, and it's easy to find."

Gasa North Green

<span>"Meget simpelt og brugervenligt design, der er let at navigere i."</span>

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Your packaging data in one place - efficient and structured!

The Extended Producer Responsibility legislation requires companies to declare their packaging materials and quantities.

Watch the video to discover how GS1Trade Packaging can help you work efficiently by structuring your packaging data.

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What benefits do you get with GS1Trade Packaging?

Easy and secure data exchange

Receive data from suppliers and deliver data to private label customers or your collective scheme. Easily and safely.

You decide whom you want to exchange your packaging data with.

Effective standards

The system is built on GS1 standards, ensuring you can work consistently and efficiently with your packaging data.

This applies regardless of where you are positioned in the supply chain.

Danish system and support

With GS1Trade Packaging, you get a system and associated support in both Danish and English.

We also help you get started with webinars and guides.

Future-proof system

GS1Trade Packaging is developed based on Danish legislation.

We ensure any new regulatory requirements is implemented in the system and that you can register your eco-modulated contributions.

Traceability and self-monitoring

With GS1Trade Packaging you get traceability in terms of changes in master data, volume and declaration.

This means that the system is your shortcut to self-monitoring.

Data for eco-modulation

The system contains data fields for the eco-modulation of your packaging and packaging components.

This allows you to easily reap the benefits of making your packaging more environmentally friendly.

Work more efficiently with your packaging data

Managing your packaging data is a big and complex task. Do you want to avoid home-made solutions in Excel and be sure That you meet all statutory reporting requirements while saving time? Then GS1Trade Packaging is for you.

Get a sneak peek into the system and see how it can help you create structure and overview of your packaging data. You can work with your packaging on the levels: products, packaging master data and packaging systems. It's also easy to import data.

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These industries can use GS1Trade Packaging

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At Coop, we have chosen to collect our packaging data in GS1Trade Packaging, and we encourage all our suppliers to do the same. The amount and complexity of the data you have to provide as a company is enormous - especially when it comes to environmental grading. With GS1's system, you get a good overview of all your packaging.

Jeff Salter
Director of Commercial, Category & Product Responsibility
Coop Denmark

More ways to get data into the system

In GS1Trade Packaging, you can easily collect data from data suppliers and your own sources.

You can import data from a template or manually enter data. You can also give your suppliers and partners access to add their data themselves. And eventually access it directly in the system.

There will be integrations available to other GS1 systems - such as GS1Trade Sync, which many already use to exchange product data, as well as an API solution for integrating your own ERP and PIM systems. This makes it possible to tailor a solution that fits your business needs.

Get started using the system now

Sign up for a free webinar and learn more

Get started with GS1Trade Packaging

  • You will try the system and have a good start
  • You're ready to work with your packaging
  • You will know about new and future features

Developed in collaboration with our members

GS1 Denmark is a neutral, not-for-profit, member organization registered with the UN. We are created by the industry - for the industry. We have therefore invited the industry - our members - to participate in the development of GS1Trade Packaging. This includes manufacturers, retailers and distributors who have helped shape the system and ensure that it meets user needs.

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Prices and conditions

Below you can see the prices for GS1Trade Packaging and membership of GS1 Denmark as well as conditions for using the system.

GS1Trade Packaging

To use GS1Trade Packaging, you must be a member of GS1 Denmark.

Membership

GS1 Denmark membership, incl. one GLN/EAN

515 DKK / YEAR

Subscription

GS1Trade Packaging

1.200 DKK / YEAR

Prices for number of products

1 - 300 products

300 DKK / YEAR

301 - 2,000 products

1.200 DKK / YEAR

2,001+ products

6.000 DKK / YEAR


*Membership of GS1 Denmark gives access to use GS1
Trade Packaging free of charge and without obligation until 31 May 2025. This offer is reserved for registered members of GS1 Denmark and is not transferable to non-members. Use of GS1Trade Packaging is subject to the general terms and conditions and membership conditions of GS1 Denmark.

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and without obligation until 31 May 2025

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Get started using GS1Trade Packaging

To start using GS1Trade Packaging, your company must be a member of GS1 Denmark. If you are already a GS1 member, go directly to My GS1 and order.

A membership gives you a unique number - called a GS1 company prefix - which you use to generate your globally unique identification numbers.

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Questions and answers

Below you can find some of the questions and answers we have already received. Maybe it's something you're looking for too.

Do I need to be a member of GS1 Denmark to access GS1Trade Packaging?

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Answer. To get access to GS1Trade Packaging, your company must be a member of GS1 Denmark. You can become a member for just DKK 515 per year and get access to all our other services.

When can I get access to GS1Trade Packaging?

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Now you can! On My GS1 you can order GS1Trade Packaging at any time and get started. We also recommend that you sign up for a free onboarding in the system to get the best possible start. You sign up on the page here.

As a member of GS1, you can try the system for free until May 31, 2025 and create all the products you want.

Do you need guidance on how to order? Read more here: 

Is my data secure in your system?

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Yes, your data is secure when you store and maintain it in GS1Trade Packaging.

You decide who you want to exchange your packaging data with. You can easily and securely exchange data with, for example, suppliers, customers and collective schemes.

We store your data under the highest security standards and follow applicable data security regulations to prevent unauthorized access to your data. We work continuously to maintain security.

Does it make sense to use the system if I only have secondary and tertiary packaging?

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All packaging must be declared - primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

GS1Trade Packaging is designed to handle all types of packaging. So yes, it makes sense to use the system no matter what type of packaging you use.

I already use GS1Trade Sync. Do I also need GS1Trade Packaging? 

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GS1Trade Sync and GS1Trade Packaging are developed for different purposes. While GS1Trade Sync is used for exchanging product data and images, GS1Trade Packaging is created specifically for exchanging packaging data.

In short, GS1Trade Packaging contains much more packaging data than GS1Trade Sync and especially data fields for building the necessary data basis for environmental grading. In GS1Trade Packaging, it will also be possible to exchange data at an aggregated level for your collective scheme and also exchange packaging data with your suppliers and customers.

Do you already have packaging data in GS1Trade Sync? Then it will be possible to transfer your data to GS1Trade Packaging so you don't have to start from scratch.

Will my packaging data be automatically sent to my customers?

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Once you have created your data in GS1Trade Packaging, you can choose which data you want to exchange with which customers. Your data will then be made available in your customers' workspace so they always have access to the latest updated data.

Data exchange is still under development and therefore not yet available.

What languages does GS1Trade Packaging support?

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It is possible to use the system in both Danish and English. We also offer tutorials, webinars and advice in the system in both languages.

Can I upload sales figures with the item number allowing the packaging quantity to be automatically transferred?

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It will be possible to import your sales figures to GS1Trade Packaging when the declaration module is launched.

Can I get data from other systems into GS1Trade Packaging?

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Yes, it is possible to get relevant data from your own ERP and PIM systems as well as other GS1 systems such as GS1Trade Sync into GS1Trade Packaging via an integration we are currently working on.

In GS1Trade Packaging, you can continue to work with your packaging data and build the necessary data basis for environmental grading in relation to Danish legislation.

Do I need GTINs on my products to use the system?

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Are you already using GS1 barcodes like most companies that sell products through a reseller? Then you may be familiar with the GTIN, which is the number in the barcode.

In the GS1Trade Packaging system, you can use the GTIN number as product identification, as it is unique and found on almost all packaging. This gives you the peace of mind to manage your data as you are used to in GS1's other systems such as GS1Trade Sync.

However, it is not a requirement unless you want to exchange your data with your customers through the system.

Can I use GS1Trade Packaging to store my packaging data?

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GS1Trade Packaging. GS1Trade Packaging can be used both by those who want an automated declaration process and by those who want a system to store and structure their packaging data.

When you use GS1Trade Packaging, you ensure that your packaging data is structured and declared in a standardized way. This increases the efficiency of your work, improves data quality and ensures traceability.

Is it possible to export data in Excel?

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It is not currently possible to export data out of the system. However, we are working on making it possible to exchange data directly with your collective scheme.

If I order now, can I cancel the subscription again before May 31st so I don't have to pay?

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Yes, you can. You will hear from us when May 31, 2025 approaches.

At that time, you will have the opportunity to decide whether you want to continue with GS1Trade Packaging and switch to paid membership.

Get your packaging data quality checked

Have you created packaging data in GS1Trade Packaging but are unsure if you have created it correctly? Let us help you via a short Teams call.
 

The offer is free - all you need to do is sign up: 

  • Created as a user in the system
  • Have created at least 3 products with associated packaging data
  • Have seen our guides and videos on My GS1

Get help and advice

On this page you will find answers to the questions we receive most often. We have also prepared guides that explain how things work in writing and on video. You are also welcome to contact us.

Meet our experts

Malene Busk
Training Specialist & Customer Consultant
Katja Schou Madsen
Member Consultant