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GTIN

Global Trade

GS1 is the only authorized provider of GTIN barcode numbers (Global Trade Item Numbers).

A GTIN is commonly known as a barcode, but technically a GTIN is the number found under the barcode symbol and can therefore also be used for other technologies such as 2D barcodes and RFID tags.

GTINs are purchased as a subscription and are based on the unique business prefix you receive as soon as you have made your purchase here.

NB! GS1 Denmark is introducing new prices and membership conditions, which will apply from 1 January 2024. For some members, this means that subscriptions and services will be cheaper; for others, it will be more expensive.

You can read more about the upcoming changes here.

Learn more about GTINs

A GTIN is a global and unique item number used to identify both your online and physical products, regardless of the industry or sector you represent. Watch the video to see the many uses of GTINs.

 

What can you use GTINs for?

Healthcare sector

GTINs provide greater traceability and safety in the supply chain from manufacturer to patient, thus increasing patient safety. In the healthcare sector, a GTIN is known as a UDI-DI.

It is a legal requirement that medical devices are marked with a barcode that contains more than one item number. This could for example be a batch number and an expiration date. This standard is called a UDI.

The standard for product labelling (exluding cases and pallets) in the healthcare sector is a GS1 Data Matrix or a GS1-128, both of which are based on UDI-DI.

Read more about GS1 in the healthcare sector here

Retail and foodservice

GTINs on retail and foodservice products ensure that your customers' expectations regarding delivery estimates and product information are met. GTINs can also give you an overview of e.g. inventory, item order numbers and master data.

Below you can see the most frequently used barcode types in retail and foodservice:

GTIN-13: The most common identification number on products. It is used to identify consumer units, cases and pallets

GS1-128:Is used when additional information to the number identification is needed. The GS1-128 barcodes are used on labels applied to pallet shipments and cases.

Weight embedded GTIN-13:Used when necessary to enter product's net weight in the barcode

Price embedded GTIN-13: Used when necessary to enter the product's sales price in the barcode

GTIN-14:Are primarily used on cases for storage/warehouse purposes. A GTIN-14 cannot be read by a checkout scanner in a store

GTIN-12 / UPC:Identification number used in the United States and Canada. Companies exporting to these countries may need this barcode on their products.

GTIN-8: Applies only to products too small to fit an EAN-13 barcode. A GTIN-8 can be scanned at checkout in a store, just like GTIN-13. 

Transport and logistics

GTINs make transportation and logistical processes easier.
Organizing shipments, inventory, and transportation management according to one global standard ensures that your supply chain runs smoothly.

Below you can see the most frequently used barcode types for shipments and logistic units:

GTIN-13: The most common identification number on products. It is used to identify consumer units, cases and pallets

GTIN-14: Are primarily used on cases that are not to be read by a checkout scanner in a store

Fashion and textiles

The textile and fashion industries essentially follow the same standards as any other industry. GTINs are also here used to distinguish between different variants of a product such as colors and sizes. Each variant needs its own unique GTIN.

Furthermore, the fashion and textile industries make use of EPC/RFID technology, which enables the application of serial numbers in addition to GTIN. This means that a GTIN becomes an SGTIN (Serialized Global Trade Item Number).

The most common barcode types used in the fashion and textile industries are as follows:

GTIN-12: The majority of retailers in USA and Canada are able to use EAN-13 barcodes. However, some are only able to use GTIN-12/UPC barcodes. Therefore, if you need to export products to USA or Canada, we recommend that you contact your distributor before labeling your products with barcodes.

GTIN-13: The most common identification number on products. It is used to identify consumer units, cases and pallets.

GTIN-14: Is primarily used on cases for distrubution and warehouse purposes. A GTIN-14 cannot be read by a checkout scanner in a store.

Price overview

A GTIN number (barcode) must never be re-used. This means that if you have used a GTIN in a barcode for Product A, you can not use the same GTIN in a barcode for Product B.

When you purchase GTINs, a setup fee is to be paid in addition to the subscription fee for the remaining months of the calendar year in which you register. It is calculated in the following way: The annual subscription / 12 x the remaining number of months. (If you sign up in the month of December, you will also be billed for the subscription for the following year).

Example GTIN-13 up to 100,000 barcode numbers:
On 13 September, your company purchases a subscription to a GTIN-13 package with 100,000 barcode numbers. When subscribing, you will be charged: 5,000 + (1,600 / 12 x 3 months) = 5,400 DKK.

Example GTIN-13 10 barcode numbers: on 16 May, your company purchases a subscription to a GTIN-13 package with 10 barcode numbers. On subscription, you therefore pay: 750 + (500 / 12 x 7 months) = DKK 1042.

Setup fee excl. VAT
Price ex. VAT
GTIN-13 - up to 100,000 barcode numbers
5.000,00 DKK
1.600,00 DKK
GTIN-13 - up to 10,000 barcode numbers
3.000,00 DKK
1.400.00 DKK
GTIN-13 - up to 1000 barcode numbers
2.000,00 DKK
1.200,00 DKK
GTIN-13 - up to 100 barcode numbers
1.250,00 DKK
1.000,00 DKK
GTIN-13 - 10 barcode numbers
750,00 DKK
500,00 DKK
National weight variable prefix with weight
(10 barcode numbers)
500,00 DKK
200,00 DKK
National weight variable prefix with price
(100 barcode numbers)
1.500,00 DKK
750,00 DKK
GTIN-8 - 10 barcode numbers
1.500,00 DKK
500,00 DKK
GSRN
3.000,00 DKK
1.600,00 DKK
UPC-A
3.000,00 DKK
1.600,00 DKK

Get started

Your subscription fee is determined by how many GTINs you need.

Use our price calculator below to find the subscription package that's right for you. If you have any questions, please contact our customer consultants.  You can find our contact information at the bottom of the page.

Are you unsure if your company is already a member of GS1 Denmark? Find out by entering your company's CVR number below.

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Frequently asked questions

Are GTINs and barcodes the same?

A GTIN is the number you see ·underneath  a barcode symbol. A GTIN is therefore not technically a barcode, but a part of it.

However, many of our members use the term GTIN when referring to barcodes. For this reason we often also use the term GTIN on our website when referring to barcodes to avoid confusion.

How many GTINs do I need?

On 'My GS1' you can choose a variation of 'packages' containing different quantities of GTINs. How many GTINs you need depends on how many products you have - and the size of your business.

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When do I need to change GTINs?

A product needs a new GTIN when:

There is a change in functionality or recipe, e.g. ingredients

There is a change in net content

There is a change in dimensions or gross weight by more than 20%

It has lost or received a new certification mark, e.g. kosher or CE

Changes have been made to the primary brand, i.e. the brand known by the consumer

It is being released as a limited edition or undergoes promotion changes

There is a change to the number of units in the package/case

Changes are made to the pre-defined assortment, e.g. in a package of two or more consumer units that are combined and sold as one consumer unit

The price printed on the packaging changes. 

Launching a brand new product

To avoid using other companies' prefix or accidentally using barcodes that you no longer subscribe to, keep the following in mind when changing your company constellation:

In the the context of merger: Transfer GTIN prefix to the company that will continue to exist if the products are to continue with the same barcode numbers. You can download the transfer form here.  

Acquisition of parts of the business e.g. purchase of a brand: The GTIN prefix used to identify the products of the brand must be transferred from the selling company to the buying company. If this is not possible, the products must be assigned with new GTINs/barcodes that the buying company is entitled to use. Please note that it is not possible to transfer individual GTINs - it is only possible to transfer a prefix. You can download the transfer form here.

Sale of company:  If a company is sold, the buying company must either aquire the GTIN prefix from the selling company (and thus undertake the subscription from GS1 Denmark), or relabel the products with new barcodes. You can order your own GTIN prefix for barcodes in My GS1.

How do I create my barcodes?

When you purchase a GTIN subscription from GS1 Denmark, you receive a company prefix, which is the number you need to identify your products (and generate your  barcodes). You can use our free online barcode generator, GS1Trade Barcode, to easily create correct barcodes for your sales units, cases and pallets.

GS1 Stories - How others use GTINs

We are ready to help

If you are unsure of how to purchase a GTIN subscription or create your barcodes, we are ready to guide you through the process.

Member Service opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 to 15:30
Friday: 09:00 to 15:00

+45 39 27 85 27

Or by email: info@gs1.dk

Peter Alberg Nielsen
GS1Trade Service Consultant
+45 39 16 90 11
Irene Lentz
Customer Consultant
+45 39 16 90 07
Charlotte Nevdal
Head of Member Service
+45 39 16 90 14