Introduction To The GTIN
The GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is the globally unique numbering system that is administered by the EAN.UCC. It accurately and efficiently identifies your items (products and services) warehoused, sold, delivered and billed throughout retail and commercial distribution chains. The GTIN is used throughout the world to uniquely identify products and services.
The GTIN makes possible the flow of trade item information throughout the world. It identifies all levels of packaging (item, case and pallet). Is the basis for machine readable identification when used with bar codes and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). Simplifies supply chain management by delivering trade item information in a consistent format and structure. And, is understood by the global marketplace.
There are four variations of the GTIN. Each variation provides a unique number when right justified in a 14-digit numeric database field:
UCC-12 or UPC Number
A UCC-12 (sometimes referred to as a UPC number) is a 12-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining three components.
The first component is the UCC company prefix. When you apply for membership in the UCC, they will assign you a 6, 7, 8 or 9 digit company prefix.
The second component is the Item Reference Number. Depending on the length of the company prefix, the item reference number will be 5, 4, 3 or 2 digits in length and is assigned by your company.
The third component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
EAN/UCC-13
An EAN/UCC-13 is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining two components.
The first component is the 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference number.
The second component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
NOTE: 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference numbers are only assigned by the UCC within North America. To expand your 11-digit UCC company prefix and item reference number to 12 digits, simply right justify the 11 digits and add a “0” in the left most position.
EAN/UCC-14
An EAN/UCC-14 is a 14-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining three components.
The first component is a 1-digit packaging level indicator.
The second component is the 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference number.
The third component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
NOTE: 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference numbers are only assigned by the UCC within North America. To expand your 11-digit UCC company prefix and item reference number to 12 digits, simply right justify the 11 digits and add a “0” in the left most position.
EAN/UCC-8 (For International Use Only)
An EAN/UCC-8 is an 8-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining two components.
The first component is a 7-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference number.
The second component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
The GTIN makes possible the flow of trade item information throughout the world. It identifies all levels of packaging (item, case and pallet). Is the basis for machine readable identification when used with bar codes and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). Simplifies supply chain management by delivering trade item information in a consistent format and structure. And, is understood by the global marketplace.
There are four variations of the GTIN. Each variation provides a unique number when right justified in a 14-digit numeric database field:
UCC-12 or UPC Number
A UCC-12 (sometimes referred to as a UPC number) is a 12-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining three components.
The first component is the UCC company prefix. When you apply for membership in the UCC, they will assign you a 6, 7, 8 or 9 digit company prefix.
The second component is the Item Reference Number. Depending on the length of the company prefix, the item reference number will be 5, 4, 3 or 2 digits in length and is assigned by your company.
The third component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
EAN/UCC-13
An EAN/UCC-13 is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining two components.
The first component is the 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference number.
The second component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
NOTE: 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference numbers are only assigned by the UCC within North America. To expand your 11-digit UCC company prefix and item reference number to 12 digits, simply right justify the 11 digits and add a “0” in the left most position.
EAN/UCC-14
An EAN/UCC-14 is a 14-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining three components.
The first component is a 1-digit packaging level indicator.
The second component is the 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference number.
The third component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
NOTE: 12-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference numbers are only assigned by the UCC within North America. To expand your 11-digit UCC company prefix and item reference number to 12 digits, simply right justify the 11 digits and add a “0” in the left most position.
EAN/UCC-8 (For International Use Only)
An EAN/UCC-8 is an 8-digit number that uniquely identifies your item anywhere in the world. It is built by combining two components.
The first component is a 7-digit EAN.UCC company prefix and item reference number.
The second component is a one digit, modulo check digit.
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