What is GTIN? GTIN Review

Basic Introduction

The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is the most widely used identification code in the coding system. A trade item refers to a product or service. GTIN is a code (called a code structure) that provides a unique identification for global trade items. There are four different code structures for GTIN: GTIN-13, GTIN-14, GTIN-8 and GTIN-12. These four structures can uniquely encode goods in different packaging forms. Regardless of the field of trade items in which the identification code is applied, each identification code must be used in an integrated manner. A complete identification code can ensure global uniqueness in the relevant application field.

composition

GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, and GTIN-14. GTIN-12 is what we often call UPC in North America, and GTIN-13 is what we often call EAN.

N represents the company prefix and project logo, and C represents the check code.

Example:

Code structure

significance

The Global Trade Item Number gives each product its own identity code, helping product owners manage products in a more standardized and regulated manner; helping partners exchange data more accurately and quickly during logistics and retail processes; and helping consumers obtain product information more conveniently.

References

• 1. Common questions about GTIN: China Article Numbering Center website [reference date 2018-03-10T16:00:00.000Z]
• 2. Global Trade Item Number (GTIN): GS1 [reference date 2019-11-25T16:00:00.000Z]