Identification Standards
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    Identification Standards

    The global language of business for identifying products, locations, assets and documents globally.

    WHAT ARE GS1 IDENTIFICATION KEYS?

    Unique identifiers for every product, place and asset

    GS1 identification keys allow companies to uniquely identify the products, locations, logistics units, documents and assets used in business processes.

    Used in over 100 countries by millions of companies, they represent the foundation of traceability, data exchange and supply chain automation.

    GS1 Flow

    The role of identification in the GS1 system

    In the GS1 ecosystem, information follows a simple flow, from identification and capture, to sharing.

    01

    Identification

    Products, locations and assets receive unique GS1 identifiers.

    02

    Capture

    Identifiers are represented in barcodes, 2D symbols or RFID and are read automatically.

    03

    Sharing

    Data is distributed between partners, systems and applications through common, globally recognized standards.

    Benefits

    Why does identification matter?

    Global uniqueness

    Every GS1 identifier is unique and recognized internationally.

    Full traceability

    Products and assets can be tracked throughout their entire lifecycle.

    Unambiguous data exchange

    All trading partners use the same reference for the same product or location.

    The basis of digital transformation

    Barcodes, GS1 QR codes, Digital Link, EDI, GDSN and EPCIS all start from standardized identifiers.

    Essentials

    The most widely used GS1 keys

    Used by millions of companies to identify products, locations and logistics units.

    Product with GTIN barcode

    GTIN

    Identifies products sold online and offline.

    Examples

    FMCG products, pharmaceuticals, electronics, construction materials.

    Factory and GLN location

    GLN

    Identifies organisations and physical or functional locations.

    Examples

    Companies, factories, warehouses, stores, construction sites, departments, functions

    SSCC logistics unit on a pallet

    SSCC

    Identifies logistics units.

    Examples

    Pallets, containers, parcels and deliveries.

    GS1 KEYS

    Other GS1 identification keys

    For logistics processes, documents, services and specialized assets.

    KeyUse
    GSIN
    Shipments
    GINC
    Consignments
    GRAI
    Returnable assets
    GIAI
    Individual assets
    GSRN
    Service relationships
    GDTI
    Documents
    GCN
    Coupons
    GMN
    Product families
    CPID
    Components and parts
    Process

    How do you get GS1 identifiers?

    1

    You become a GS1 Romania member

    You gain access to the global GS1 ecosystem.

    2

    You get a GS1 Company Prefix

    Your organization's unique identifier.

    3

    You create the identification keys you need

    Products, locations, logistics units, documents and assets.

    Get a GS1 license
    Quick guide

    Which identifier do you need?

    I want to identify products
    GTIN
    I want to identify a company or location
    GLN
    I want to identify pallets and deliveries
    SSCC
    I want to identify equipment and assets
    GIAI or GRAI
    I want to identify documents or services
    GDTI or GSRN

    Get started with GS1 standards

    Become a GS1 Romania member and access the global standards for uniquely identifying products, locations and assets.

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