Coding of products for the Deposit Return System
Allocation and administration of GTIN SGR codes needed to identify products and packaging included in the national system administered by RetuRO.
Coding of products for the Deposit Return System
Manufacturers and importers who place on the Romanian market packaged beverages in packaging included in the Deposit Return System (SGR) must use GTIN identifiers that comply with the system's requirements.
GS1 Romania ensures the allocation and administration of GTIN SGR codes needed to identify products with SGR packaging within the national system administered by RetuRO.
Who needs to obtain a GTIN SGR?
The service is intended for:
- Beverage manufacturers
- Importers and distributors of beverages
- Brand owners who place products in the SGR system
Why is a GTIN SGR necessary?
GTIN SGR allows for the unique identification of products in SGR packaging placed on the national market after the launch of the Deposit Return System, and facilitates the functioning of the collection, return and settlement processes.
Benefits of GTIN SGR coding
Unique identification
Each product is identified uniquely and in a standardized way.
Compliance with requirements
Compliance with the coding rules applicable to products included in SGR.
Precise discrimination
The system automatically rejects identical products brought in from neighboring countries for which the deposit fee has not been paid.
Improved traceability
Efficient management of products and packaging across the entire supply chain.
Two situations, two procedures
Companies that do not hold a GS1 license
If your products are not already coded through the GS1 system, the first step is joining GS1 Romania.
After obtaining the license, you will be able to request and manage the GTIN codes needed for SGR products. Start the membership process:
Get a GS1 LicenseCompanies that already hold a GS1 license
Members of GS1 Romania can activate the SGR service and start the coding process directly through the GS1 platforms.
For activation it is necessary to submit the company's data and the SGR identifier (Partner ID) allocated by RetuRO.
Carried out through the CODALOC platform
The coding and re-coding of products is carried out through the CODALOC, platform, using GTIN identifiers administered by GS1 Romania, with the country prefix 594.
Access CODALOCPrefix 594
Uniquely identifies SGR products on the national market, according to the GTIN scheme administered by GS1.
Attention to collective packaging
For products included in the SGR system, the collective packaging containing these products must also be re-coded. This ensures the correct identification of products and logistics units throughout the entire operational flow.
Implementation in 4 steps
Registration in RetuRO
The company registers in the Deposit Return System.
Activation of GS1 services
Joining GS1 Romania or activating the SGR service for existing members.
GTIN SGR coding
Allocation and administration of codes through the CODALOC platform.
Verification of collective packaging
Re-coding of units containing products included in SGR.