Manufacturers & Distributors

Global Trade Item Number is the unique product identifier/barcode found on most medical device, pharmaceutical and retail packages. 

As a distributor, the manufacturer or packager will most likely have provided GTINs for their products.

In the case of classified devices, a GS1 Standards can be used to comply with regulatory regulatory requirements, for example, UDI (Unique Device Identification) and FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive).

Added to this, GTINs are increasingly featured as a requirement as a part of tendering processes.

Yes. Single and multiple unit packages, cases and boxes all require a different GTIN.

Each item will have the same GTIN, and each pack will have a different GTIN.

GS1 Global provide a tool Verified by GS1 where you can check the official owner of a GS1 GTIN.

If you require further assistance, please contact us, and we can aid you in engaging with your suppliers.

Barcodes not only identify products- they can also people (GSRNs), places (GLN’s) assets (GIAI’s) and shipments  (SSCCs). The use of global standards to uniquely identify these can ensure the delivery of the right products to the right locations, improve throughput efficiencies and facilitate accurate tracking of sales.