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Will my own internal codes fit into the GTIN?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/will-my-own-internal-codes-fit-into-the-gtin.aspxWill my own internal codes fit into the GTIN?7/3/2020 2:52:14 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/will-my-own-internal-codes-fit-into-the-gtin.aspx
Who is responsible for numbering trade items?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/who-is-responsible-for-numbering-trade-items.aspxWho is responsible for numbering trade items?7/3/2020 2:51:20 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/who-is-responsible-for-numbering-trade-items.aspx5.000000000000001
Why should I encode GS1 Application Identifiers in GS1 barcode?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/why-should-i-encode-gs1-application-identifiers-in-gs1-barcode.aspxWhy should I encode GS1 Application Identifiers in GS1 barcode?7/3/2020 2:46:50 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/why-should-i-encode-gs1-application-identifiers-in-gs1-barcode.aspx
Why do I need to have a GS1 Company Prefix?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/why-do-i-need-to-have-a-gs1-company-prefix.aspxWhy do I need to have a GS1 Company Prefix?7/3/2020 2:39:18 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/why-do-i-need-to-have-a-gs1-company-prefix.aspx
Which GTINs are used for newspapers and magazines?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/which-gtins-are-used-for-newspapers-and-magazines.aspxWhich GTINs are used for newspapers and magazines?7/3/2020 2:33:32 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/which-gtins-are-used-for-newspapers-and-magazines.aspx
Where can I find the GLN Allocation Rules?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/where-can-i-find-the-gln-allocation-rules.aspxWhere can I find the GLN Allocation Rules?7/3/2020 1:27:21 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/where-can-i-find-the-gln-allocation-rules.aspx
Where can I find the GTIN Management Rules?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/where-can-i-find-the-gtin-allocation-rules.aspxWhere can I find the GTIN Management Rules?7/3/2020 1:24:51 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/where-can-i-find-the-gtin-allocation-rules.aspx
What kind of information is linked to the GS1 Identification Key?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/what-kind-of-information-is-linked-to-the-gs1-identification-key.aspxWhat kind of information is linked to the GS1 Identification Key?7/3/2020 1:22:59 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/what-kind-of-information-is-linked-to-the-gs1-identification-key.aspx
Can a GTIN be re-used?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/when-can-a-gtin-be-re-used.aspxCan a GTIN be re-used?7/3/2020 1:19:04 PMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/when-can-a-gtin-be-re-used.aspx5.000000000000001
What is the China GTIN filing procedure?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-the-china-gtin-filing-procedure.aspxWhat is the China GTIN filing procedure?7/3/2020 11:59:55 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-the-china-gtin-filing-procedure.aspx
What is ISBN?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-isbn.aspxWhat is ISBN?7/3/2020 11:37:05 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-isbn.aspx
What is a Variable Measure Trade Item?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-a-variable-measure-trade-item.aspxWhat is a Variable Measure Trade Item?7/3/2020 11:35:32 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-a-variable-measure-trade-item.aspx
What is an SSCC and how is it allocated and structured?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-an-sscc-and-how-is-it-allocated-and-structured.aspxWhat is an SSCC and how is it allocated and structured?7/3/2020 11:33:24 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-an-sscc-and-how-is-it-allocated-and-structured.aspx
What is a Global Location Number (GLN)?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-a-global-location-number-gln.aspxWhat is a Global Location Number (GLN)?7/3/2020 11:20:46 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-a-global-location-number-gln.aspx
What is a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-a-global-trade-item-number-gtin.aspxWhat is a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)?7/3/2020 11:16:28 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/what-is-a-global-trade-item-number-gtin.aspx
I want to put a new range of products on the market, and need a barcode as soon as possiblehttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/i-want-to-put-a-new-range-of-products-on-the-market-and-need-a-barcode-as-soon-as-possible.aspxI want to put a new range of products on the market, and need a barcode as soon as possible7/3/2020 11:12:32 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/i-want-to-put-a-new-range-of-products-on-the-market-and-need-a-barcode-as-soon-as-possible.aspx
How do I ensure I am using correctly assigned numbers?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/how-do-i-ensure-i-am-using-correctly-assigned-numbers.aspxHow do I ensure I am using correctly assigned numbers?7/3/2020 9:54:41 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/how-do-i-ensure-i-am-using-correctly-assigned-numbers.aspx
How does 'serialisation' differ from 'unique identification' in the GS1 System?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/how-does-unique-identification-differ-from-serialisation-in-the-gs1-system.aspxHow does 'serialisation' differ from 'unique identification' in the GS1 System?7/3/2020 9:43:15 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/how-does-unique-identification-differ-from-serialisation-in-the-gs1-system.aspx4.000000000000001
How do I use a Global Location Number to identify a physical location?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/how-do-i-use-a-global-location-number-to-identify-a-physical-location.aspxHow do I use a Global Location Number to identify a physical location?7/3/2020 9:32:56 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/how-do-i-use-a-global-location-number-to-identify-a-physical-location.aspx
Does a formulation change in a product require a new GTIN?http://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/_catalogs/masterpage/FAQ%20Page.aspx, FAQ Page https://xchange.gs1.org/sites/faq/Pages/does-a-minor-formulation-change-in-a-product-require-a-new-gtin.aspxDoes a formulation change in a product require a new GTIN?7/3/2020 9:21:18 AMhttp://ocpsearch.gs1.org:888/sites/faq/Pages/does-a-minor-formulation-change-in-a-product-require-a-new-gtin.aspx