GTIN
Colloquially, many know GTIN as a barcode, but technically, GTIN is the number found beneath the barcode symbol itself, and can therefore also be used for other technologies such as 2D barcodes and RFID tags.
Colloquially, many know GTIN as a barcode, but technically, GTIN is the number found beneath the barcode symbol itself, and can therefore also be used for other technologies such as 2D barcodes and RFID tags.
The healthcare sector operates across national borders. It is therefore crucial that products are uniquely identified worldwide. Global standards can help ensure this.
The GS1 Healthcare GTIN Allocation Rules Standard helps you assign a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) to new products and assess when a change to an existing product requires the assignment of a new GTIN.
The general rule is that if a change made to a product is relevant to the consumer, a trading partner, or another link in the supply chain, the product should be assigned a new GTIN.
The same applies if there is a regulatory requirement or obligation to inform the consumer and/or trading partner about the change.
Here are five examples:
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