GTIN-EXTENSION

GS1 4-length GTIN barcodes.

Definition

GTIN-8: 8 digits for small products (sodas, mini-confectionery). GTIN-12: 12 digits UPC-A, originally US. GTIN-13: 13 digits EAN-13, European standard. GTIN-14: 14 digits ITF-14, for cartons and pallets (consume unit X multiplier). All stored padded to 14 digits in databases for interoperability. AI (01) in GS1 Application Identifier.

Origin

UPC-A invented 1973 by George Laurer (IBM) ; EAN-13 published 1977 by EAN Inc ; GTIN harmonisation 2005.

Example in context

A Carrefour product carries GTIN-13 3270190001234 on EAN-13 ; same product in carton carries GTIN-14 13270190001234 on ITF-14 (multiplier).

Related terms

• GS1 SSCC — pallet identifier.