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GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)

GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is the umbrella term for product identification codes defined by GS1 (Global Standards Organization). It includes four types: GTIN-13 (EAN-13/JAN standard), GTIN-8 (EAN-8/JAN short), GTIN-12 (UPC), and GTIN-14 (logistics/case level). GTINs are used to uniquely identify products throughout the global supply chain, from retail POS systems to warehouse inventory management. In Japan, GS1 Japan (Distribution Systems Research Institute) manages and assigns these codes.

GS1 JAN code barcode product identification UPC EAN supply chain POS logistics standardization
code slug name description barcodeSymbology digits region usage
GTIN-13 gtin-13-jan-standard GTIN-13 (JAN Standard Type / EAN-13) A 13-digit product identification code used for identifying individual consumer goods. EAN-13 13 Global (Japan, Europe, Asia, etc.) Individual consumer goods, minimum trading units between businesses
GTIN-8 gtin-8-jan-short GTIN-8 (JAN Short Type / EAN-8) An 8-digit product identification code used for small items with limited barcode display space. EAN-8 8 Global Small items (cosmetics, jewelry, confectionery, etc.)
GTIN-12 gtin-12-upc GTIN-12 (U.P.C.) A 12-digit product identification code used in the United States and Canada. UPC-A 12 United States, Canada Products for North American market
GTIN-14 gtin-14-logistics GTIN-14 (Logistics/Case Level) A 14-digit product identification code used to identify trade item groupings such as cases, cartons, and multipacks. ITF-14, GS1-128 14 Global Logistics and inventory management (cases, cartons, pallets, and other trade item groupings)

The umbrella term for GS1 standard product identification codes, including JAN codes and UPC, forming an international product identification system.