GS1 Company Prefix
The GS1 Company Prefix is the foundation of all GS1 identifiers. It's assigned by your local GS1 Member Organization and uniquely identifies your company.
What is a Company Prefix?
A GS1 Company Prefix is a globally unique number assigned to a company. It forms the first part of GTINs, SSCCs, GLNs, and other GS1 keys.
Prefix Length and Capacity
How to Get a Company Prefix
GS1 Member Organizations in MENA:
Using Your Prefix
Creating GTINs:
Company Prefix: 0614141 (7 digits)
Item Reference: 12345 (5 digits)
Check Digit: 2 (calculated)
GTIN-14: 00614141123452
Creating SSCCs:
Extension Digit: 0
Company Prefix: 0614141
Serial Reference: 123456789
Check Digit: (calculated)
SSCC: 006141411234567890
Check Digit Calculation
GS1 uses the Modulo 10 algorithm:
Important Considerations