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Do you need barcodes?

You want to offer and sell products in retail. Then you need barcodes. GS1 is the right partner for you, because our barcodes are used and accepted by all retailers.

What is a barcode?

The actual barcode is the pattern of black bars.

The number below the bars is called GTIN (Global Trade Item Number, formerly also EAN European Article Number).It is the basis for the barcode.

As each product is given a different number (GTIN), this number can be used to uniquely identify the item.

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How do I know how many barcodes I need?

How many barcodes you need depends on how many variants (size, colour, flavour, etc.) of your product you offer.
GS1 Switzerland offers different pack sizes depending on your requirements. The GTIN allocation rules and the following example will help you to determine the number of GTINs: You can use our simple calculation examples below as a guide:

GTIN for T-shirts in various colors and sizes

GTIN for bars in different sizes plus multipack

Now you know how many barcodes you need and can select a corresponding GTIN package size:

To determine the best offer for you, please use our offer calculator. All you have to do is enter a few details about your company.The calculator will then show you the various options.

Which is the right GTIN package for you?

Which package is right for you depends on the number of GTINs you need.
With just a few clicks in our quote calculator, you can find the right package for you.

Plan ahead:
With a view to growing product variants, we recommend choosing the next largest service package size.

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Do you already have a GS1 Company Prefix (GCP) with which you can create GS1 identification numbers?

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Info: GS1 Company Prefix (GCP)

The GS1 Company Prefix is the basis for the GS1 identification keys. These include, for example, the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) for products, the Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) for logistics units and the GLN (Global Location Number) for locations. They enable unique identification worldwide.

In Switzerland, you can only obtain the GS1 Company Prefix as a member of GS1 Switzerland. You can find your GCP in the confirmation mail or with the help of "Verified by GS1".

There are three ways to obtain GTINs:

	Membership	Starterkit 10	Single GTIN
Suitable for	All companies	For companies with a worldwide annual turnover of up to CHF 500'000	For all companies modallink × Single GTIN is not allowed to be used by healthcare companies to implement UDI
GTIN-13 (EAN)	four number range sizes up to 100 up to 1000 up to 10'000 up to 100'000	10	1
10 barcode verifications per year free of charge modallink × You want to be sure that your GS1 barcodes will be read. We check print quality, data structure, layout and dimensions for you. To the barcode check	[check-orange]	CHF 100/Verification	CHF 100/Verification
Unique Device Identification (UDI) modallink × Are you a manufacturer of medical devices (MD) and in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and do you need to label your products in a UDI-compliant way? GS1 Switzerland is an official UDI allocation body. More about UDI	[check-orange]	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]
Costs per calendar year* (Prices excl. VAT)	from CHF 275 × The costs depend on the annual turnover of your company. Price overview	CHF 50/Starterkit 10	CHF 65/GTIN
One-time fee (Prices excl. VAT)	from CHF 250 × The one-off amount for the GTIN depends on the selected number range size. up to 100 GTINs cost a one-off amount of CHF 250 up to 1000 GTINs cost a one-time fee of CHF 500 up to 10'000 GTINs cost a one-time fee of CHF 2000 up to 100'000 GTINs cost CHF 12'000 one-off	--	--
Offer	Membership GS1 Switzerland	Starterkit 10	Single GTIN
	* Invoices are always issued on a calendar year basis at the beginning of the year. The first annual fee is due upon receipt of the admission confirmation. You pay costs per calendar year because you acquire a licence and thus the right to use your GTINs.	* Invoices are issued for one year from the date of joining.	* Invoices are issued for one year from the date of joining.

Complete list of offer benefits

	Membership	Starterkit 10	Single GTIN
Suitable for	All companies	For companies with a worldwide annual turnover of up to CHF 500'000	For all companies modallink × Single GTIN is not allowed to be used by healthcare companies to implement UDI
GTIN-13 (EAN)	four number range sizes up to 100 up to 1000 up to 10'000 up to 100'000	10	1
How can I reorder GTINs (EANs)?	Additional number ranges can be ordered To the application	Additional starter kits can be ordered or upgraded to membership	Additional GTINs can be ordered or upgraded to membership
Use of GS1 standards modallink × GS1 standards are the basis of all supply chains and increase efficiency in the flow of goods, information and values. As a common language worldwide, they ensure compatibility, transparency and create trust. More about GS1 Standards	all GS1 standards	all GS1 standards	only GTIN
Company entry in the global database Verified by GS1 modallink × The GS1 Switzerland Yellow Pages provide reliable and accurate supplier, origin and product information. More about Verified by GS1	[check-orange]	[check-orange]	[check-orange]
GTIN Registry for simple number management modallink × With the GTIN Registry you can manage your product data quickly and easily, calculate the check digit and create the appropriate barcode. More about GTIN Registry	[check-orange]	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]
Product entry in the global database Verified by GS1 modallink × The GS1 Switzerland Yellow Pages provide reliable and accurate supplier, origin and product information. More about Verified by GS1	[check-orange]	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]
Create barcodes for your products free of charge modallink × With our free online barcode generator you can easily create an EAN barcode in just a few steps. To the barcode generator	[check-orange]	[check-orange]	[check-orange]
10 barcode verifications per year free of charge modallink × You want to be sure that your GS1 barcodes will be read. We check print quality, data structure, layout and dimensions for you. To the barcode check	[check-orange]	CHF 100/Verification	CHF 100/Verification
Free participation in a basic seminar (in the year of joining) modallink × The seminar is the starting point into the GS1 world. It teaches participants the elements and systematics of the GS1 identification system as well as selected tools and GS1 products in an application-oriented manner.	[check-orange]	CHF 200/Day	CHF 200/Day
Personal consultation modallink × Today, the GS1 system is used by over 1.3 million member companies in 145 countries. Only the correct application of the GS1 standards unlocks the full potential benefits. Our Professional Services will be happy to support you: systemberatung@gs1.ch	[check-orange]	CHF 250/h	CHF 250/h
GTIN-8 short numbers modallink × GTIN-8 requires membership with system use.	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]	[cross-blue]
Unique Device Identification (UDI) modallink × Are you a manufacturer of medical devices (MD) and in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and do you need to label your products in a UDI-compliant way? GS1 Switzerland is an official UDI allocation body. More about UDI	[check-orange]	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]
Solution Partner Programme modallink × Bringing together competence and projects - that is the primary goal of the GS1 Switzerland Solution Partner Programme. Our Solution Partners are characterised by their high level of competence for solutions relating to GS1 standards, processes and projects in practice. To the Solution Partner Programme	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]	[cross-blue]
Discount on GS1 Events modallink × At our events and company tours on various topics, you will receive professional input from experts, be able to exchange experiences, develop ideas and approaches, make contacts and discuss strategies. To the event overview	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]	[cross-blue]
Discount on GS1 educational offer modallink × The education division of GS1 Switzerland is characterised by its large network with many partners from the economy. With professionally proven and methodically experienced lecturers, we guarantee well-founded and market-oriented teaching. To the further training courses	[check-orange]	[cross-blue]	[cross-blue]
GS1 Publications modallink × Factsheets, manuals, studies, recommendations for action and other publications on topics from the world of GS1 Switzerland. To the download area	[check-orange]	[check-orange]	[check-orange]
Costs per calendar year* (Prices excl. VAT)	from CHF 275 × The costs depend on the annual turnover of your company. Price overview	CHF 50/Starterkit 10	CHF 65/GTIN
One-time fee (Prices excl. VAT)	from CHF 250 × The one-off amount for the GTIN depends on the selected number range size. up to 100 GTINs cost a one-off amount of CHF 250 up to 1000 GTINs cost a one-time fee of CHF 500 up to 10'000 GTINs cost a one-time fee of CHF 2000 up to 100'000 GTINs cost CHF 12'000 one-off	--	--
Offer	Membership GS1 Switzerland	Starterkit 10	Single GTIN
	* Invoices are always issued on a calendar year basis at the beginning of the year. The first annual fee is due upon receipt of the admission confirmation. You pay costs per calendar year because you acquire a licence and thus the right to use your GTINs.	* Invoices are issued for one year from the date of joining.	* Invoices are issued for one year from the date of joining.

Pricelist

Annual global company turnover in CHF	Basic fee for services in CHF (annual)	Surcharge for use of the GS1 system in CHF (annual)
Up to 1 million	275	0
1 million - 2 million	330	110
2 million - 4 million	330	330
4 million - 6 million	385	605
6 million - 10 million	385	935
10 million - 20 million	440	1'210.00
20 million - 40 millionen	440	1'540.00
40 million - 60 million	495	1'980.00
60 million - 100 million	495	2'640.00
100 million - 200 million	605	3'630.00
200 million - 400 million	715	5'720.00
400 million - 600 million	825	9'075.00
600 million - 1 billion	1'100.00	15'675.00
1 billion - 5 billion	1'375.00	21'175.00
More than 5 billion	2'475.00	25'575.00

Number range	One-time fee in CHF
for up-to 100 GTIN-number (barcodes)	250
for up-to 1'000 GTIN-number (barcodes)	500
for up-to 10'000 GTIN-number (barcodes)	2'000
for up-to 100'000 GTIN-number (barcodes)	12'000

Your benefits at a glance

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Perfect for beginners

Globally valid number range

Free administration via GTIN Registry