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Product labelling made easy

Sell your products worldwide – with a GTIN from GS1

GS1 is the only official issuer of Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) – the unique number under the barcode, also known as EAN. Our GTINs and barcodes are internationally valid and accepted by all major retailers and online marketplaces. This allows you to lay the foundation for the successful sale of your products – simply, securely and worldwide.

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3 steps to a barcode

1. Select offer package

Select the right product and fill out the application form. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive your GS1 base number – the first step towards your GTINs and barcodes.

2. Register with GTIN Registry

Register with GTIN Registry in just a few minutes – create your GTINs and barcodes and manage your product data easily online.

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3. Sell your product successfully

Get your products on the market quickly – with barcodes for brick-and-mortar sales or the online marketplace of your choice.

How do I know how many barcodes I need?

The number of barcodes you need depends on how many variants (size, colour, flavour, etc.) of your product you offer. GS1 Switzerland offers different package sizes depending on your needs.

The GTIN allocation rules and the following example will help you determine the number of GTINs you need.

Examples for guidance

Once you know how many barcodes you need, you can select the GTIN package size that is most suitable for you. Our quote calculator will help you with this.

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Offer calculator – Which GTIN package is right for you?

The package that is right for you depends on the number of GTINs you need. With just a few clicks in our offer calculator, you can determine the package that is right for you.

Do you already have a GS1 base number?If you are already a member or have a Starter Kit 10 and need additional GTINs (barcodes), you can easily apply for them online:

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How many products would you like to identify in the medium term?

In order for us to calculate the costs of the variants for you, we need to know how many products you would like to label and what the total annual turnover of your company is.

Our Offer

	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
Number of GTIN-13 (EAN)	four number range sizes up to 100 up to 1000 up to 10'000 up to 100'000	10	1
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]
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
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	--	--
Order now	Membership	Starterkit 10	Single GTIN

All offer benefits at a glance

	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
Number of 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	--	--
Order now	Membership	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.

Price table for membership

Annual global total revenue in CHF	Membership without system use in CHF (annual)	Membership with system use (barcodes) in CHF (annual)*
Up to 1 m	275	275
1 m - 2 m	330	440
2 m - 4 m	330	660
4 m - 6 m	385	990
6 m - 10 m	385	1'320
10 m - 20 m	440	1'650
20 m - 40 m	440	1'980
40 m - 60 m	495	2'475
60 m - 100 m	495	3'135
100 m - 200 m	605	4'235
200 m - 400 m	715	6'435
400 m - 600 m	825	9'900
600 m - 1 bn	1'100.00	16'775
1 bn - 5 bn	1'375.00	22'550
More than 5 bn	2'475.00	28'050

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* Additional one-time costs for number range (barcodes)


Number range	One-time costs in CHF
Up to 100 GTIN numbers (barcodes)	250
Up to 1'000 GTIN numbers (barcodes)	500
Up to 10'000 GTIN numbers (barcodes)	2'000
Up to 100'000 GTIN numbers (barcodes)	12'000

Your advantages at a glance

Genuine and officially authorised GTINs
GS1 is the only authorised issuer of genuine, internationally valid GTINs.

Centralised management of your product data
Maintain an overview at all times: our GTIN Registry online portal allows you to manage your GTINs and product information easily and clearly in one place.

Sell on important marketplaces
Only with a GS1 GTIN can you easily list and sell your products on large platforms such as Amazon or Galaxus.

Greater visibility & higher conversions
A GS1 GTIN improves your Google ranking: up to 40% more impressions and up to 20% higher conversion rates are possible.