GS1 Company Prefix – Identifiers and barcodes
From 50,00 €
When you need a barcode for your product, you need a GS1 Company Prefix.
From the Company Prefix , you can generate product codes (GTINs) as well as various other identification numbers, such as GLNs that identify the location, SSCCs that identify deliveries, or UDIs for medical devices.
We grant five different sized code packages: 10, 100, 1000, 10 000 or 100 000 codes.
If you run out of codes, you can only get more codes by ordering a new GS1 Company Prefix. Separate annual fee is charged for each Company Prefix. Read more about the pricing on our website.
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The GS1 company prefix annual fee is based on the amount of codes ordered. Tax (VAT) is added to the prices mentioned.
Q&A
How can I check whether a company already has a GS1 Company Prefix?
You can check whether your company already has a GS1 Company Prefix by using the Register Search at https://gs1.fi/en/our-services/register-search
Enter the company name in the “Find Company” field to see whether your company is listed in the global registry. If no information is found, the company does not have a GS1 Company Prefix.
For more information, please contact our customer service:
asiakaspalvelu@gs1.fi / 010 739 2300 (Mon–Fri, 10:00–14:00)
Enter the company name in the “Find Company” field to see whether your company is listed in the global registry. If no information is found, the company does not have a GS1 Company Prefix.
For more information, please contact our customer service:
asiakaspalvelu@gs1.fi / 010 739 2300 (Mon–Fri, 10:00–14:00)
How can I get a EAN-barcode, and how soon can I start using it?
When you want to create GTIN-codes for your products and create EAN-barcodes from them, the first step is to get a GS1 company prefix.
This is how to do:
1. Choose the number of codes you need and order the GS1 company prefix.
2. Once we have received the order, we will send you by mail a certificate, on the certificate you can find your company prefix. The company prefix is ready for use instantly.
3. You will receive an activation link for GS1 Rekisteri.
4. Sign in to GS1 Data service, where you can create the GTIN-codes and barcodes.
This is how to do:
1. Choose the number of codes you need and order the GS1 company prefix.
2. Once we have received the order, we will send you by mail a certificate, on the certificate you can find your company prefix. The company prefix is ready for use instantly.
3. You will receive an activation link for GS1 Rekisteri.
4. Sign in to GS1 Data service, where you can create the GTIN-codes and barcodes.
What is a GS1 company prefix and what do I need it for?
A GS1 company prefix is a unique identifier issued by GS1 Finland to the applicant. With the help of a GS1 company prefix you can create product identifiers, barcodes and other identifiers.
Any company, community or private person that needs identifiers in their operations can order a GS1 company prefix.
Any company, community or private person that needs identifiers in their operations can order a GS1 company prefix.
Tax free sales
If your company is entitled to VAT-free sales, please contact our customer service at support@gs1.fi and order GS1 company prefix from there.
How do I choose the right company prefix?
GS1 Finland offers five different code packages: 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, or 100,000 codes. Variable weight products, i.e. products sold by weight (per kilogram), require a separate GS1 Company Prefix.
Each product variant, such as a different size, colour, or flavour, requires its own code. For example, four colours and four sizes require a total of 16 codes. Different packaging levels such as cases and pallets also generally require their own unique codes.
If you run out of codes, you will need a new GS1 Company Prefix, which you can purchase from the GS1 online store. A company can have multiple GS1 Company Prefixes and each prefix is subject to its own annual fee.
Each product variant, such as a different size, colour, or flavour, requires its own code. For example, four colours and four sizes require a total of 16 codes. Different packaging levels such as cases and pallets also generally require their own unique codes.
If you run out of codes, you will need a new GS1 Company Prefix, which you can purchase from the GS1 online store. A company can have multiple GS1 Company Prefixes and each prefix is subject to its own annual fee.
How to get SSCC codes?
To get SSCC codes you must order a GS1 company prefix.
The code packages allow you to create following amounts of SSCC codes:
10 code package -> 1 million SSCC codes
100 code package-> 10 million SSCC codes
1000 code package-> 100 million SSCC codes
10 000 code package -> 1 billion SSCC codes
100 000 code package -> 10 billion SSCC codes
The code packages allow you to create following amounts of SSCC codes:
10 code package -> 1 million SSCC codes
100 code package-> 10 million SSCC codes
1000 code package-> 100 million SSCC codes
10 000 code package -> 1 billion SSCC codes
100 000 code package -> 10 billion SSCC codes
I want a GS1 2D code for my products
Just like an EAN barcode, the core of a GS1 2D code is the GTIN that uniquely identifies the product. To create a GTIN you need a GS1 Company Prefix which is used to create all GS1 identification keys.
If your company already has a GS1 Company Prefix, you do not need to obtain a separate one for GS1 2D codes and implementing GS1 2D codes does not incur any additional fees from GS1.
If your company already has a GS1 Company Prefix, you do not need to obtain a separate one for GS1 2D codes and implementing GS1 2D codes does not incur any additional fees from GS1.