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GTIN Rules

Interactive GTIN Rule Browsing
The following GTIN rules are provided to help suppliers determine when they need to add or change GTINs for retail trade items and/or standard group items. Choose the type of change below to view the rules regarding GTIN assignment.

Artwork
Material

Minor (<20%) Change to Material or Type - Consumer Retail Item
Minor (<20%) Change Material or Type - Standard Item Grouping
Major (>20%) Change to Material or Type - Consumer Retail Item
Major (>20%) Change Material or Type - Standard Item Grouping

New Language on a Single Language Label
Addition of a Language on a Multi-Language Label
Change of a Language Group Cluster on a Multi-Language Label

Anti-Theft Device
Pallet Layout
EPC Tag

Change in Brand Graphics
Brand Name is Added
Change to Brand or Product Name
Graduated Brand Change

Wine Vintage
Seasonal Overwrap
Seasonal Formulation

Minor Formulation or Characteristic Change
Formulation Change that Alters Shelf Edge Label
Seasonal Formulation Change

Same Item - Different Quantities
Minor change in net weight, count or volume.
Major change in net weight, count or volume.

Mix of Product
Functionality
Combination Packs
Selling Price

Different Selling Price by Region or Retailer
Retailer Specific Pre-Priced Merchandise
Manufacturers' Suggested Retail Price
Other Marked Price Change

Sample or Test Product
Bonus Pack or Content Change
Two or More Items not Attached or Banded Together that can be Purchased Separately
Two or More Items not Attached or Banded Together that cannot be Purchased Separately
Two or More Items Attached or Banded Together
Free Retail Item Inside that Does Not Change Geometry or Weight by More than 20%
Free Retail Item Inside that Changes Geometry or Weight by More than 20%
Promotional Package Reconfiguration that Does Not Change Geometry or Weight by More than 20%
Promotional Package Reconfiguration that Changes Geometry or Weight by More than 20%

Price Off Coupon, Mail In Rebate, Proof of Purchase - Not Time Critical
Price Off Coupon, Mail In Rebate, Proof of Purchase - Time Critical
Merchandise Sold With Allowance
Price Reduction Specified on the Pack
Pre-Pricing Promotions