Item sold individually or by weight
New GTIN for:
Item
Existing higher-level packaging
Not applicable
Loose produce item is sold as an each (individual piece) or weight.
Where a loose produce item is sold as an each or weight (product 3), is then packaged in-store and sold as a fixed measure (product 4), product 3 and 4 require separate unique GTINs.
New GTIN for:
Item
Existing higher-level packaging
Not applicable
Example business scenarios that require GTIN change
An apple sold by each or weight for 1.29 per kilo/pound. It is then packed in-store as a fixed measure container and sold at 3.00 for a 6-pack of apples.
Additional information
Consequence if rule not applied: GTIN assignment would be inaccurate
