8. Pack/case quantity
New GTIN for:
Item
Not applicable
Existing higher-level packaging
A change to the number of trade items in a case or a change to the quantity of cases in a pre-defined pallet configuration requires assignment of a new GTIN.
New GTIN for:
Item
Not applicable
Existing higher-level packaging
Hierarchy level of GTIN assignment
- A unique GTIN is assigned at every existing level of the packaging hierarchy above the retail consumer trade item/base unit level.
Example business scenarios that require GTIN change
- A case configuration changes from containing 9 trade items to containing 12 trade items.
- A pallet configuration changes from containing 12 cases to containing 16 cases.
Additional information
- Local, national or regional regulations may require more frequent GTIN changes. Such regulations have precedence over the rules provided within the GTIN Management Standard.
