3. Declared net content
New GTIN for:
Item
Existing higher-level packaging
“Net content” is defined as the amount of the consumable product of the trade item contained in a package, as declared on the label, which may include net weight, volume, count, units.
Any change (increase or decrease) to the legally required declared net content that is printed on the pack, requires a GTIN change.
New GTIN for:
Item
Existing higher-level packaging
Example business scenarios that require GTIN change
- The declared net content change from 100 tablets to 125 tablets.
- The declared number syringes in a package changes from a 3 to a 5 count.
- The declared count of the number of cotton balls changes from 150 to 175.
- The number of glucose test strips contained in a package changes from 10 to 12 test strips.
Additional information
- The requirement does not include any marketing declarations or suggestions that are for the consumer’s knowledge, but not directly related to pricing, brand, government regulations. For example: suggested serving size.
- Declared net content is what is used to develop shelf labelling and price per unit declared to the consumer. Accuracy and synchronisation is essential and failure to comply may result in a penalty.
