How Unauthorised Numbers* Undermine the Integrity of GS1 Standards

(Unauthorised Numbers = barcode numbers not issued or allocated directly by GS1)

“Our barcode numbers come from the same original system as GS1 barcode numbers and can be used internationally in the vast majority of stores.” – quoted from Barcodes Malaysia, unauthorised reseller

GS1 is the only authorised organisation to allocate GS1 GTIN-13, GTIN-14, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, EAN-13, ITF-14, UPC-A and UPC-E barcodes.

Barcode numbers offered by unauthorised barcode resellers are unrecognised & unverifiable identifiers that are NOT part of GS1’s System of Standards, undermining the integrity, uniqueness and ubiquity of the GS1 System of Identification.

GS1 Malaysia Collaborates with Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN)

GS1 Malaysia is a Strategic Partner of KPDN under the Program Transformasi Produk dan Pengedaran Berkesan – Access to Retail.

We collaborate closely with KPDN to protect brands against unauthorised barcodes and promote trusted product identification.

Click here to know more 

• Portal: eaduan.kpdn.gov.my
• Email: e-aduan@kpdn.gov.my
• Call Centre: 1-800-886-800
• WhatsApp: 019-848 8000