GS1 Malaysia Membership Licences

TYPE OF GS1 LICENCE
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Explanation

Independent GS1 licence applicable to all companies.
Whether you are a sole proprietor with a single product or a multinational organisation with hundreds of products.
Provides unique, globally recognised identifiers for products and trade items.
Fulfils regulatory and merchandising requirements.

Special GS1 licence for limited-run items, festive items, promotional items and vouchers.
Provides unique, globally recognised identifiers for products and trade items.
Fulfils regulatory and merchandising requirements.

Independent GS1 licence for additional GS1 Standard barcodes.
Provides unique, globally recognised identifiers for products and trade items.
Fulfils regulatory and merchandising requirements.
Only existing & active GS1 Members may apply.

Independent GS1 licence for Global Location Numbers (GLNs).
Provides unique, globally recognised identifiers for entities, locations and assets, whether physical or digital.
Fulfils regulatory and merchandising requirements.
Managed separately from the GTIN Membership Licence.

Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN)

1,000
(Use for both retail packs and logistics cartons/pallets)*

Global Location Numbers (GLN)

Global Company Prefix (GCP)

Price (RM)

816.00 / year*

390.00 / year

816.00 / year

390.00 / year

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Methods of Payment

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Service Overview

Verified by GS1 &

GAC Support Services

GS1 Malaysia Barcode Certification

Barcode Symbol Generation

Barcode Number Generation

Databank Enhanced Services

GS1 Malaysia Exclusive Services

Optional but pivotal for brand & product identity integrity, validity, authenticity & regulatory fulfilment

1. Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & Services (VbG & GACSS)
RM 580 per year*
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Submission of product, brand, certification, location & company data into GS1 trusted repositories.

Manages GS1 Members' access to GS1 data repositories to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

Upload to the Verified by GS1 Search Portal & Mobile App.

Data submitted by active GS1 Members and VbG & GACSS subscribers appears on GS1-managed platforms and mobile apps.

GS1 2D Track & Trace Platform Access: 2D Repository Platform.

Hands-on track & trace using GS1 DataMatrix. Event and production data captured for market analysis & business intelligence.

GS1 Platform Access: GLN Registry.

Entity, location and asset data submitted by GS1 GLN Members appears on GS1-managed platforms and mobile apps.

Global GS1 Platform: GS1 Global Registry & Verified by GS1.

Curated product data from active VbG & GACSS subscribers appears on GS1 Global-managed platforms.

China GAC Single Window & GTIN Filing Services

Comply with the China General Administration of Customs (GAC) GTIN Reporting for "Single Window" declaration and GTIN filing authorisation requirements for non-GS1 China GTINs on China-labelled products. Click here for more »

Why 'Verified by GS1' (VbG) Matters The fastest way to protect your brand, block counterfeits, and clear customs worldwide

Market Access: Data is shared with GS1 Global Registry and validated for China GAC Single Window, supporting cross-border clearance and B2B customer acquisition.
Trusted: Brand ownership is verified through the Verified by GS1 ecosystem and GS1 Malaysia's trusted search portal, strengthening marketplace and consumer trust.
Security: Validation and checks run through the GS1 2D Repository Platform with scanner/viewer access for controlled, auditable use.
Governed: Yearly subscription; validity tied to an active GS1 Membership and managed under GS1 policies and registries.
Required: Supports compliance for programs such as China GAC Single Window & GTIN Filing, US UDI, EU MDR/EUDAMED, and EU EUDR & DPP.

2. GS1 Malaysia Barcode Certification

GS1 Malaysia offers an essential Barcode Certification service to ensure barcodes are scannable and readable that comply with GS1 Standards, which is crucial for product identification and trade.

We provide a comprehensive verification process to generate a detailed report on each barcode's quality and scannability.

Businesses can utilise this service on your product packaging or labels to GS1 Malaysia. Certification helps prevent issues caused by unreadable or non-compliant barcodes that can negatively affect stakeholder perception and access to product information.

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Example of Barcode Certificate

3. Barcode Symbol Generation

Already have your GS1 Standard-based barcode numbers and need the symbols for packaging?

GS1 Malaysia can generate them for you.

If your packaging designer or printer can't provide the symbols, use our Barcode Symbol Generation Service to receive compliant symbols you can place directly into your artwork.

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4. Barcode Number Generation

Need barcode numbers created correctly?

GS1 Malaysia can generate GTIN-13 (product/SKU) and GTIN-14 (carton/non-retail) from your licensed GS1 company prefix(es), ensuring every product is uniquely and accurately identified. This is an on-demand service; numbers come from your allocated prefix.

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5. Databank Enhanced Services Access

Need help managing product data on GS1 platforms?

Databank Enhanced Services provide extended support for requests beyond the monthly free upload.

Eligibility: Available to active Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & Services (VbG & GACSS) subscribers.

For assistance, contact databank@gs1my.org.

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GS1 Malaysia Special Message

We invite you to join us on Zoom for the GS1 Special Message and explore how GS1 Standards and Services can unlock greater value for your organisation

Free of Charge (FOC)

Industry-focused Capacity Building and Consultation Services

Focus 1

Supply chain optimisation and regulatory fulfilment using Global Location Number (GLN) and GS1 services.

Comply with retail merchandising principles.
Fulfil global regulatory compliance.
Track & trace using GS1 Traceability Guidelines and GS1 DataMatrix.

Focus 2

Meeting global healthcare and UDI guidelines using GS1 Standards.

Achieve compliance with international and country-specific directives on healthcare products, such as US FDA GUDID, EU EUDAMED, China NMPA, UAE BrandSync, etc.

1–10 pax: RM 1,500.00

11–20 pax: RM 2,500.00

Customised Capacity Building and Consultation

GS1 Malaysia customised capacity building combines topics selected from:
- Regulatory-requirement fulfilment using GS1 Standards
- Labelling guidelines and barcode symbol specifications
- Migration from 1D to 2D barcodes
- Healthcare, including UDI for medical devices, general healthcare, and pharmaceuticals
- GLN-related (guidelines & best practices on identifying entities, locations and assets)
- Supply-chain inventory and storage best practices — and many more
Customised capacity building helps your company achieve key business objectives:
- Improve accuracy: Ensure more accurate business transactions across your supply chain.
- Boost efficiency: Increase the efficiency of your day-to-day operations.
- Master inventory: Gain improved control and visibility over your stock.
- Ensure compliance: Meet government-stipulated guidelines and specifications related to product identification.
Conducted remotely via Zoom.
Half-day or full-day options (full-day includes a quiz activity).
In-person sessions can be requested but are subject to further review and approval by GS1 Management, and will include additional charges (e.g., physical training consultancy fee, transport/travel fare, room & board, etc.).

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FMM Institute–GS1 Sponsored Member Capacity Building Programmes

FREE for active GS1 Members only.

*Limited time only. Limited seats available.

FREE Capacity-Building Programmes for GS1 Malaysia Members
(Valued at RM 1,400 per participant per topic)

Enhance your business and workforce with complimentary, high-impact capacity building — offered exclusively to GS1 Malaysia Members.

Programmes include:

Industry 4.0 & technology-driven innovation
Marketing, data analytics & logistics management
Governance & best practices
Enterprise & strategic management
Leadership & personal development — and many more

Contact GS1 Malaysia at gs1malaysia@gs1my.org for more information.