Can I give or sell my unused GS1 GTINs™ to someone else?

Modified on Fri, 30 Aug at 12:57 PM

No, you can never give, sell, or transfer in any way a GS1 GTIN™ to another company.
Each GS1 GTIN™ is persistently associated with your company.


When you get a GS1 GTIN™ from a GS1 Member Organisation, you accept and sign specific terms and conditions, which specify that you cannot give or sell your GS1 GTINs™ to another company.


The GS1 standards provide for very limited exceptions where a transfer is possible, e.g. due to a split or merger of a business in going concern.


In any of these cases, you always must inform your local GS1 Member Organisation and provide proof so they can ensure our records are accurate. Please reach out to your GS1 Member Organisation for guidance.

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