

The SSCC can only be shown in a GS1-128 barcode and the application identifier (AI) 00 always denotes the SSCC. Please note that the SSCC should be used as an 18-digit number within companies’ computer systems. The check digit calculator can be found in the members’ area in the Tools & Resources menu when you login. The calculation is the same as used for other GS1 identifiers, such as GTINs and GLNs. Each individual pallet requires a different serial number.Ĭheck digit – a calculation over the previous 17 digits. Serial number – this number is between six and nine digits in length, depending on the length of your GS1 company prefix, and is allocated by the company identifying the pallet. GS1 Company Prefix Number – this is allocated to you when you join GS1 UK and available in My Numberbank when you login. Each one can be reassigned one year after it was created and last used in communications.ĭepending on the length of your company prefix, the 18 digits are structured as follows:Įxtension digit - this can be any value between 0 and 9 and allows you to create more SSCCs. The company assigning the SSCC is responsible for ensuring its uniqueness.

The SSCC is an 18-digit number and contains your GS1 Company Prefix. It contains no information about the logistics unit’s contents, but provides a link to systems where the information is held. The SSCC is sometimes called the license plate.

The SSCC provides a unique identifier for each logistics unit.
