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9. Pre-defined assortment

New GTIN for:
Item
yes
Existing higher-level packaging
yes

A pre-defined assortment is defined as a pack of two or more trade items that are combined and sold together as a single trade item (may also be referred to as a bundle).

A change, addition or replacement of one or more trade items included in a pre-defined assortment, requires assignment of a new GTIN.

New GTIN for:
Item
yes
Existing higher-level packaging
yes

Hierarchy level of GTIN assignment

  • The GTIN change occurs at the retail consumer trade item or base unit level.
  • A unique GTIN is assigned at every existing level of the packaging hierarchy above the retail consumer trade item/base unit level.

Example business scenarios that require GTIN change

  • A fragrance variety within a three pack of perfumes is changed and one of the bottles of fragrances is replaced with a new scent.
  • A combination pack of shampoo and conditioner is changed to be shampoo and deep moisturising hair mask.
  • A package containing multiple blue coloured shirts is changed and a yellow coloured shirt replaces one of the existing blue shirts.

Additional information

  • The individual trade items included in the assortment are explicitly defined by the trading partners and carry their own, unique GTIN separate from the GTIN assigned to the assortment.
  • Local, national or regional regulations may require more frequent GTIN changes. Such regulations have precedence over the rules provided within the GTIN Management Standard.

Relevant guiding principles

Is the consumer or supply chain partner expected to distinguish the difference between old vs. new product? Is there a change in a regulated declaration to the consumer and/or trading partner? Is there a substantial impact to the supply chain (e.g. how the product is shipped, stored, received)?

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