9. Pre-defined assortment
New GTIN for:
Item
Existing higher-level packaging
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
Existing higher-level packaging
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.
