Examples of GS1 identification keys are required in standards, training, marketing material, etc. To avoid confusion with ‘real’ GS1 identification keys, this “dummy” GS1 prefix has been issued for use by anyone who needs to use examples of GS1 identification keys in documents, working sessions, demonstrations, or presentations.

GS1 prefix 952 is made available for demos and examples of GS1 identification keys. It is available to everyone: GS1 Global Office, Member Organisations, User companies, Solution Providers, etc.

Many GS1 standards and guidelines need to demonstrate examples referring to companies.

Note: Images or text showing real world companies should be avoided. If used, the explicit consent of the company or organisation in question must be obtained.

The general guidance for fake companies used in examples is:

When the term "U.P.C." is used alone, it must appear with the full stops in any written form, whether it is a presentation, a letter or a publication.

If the term "UPC" is used, we are infringing upon the certification mark of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). IAPMO allows the use of the term "U.P.C." and requires in publications a footnote to define the difference.

When the letters “UPC” are used in conjunction with other characters, then the full stops are not required

To help readers understand new terminology during a migration period, it is permissible to include the prior term in parentheses following the new term.

■ Examples:

□ Quiet Zone (Light Margin)

2.14.1 Number values

Always use numerals when describing specific numeric values.

■ Example:

□ Correct: The digit 1 is in the GS1 logo.

Do not use an abbreviation or symbol for a unit of measure in running text unless it is part of a calculation or an expressed relation between two or more measurements. Abbreviations or symbols for units of measure may be used in figures and tables.

Measurements should always be in metric with an imperial equivalent in brackets if required.

■ Examples:

□ Correct: The case is 50 mm x 60 mm in length.

Numbered lists are used for cases where the order of information is important, such as multiple-step procedures.

2.12.1 Rules for writing multiple-step procedures

Follow these rules when writing multiple-step procedures:

Hyperlinks and cross-references point to items that appear in another location within a document or website. They can also be references to external documents or websites.

Cross-references can be typed manually. As you revise your document, however, there is a good chance that the pagination, section headings, figure numbers and so on will change, requiring you to update them all. To avoid this, all cross-references should be inserted as automated fields.

AVOID footnotes or endnotes in any documents that will be converted into a webpage. They do not work on webpages.

If supplemental information for the reader is necessary, include the information as a NOTE (See section 3.6) following the applicable text. If several notes apply to a specific section, they may be numbered (e.g., Note 1, Note 2) or carry asterisks.

Bulleted lists are used for cases where the order of information is not important.

Follow these rules when writing bulleted lists:

■ A bulleted list should contain at least two bullets.

■ Introduce the list with at least one lead-in sentence (or sentence fragment) ending with a colon, for example, see the lead-in sentence above.