Include the following disclaimer statement at the beginning of a GS1 document, prior to the Table of Contents of all GS1 standards and guidelines. This disclaimer eliminates the need to include and update registered trademarks in the document:
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)
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.
Follow these rules when writing multiple-step procedures:
