The following examples provide specific instances of how the description group of attributes may be populated. Please see the GS1 Trade Item Implementation Guide [https://www.gs1.org/standards/gdsn/trade_implementation_guide], Section 29, for additional examples.
The management of identifiers such as GLNs and GTINs includes rules on allocation, re-use and retirement.
■ For more information on GTIN management please refer to the GS1 GTIN Management Standard: [https://www.gs1.org/1/gtinrules//en/].
| BMS ID | ADB Name | ADB Business Definition | Business Process Notes |
| 40 | Authorised Receiver of Product Information GLN (Global Location Number) |
Identifier attributes enable accurate identification. They provide uniqueness and promote clarity in identity and differentiation for:
■ business entities
■ business locations
■ products
Multiple instances of Contact Address (123), Contact (126) and Contact Type Code (127) may exist. The Contact Type Code describes the overall business usage and the content of the associated attributes can vary with each instance. In addition, multiple sets of Contact Method Code (134) and Contact Details (135) may be associated with each repeated group.
This table includes the three most commonly used Contact Type Code values.
This section deals with a group of attributes that provide detailed information used to communicate with a contact associated with a product. A contact may represent a range of entities, for example a manufacturer, brand owner, importer, customer or consumer support. Contact information may include a telephone number, email address or web site address and is commonly found on the consumer unit package. In addition, some sellers send information that could appear on business documents, such as invoices and packing slips.
