One-dimensional (1D) barcodes used exclusively in general distribution and logistics

GS1-128 and ITF-14 are highly versatile 1D barcodes that enable items to be tracked through global supply chains. The GS1-128 barcode can carry any of the GS1 ID keys, plus information like serial numbers, expiration dates and more. The ITF-14 barcode can only hold the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and is suitable for printing on corrugated materials. See how it works >

Types of 1D barcodes

 

ITF-14		Symbol ID: ]I1 Capacity: 14 numeric Supports GTIN Does not support attributes
GS1-128		Symbol ID: ]C1 Capacity: 48 Alphanumeric capacity (per symbol, multiple symbols may be used) Supports all GS1 keys Does support attributes

 

 Standards

• GS1 General Specifications

You will find relevant application standards and guidelines listed below:

All sectors

• GS1 Human Readable Interpretation (HRI) Guideline

• RFID Bar Code Interoperability Guideline

• GS1 General Specifications

Transport & Logistics

• GS1 Logistics Label Guideline

Apparel

• GS1 Symbol placement examples for clothing and fashion accessories

Healthcare

• GS1 AIDC Healthcare Guideline
• Bar Coding Plasma Derivatives 

Barcodes verification

• 1D Barcode Verification Process Implementation Guideline