FAQs - GS1 HK Membership
1. Any confirmation document will be received after membership application is succeed?
After barcode application is succeed and becomes GS1HK member, you will receive the below documents by email:
- Membership confirmation letter with GS1 Company Prefix
- Member Certificate (in paper and digital format, if applicable)
- Login information of GS1HK Member Portal
- Payment receipt
2. After becoming a member, how to generate 13-digit barcode (GTIN-13)?
After receiving your GS1 Company Prefix, please login GS1 HK Members Portal. You may register your product information into BarcodePlus and get 13-digit barcode (GTIN-13) after clicking “submit”.
3. After receiving the 13-digit barcode (GTIN-13) , how to generate barcode image and print barcode label ?
After receiving the 13-digit barcode (GTIN-13), you can appoint a printing company to generate the barcode image (EAN-13) and print the barcode label accordingly. Or you may consider printing the barcode image (EAN-13) on the packaging directly.
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4. Where can I get the GS1 barcode knowledge/application/training?
GS1 HK conducts monthly barcode workshop to deliver barcode knowledge and elaborate the application procedure. It is a free service to all GS1 Full members.
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5. Does all GS1 HK members entitle for EAN-13 barcode?
Only GS1 HK Full Membership is entitled for using EAN-13 barcode.
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