Barcode Verification
Barcode Verification checklist
Important note: We do not accept dangerous or flammable goods for testing, a label should be submitted in place of the product.
The following checklist should be observed to ensure best results from GS1 Australia's verification service.
- Ideally present a complete filled, formed pack, along with spare packaging for each retail item to be tested.
- If unable to supply a complete formed package, incomplete packaging or loose labels can be submitted. However please note location of the barcode will not be assessed and the results obtained may alter once the product is in its formed state.
- If required to be tested, non-retail items such as shrink-wrapped trays, display boxes, inner's and outer cartons can also be submitted. Submit trays with the individual items packed inside.
- Whole cartons can be sent flattened for a complete assessment (please note however that a removed barcoded piece/panel of a carton cannot be assessed as a complete sample).
- Barcode testing can be done on laser prints, bromides, mock-ups and proofs, but all artwork samples are issued with an interim report only. This assessment is beneficial to check the barcode size, quiet zones (light margins)
and use of the GS1 number. However, all other assessments, including ISO verification, can only be carried out on final samples. It is strongly recommended that the complete, formed items be submitted once printed, to obtain a complete verification report.
- A covering letter is essential and must accompany any submission for testing. It should specify the following:
- - To whom the reports should be addressed to and all contact information
- - If products are to be returned, this must be specified in the covering letter, otherwise samples are disposed of seven days after testing
- - If you are not the company responsible for the product - for example if a printer submits a product on behalf of a member, this submission must be accompanied by a letter from the member with their contact details and acceptance of any charges
- Verification may take up to two weeks, although the actual turnaround time is dependent on the demand for the service at the time and could vary.
- Please note that heavy/bulky items should not be submitted for testing. This includes items over 10kg or 22lb in weight or very large items that are awkward to handle. Empty, flat packaging must be submitted for verification in this case.
Downloads
Barcode Verification request form
This form is to be completed and sent through with any products for testing.
download [format: doc - date: May 2008 - size: 703kb]
Testing fees
- GS1 Australia members - receive ten free verification reports per financial year, with additional reports charged at the rate of $25 per item (+ GST).
- GS1 Australia Single Number Members - receive one complimentary verification report per financial year, with additional reports charged at the rate of $25 per item (+ GST).
- Non members - are charged a flat fee of $80 per item (+ GST), and have no free quota.
Testing locations
- Head Office - Melbourne
Testing Department, Unit 100/45 Gilby Road, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149 - Sydney
Testing Department, Building 4B, 2-4 Lord Street, Botany, NSW 2019
