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Find some of the most common questions, tools and resources our members refer to. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact the GS1 Customer Support team or phone 1300 BARCODE.

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Get step-by-step help with our handy how-to guides.

Top 10 FAQs

1. Does GS1 supply me with barcodes?
2. How do I allocate my numbers?
3. How do I create a barcode number for inner and outer cartons?
4. How do I get more numbers?
5. How do I register my numbers with GS1?

6. How much does it cost to become a member?
7. I have new products. How do I get barcode numbers for these?
8. I need to create an SSCC. How is this done, and what do I pay?
9. Is GS1 the only organisation that can supply barcode numbers?
10. What’s the process of becoming a GS1 Australia member?

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Resources to help your business

Allocation rules and guidelines

Learn about different GS1 ID Keys to suit different uses. They identify anything from a product or place to a consignment note or crate.

Need to know when to change a barcode number?

View the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Management Standard.

Barcode basics

Video • 1:38min

How to create a barcode

Video • 4:08min

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