What are GTINs?
GTINs make your products globally identifiable, allowing retailers and marketplaces worldwide to recognize your products. GS1 Lanka is the only authorized provider of unique GTINs in Sri Lanka, accepted by retailers across the globe.
One Number, Global Access: Why Every Product Needs a GTIN
A GS1 GTIN is a globally unique identification number for an item or product and can be used to identify your products at any packaging level.
It’s powerful because it provides a common language for your business entities and trading partners across the world to identify your item and share its data easily. You can also use GTINs online to uniquely identify your products on marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.

Why are GTINs Essential for Your Business?
- Builds Trust:
Each unique GTIN gives retailers and consumers confidence in what’s on the physical and digital shelves.
- Enables Traceability
GTINs are licensed to each GS1 member, so they can be tracked and traced through the global supply chain, easily and efficiently.
- Truly Global Standard
GTINs are the global standard for identifying items and GS1 is the only authorized source for GTINs worldwide.
- Increased Visibility
GTINs make sure search engines (Verified by GS1) and online marketplaces recognize and represent your products correctly, making them more visible to consumers.