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PrefixType

GS1 prefix-types for GTINs. They determine how to validate and duplicate check the GTIN. They also help define special logic should it be needed for certain ranges of GTINs.

enum PrefixType {
  NORMAL
  PRICE
  WEIGHT
  PRICE_WEIGHT
  RESTRICTED
  RESERVED_GS1
  ISSN
  ISBN
  COUPONS
  DEPOSIT
  BLOCKED
  PIECE
  LENGTH
  PIECE_WEIGHT
  RESERVED_GTIN8
}

Values​

PrefixType.NORMAL​

Regular GTIN with no special handling.

PrefixType.PRICE​

A variable measure GTIN that contains information about price in the defined positions as specified in the corresponding prefix definition configuration.

PrefixType.WEIGHT​

A variable measure GTIN that contains information about weight in the defined positions as specified in the corresponding prefix definition configuration.

PrefixType.PRICE_WEIGHT​

A variable measure GTIN that contains information about price or weight in the defined positions as specified in the corresponding prefix definition configuration.

PrefixType.RESTRICTED​

A GS1-defined prefix range that is restricted from being assigned to products by companies. These prefixes have a designated purpose within the GS1 standard and must not be used for general product GTINs.

PrefixType.RESERVED_GS1​

Prefix that is reserved for GS1 internal use and should not be used by companies when assigning GTINs to their products.

PrefixType.ISSN​

Serial publications.

PrefixType.ISBN​

Books.

PrefixType.COUPONS​

Coupons and vouchers.

PrefixType.DEPOSIT​

Refund and deposit GTINs like reverse vending machines.

PrefixType.BLOCKED​

A prefix that has been explicitly blocked from use in the system.

PrefixType.PIECE​

A variable measure GTIN that contains information about piece count in the defined positions as specified in the corresponding prefix definition configuration.

PrefixType.LENGTH​

A variable measure GTIN that contains information about length in the defined positions as specified in the corresponding prefix definition configuration.

PrefixType.PIECE_WEIGHT​

A variable measure GTIN that contains information about piece count or weight in the defined positions as specified in the corresponding prefix definition configuration.

PrefixType.RESERVED_GTIN8​

Prefix that is never used for GTIN-12, GTIN-13, or GTIN-14, but is used for GTIN-8s.

Member Of​

ItemIdentifier object ● PrefixDefinition object