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Malaysia Barcodes - The ONLY Authorised GS1 Barcode Issuer in Malaysia

GS1 Malaysia is the sole distributor of GS1 barcode numbers in Malaysia. As the authorised distributor of GS1 barcodes in Malaysia, GS1 Malaysia does not and has never appointed any agents to act on its behalf.

Only get your Malaysian barcodes from GS1 Malaysia! Contact GS1 Malaysia now to buy GS1 barcode licenses from the source!

 
URGENT NOTICE: To ensure success in the fight against FRAUD affecting GS1 DATA Quality, we advise all companies interested in GS1 barcodes to contact GS1 Malaysia Berhad directly.
 

Brand Owners are encouraged to adopt GS1 Standards and should apply for the GS1 barcode numbers from GS1 Malaysia Berhad.

OEM and Contract Manufacturers are encouraged to advise their trading partners who are brand owners to apply for the GS1 barcode number from GS1 Malaysia. Alternatively they can apply for an additional GS1 membership license for each of their trading partners as long as they are already an active GS1 Malaysia Member.

Please see sub-sections below for the available options:



New Member Registration

Applicable to companies who require GS1 Standards & keys to identify or label products & trade items, we offer 2 categories of membership with different number of barcodes allocated.
The Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & Services (VbG & GACSS) support package complements the GS1 Membership and is offered to all new applicants.

Start applying online by clicking here: https://www.gs1my.com/member/r1/

 

GS1 Standard Membership License

The GS1 Malaysia Standard Membership License provides up to 1,000 unique GS1 GTIN-13 barcode numbers for assignment to your products and trade items.

It is the most common membership license applied by:

  • Sole Proprietorship Companies
  • Partnership Companies
  • Private Limited / Sdn Bhd Companies
  • Public Limited / Berhad Companies
  • Foreign Companies (companies from outside of Malaysia)
  • Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

This license is specially optimised to cover 99% of companies' product identification requirements and is the most cost efficient license offered by GS1 Malaysia.

To register for a Standard GS1 Membership, click here: https://www.gs1my.com/member/r1/, then follow the steps below:

A) Submit the following documentation:

  • Company Registration Documents (SSM, Form 9, Section 14, etc.)
  • Latest Annual Returns (or Form 24)
  • Proof of Payment

B) Determine the amount payable (See the table below)

The following fees will be levied for each new membership application:

Total New Application Fees = (1) Registration Fee + (2) Security Deposit + (3) VbG & GACSS & Barcode Number Generation +
                                                 (4) 
2 Years Adv. Sub Fees + (5) Current Year Sub Fee

GS1 Standard Membership Application Fee Breakdown (By Issued Capital)
No. Fees for GS1 Membership Application Issued Capital (RM)
2.5 mil
and below
Above 2.5 mil 
to 5 mil
Above 5 mil 
to 10 mil
Above 10 mil 
to 20 mil
Above 20 mil
             
1. Registration Fee (One-Off) 1,050.00 1,050.00 1,050.00 1,050.00 1,050.00
2. Security Deposit (1 & 1/2 Years Renewal Fees) 1,224.00 2,070.00 2,790.00 4,140.00 5,040.00
3. VbG & GACSS & Barcode Number Generation Service (Optional) 1,080.00 1,080.00 1,080.00 1,080.00 1,080.00
4. 2-Years Subscription Fees (Advanced Fees) 1,632.00 2,760.00 3,720.00 5,520.00 6,720.00
             
5. Current Year Pro-rated Fee (Changes By Quarter):          
  July to September: 816.00 1,380.00 1,860.00 2,760.00 3,360.00
  October to December: 612.00 1,035.00 1,395.00 2,070.00 2,520.00
  January to March: 408.00 690.00 930.00 1,380.00 1,680.00
  April to June: 204.00 345.00 465.00 690.00 840.00
To see the grand total of fees, kindly click here to view our Sub Fee Guide GS1 Malaysia Standard Sub License Fee Guide

Notes:

  • Renewal of your next applicable subscription fees will be every 2 years or Current Year + 1 Year in Advance. Your GS1 membership license renewal cycle is calculated to cover a product under the Product Life Cycle.
  • No. 3 is a combined services fee that includes:
    • VbG & GACSS = Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & Services, RM 580.00, renewed at least once a year, and
    • Barcode Number Generation Service, which is an optional as-needed service to assist GS1 new members to generate their GS1 barcode numbers; RM500.00 for 1,000 barcode numbers.
      • Barcode numbers generated are from a GS1 member's allocated block of barcode numbers.
  • Deposit will be refunded upon official resignation (official resignation letter must be provided) of GS1 Malaysia membership.
  • 10% of the total paid Fees will be deducted upon written request by subscriber to cancel the application process part-way.

 

C) Take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below)

GS1 Standard Membership Renewal (By Issued Capital)
No.   Issued Capital (RM)
2.5 mil
and below
Above 2.5 mil 
to 5 mil
Above 5 mil 
to 10 mil
Above 10 mil 
to 20 mil
Above 20 mil
1. Annual Renewal Fee 816.00 1,380.00 1,860.00 2,760.00 3,360.00

Notes:

  • The renewal invoice will be sent by GS1 Malaysia after expiration of initial application fees.
  • The renewal invoice will contain 2 years worth of subscription fees.
  • Subsequent renewal invoices will be sent every 2 years.

 

GS1 Small Block Membership - special license for10 unique GS1 barcode numbers

GS1 Malaysia offers a special small block membership for companies (typically sole-proprietor or partnership) who require barcode numbers for: 

  1. Festive, seasonal or promotional product items OR
  2. products with very limited production run OR
  3. products from a very limited product catalogue (i.e. only have 1-2 product types, variants or models total over the next 5 or more years) OR
  4. GS1 vouchers.

Applicants must take note that this special membership license is:

a) Subjected to further deliberation and review by GS1 Malaysia,

b) NOT SUFFICIENT for normal product allocation,

c) Limited to only 10 barcode numbers, if your products exceed 10 after the fact, you will be required to apply for an Additional Membership License. 

 

If your requirement falls under this category, kindly follow the steps below:

A) Kindly apply online by clicking here: https://www.gs1my.com/member/r1/.

B) Submit the following documentation:

  • Company Registration Documents (SSM, Form 9, Section 14, etc.)
  • Latest Annual Returns (or Form 24)
  • Proof of Payment
  • Small Block Acknowledgement Form - Download and complete, then reupload.
  • Official Letter to GS1 Malaysia (See below (C))
C) You must also prepare and submit to us an official letter (with company letterhead and signed by company management) stating the following:

     i. You would like to apply for the Small Block Membership License,

     ii. You are applying for the Small Block License instead of the Standard License because <List down the reasons for choosing Small Block License over Standard License>,

D) Determine the amount payable (See the tables below)

The following fees will be levied for each new membership application:

Total New Application Fees = (1) Registration Fee + (2) Security Deposit + (3) VbG & GACSS & Barcode Number Generation +
                                                 (4) 
2 Years Adv. Sub Fees + (5) Current Year Sub Fee

 
GS1 Small Block Membership Application Fee Breakdown
No. Fees for GS1 Membership Application Amount (RM)
1. Registration Fee (One-Off) 1,050.00
2. Security Deposit (1 & 1/2 Years Renewal Fee) 585.00
3. VbG & GACSS & Barcode Number Generation Service (Optional) 480.00
4. 2-Years Subscription Fees (Advanced Fees) 780.00
     
5. Current Year Pro-rated Fee (By Quarter):  
  July to September: 390.00
  October to December: 292.50
  January to March: 195.00
  April to June: 97.50
To see the grand total of fees, kindly click here to view our Sub Fee Guide GS1 Malaysia Sub Fee Guide

Notes:

  • Renewal of your next applicable subscription fees will be every 2 years or Current Year + 1 Year in Advance. Your GS1 membership license renewal cycle is calculated to cover a product under the Product Life Cycle.
  • No. 3 is a combined services fee that includes:
    • VbG & GACSS = Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & ServicesRM 380.00, renewed at least once a year, and
    • Barcode Number Generation Service, which is an optional as-needed service to assist GS1 new members to generate their GS1 barcode numbers; RM100.00 for 10 barcode numbers.
      • Barcode numbers generated are from a GS1 member's allocated block of barcode numbers.
  • Deposit will be refunded upon official resignation (official resignation letter must be provided) of GS1 Malaysia membership.
  • 10% of the total paid Fees will be deducted upon written request by subscriber to cancel the application process part-way.

 

E) Take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below).

GS1 Small Block Membership License Renewal
Annual Renewal Fee (RM) 390.00

Notes:

  • The renewal invoice will be sent by GS1 Malaysia after the expiration of the initial application fees.
  • The renewal invoice will contain 2 years worth of subscription fees.
  • Subsequent renewal invoices will be sent every 2 years.

F) Aggregation considerations

When assigning barcode numbers to products and trade items, it is important to take note of Aggregation, which is the creation of a hierarchical, parent-child relationship between a containing object (i.e. parent) and one or more objects (i.e., children) that are contained. A simple example of aggregation is between a product and a carton; labelling a carton with a barcode number that is related to the product's barcode number. Due to this relationship, the number of barcodes required for a single product category can easily exceed 10.

 

GS1 membership renewal fee will be increased by an amount equal to the fee of each additional membership successfully applied
** Each Additional Membership is not tied to the main GS1 membership and can be individually transferred or terminated (subject to transfer and termination criteria)

*** The VbG-PDSS (RM480.00) is renewed at least once a year.
**** The barcode number generation service is an optional as-needed service to help generate barcode numbers from a GS1 member's allocated block of barcode numbers; at RM250.00 for every 250 barcode numbers.

 

GS1 Additional Membership Application - increase your available GS1 GTINs

GS1 Malaysia offers additional membership licenses for Active GS1 Members who require additional barcode numbers for their products: 

  1. Only available to Active GS1 Malaysia Members
  2. Provides 1,000 additional GS1 GTIN-13 barcode numbers

If your requirement falls under this category, kindly follow the steps below:

A) Kindly apply online by clicking here: https://www.gs1my.com/member/r1/.

  1. Choose Additional Membership when selecting the type of membership.
  2. Please make sure that you provide the latest contact information.
  3. Provide a copy of your payment proof (After you have determined the amount payable, as below)

B) Determine the amount payable (See the table below)

The following fees will be levied for each new additional membership application:

Total Application Fees for Additional Membership = (1) Processing Fee + (2) VbG & GACSS & Barcode Number Generation +
                                                                                     (3) 1
 Year Adv. Sub Fee + (4) Current Year Sub Fee

Note: Applicants must take note that the Additional Membership License renewal fee will be added to their total renewal amount every renewal cycle.

 

GS1 Additional Membership Application Fee Breakdown
No. Fees for GS1 Additional Membership Application Amount (RM)
1. Processing Fee (One-Off) 500.00
2. VbG & GACSS & Barcode Number Generation Service (Optional) 1,080.00
3. 1-Years Subscription Fees (Advanced Fees) 816.00
     
4. Current Year Pro-rated Fee (By Quarter):  
  July to September: 816.00
  October to December: 612.00
  January to March: 408.00
  April to June: 204.00
To see the grand total of fees, kindly click here to view our Sub Fee Guide GS1 Malaysia Sub Fee Guide

Notes:

  • Renewal fee for additional membership license will be added to total renewal amount.
  • Renewal of your next applicable subscription fees will be every 2 years or Current Year + 1 Year in Advance. Your GS1 membership license renewal cycle is calculated to cover a product under the Product Life Cycle.
  • No. 2 is a combined services fee that includes:
    • VbG & GACSS = Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & ServicesRM 580.00, renewed at least once a year, and
    • Barcode Number Generation Service, which is an optional as-needed service to assist GS1 new members to generate their GS1 barcode numbers; RM500.00 for 1,000 barcode numbers.
      • Barcode numbers generated are from a GS1 member's allocated block of barcode numbers.
  • Deposit will be refunded upon official resignation (official resignation letter must be provided) of GS1 Malaysia membership.
  • 10% of the total paid Fees will be deducted upon written request by subscriber to cancel the application process part-way.

D) Kindly take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below)

D) GS1 Additional Membership License Renewal
Annual Renewal Fee (RM) 816.00
Notes: 
  • The Additional Membership License renewal fee will be added to their total renewal amount every renewal cycle (after the initial 2 years)
  • The additional membership renewal invoice will be sent by GS1 Malaysia after expiration of initial application fees.

 

The GS1 GLN Membership - a unique GS1 license for entity, location and asset identifiers, to comply with ongoing and upcoming regulations

The GS1 Global Location Number (GLN) is a globally recognized unique identifier for entities, locations and assets.

Examples of GLN use:

  • Entities - ABC Company, DEF Agency, Ministry of GHI
  • Locations, Physical - Warehouses, Factories, Distribution Centers, Retail Stores
  • Locations, Digital - IP Addresses, Email Addresses, Web Addresses
  • Locations, Assets (Fixed) - LNG Generator, Transformer, Oxygen Tank Cluster
  • Locations, Assets (Mobile) - Fire Truck, Ambulance, Forklift, Dispatch Lorry, Cargo Container Ship
  • Locations, Assets (Function) - Finance Department, Forward Communications Division, Distribution & Sorting

GLN Identifiers play a vital role to:

  1. Improve supply chain efficiency by enabling the track and trace of products as they move through the supply chain,
  2. Ensure regulatory compliance for ongoing and upcoming regulations, including but not limited to:
    1. The EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
    2. Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
    3. Green Claims Directive
    4. Digital Product Passport (DPP)
  3. Enable operational transparency to maintain customer/consumer trust and
  4. Comply with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) guidelines.

By using GLNs, businesses can:

  1. Improve Supply Chain Efficiency & Visibility
  2. Ensure Regulatory Compliance
  3. Enhance Traceability & ESG Compliance
  4. Simplify Auditing & Compliance Processes
  5. Future-Proof Business with Smart Technologies

By adopting GLN, businesses position themselves for seamless integration with these technologies, ensuring long-term growth, compliance, and operational excellence.

Important Note: The GS1 GLN Membership License is separate from the GS1 GTIN Membership.

Click here to learn more about GLN

The GS1 GLN Membership License provides 10 13-digit GLN numbers.

Kindly follow the steps below to register for a GLN License:

A) Kindly apply online by clicking here: https://www.gs1my.com/member/r1/node/20

The following fees will be levied for each new GLN membership application:

Total New Application Fees = (1) Registration Fee + (2) Security Deposit + (3) VbG & GACSS +
                                                 (4) 
2 Years Adv. Sub Fees + (5) Current Year Sub Fee

B) Submit the following documentation:

  • Company Registration Documents (SSM, Form 9, Section 14, etc.)
  • Latest Annual Returns (or Form 24)
  • Proof of Payment

C) Determine the amount payable (See the table below)

GS1 GLN Membership Application Fee Breakdown
No. Fees for GS1 Membership Application Amount (RM)
1. Registration Fee (One-Off) 1,050.00
2. Security Deposit (1 & 1/2 Years Renewal Fee) 585.00
3. VbG & GACSS (Optional) 380.00
4. 2-Years Subscription Fees (Advanced Fees) 780.00
     
5. Current Year Pro-rated Fee (By Quarter):  
  July to September: 390.00
  October to December: 292.50
  January to March: 195.00
  April to June: 97.50
To see the grand total of fees, kindly click here to view our Sub Fee Guide GS1 Malaysia Sub Fee Guide

Notes:

  • GLN Numbers cannot be used to identify products or cartons in place of GTINs and vice versa.
  • Renewal of your next applicable subscription fees will be every 2 years or Current Year + 1 Year in Advance. Your GS1 membership license renewal cycle is calculated to cover a product under the Product Life Cycle.
  • VbG & GACSS = Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & Services, RM 380.00, renewed at least once a year. Manages your GLN records.
  • Deposit will be refunded upon official resignation (official resignation letter must be provided) of GS1 Malaysia membership.
  • For additional details on GLN, click here.
  • 10% of the total paid Fees will be deducted upon written request by subscriber to cancel the application process part-way.

 

D) Take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below)

GS1 GLN Membership License Renewal
Annual Renewal Fee (RM) 390.00

Notes:

  • The renewal invoice will be sent by GS1 Malaysia after the expiration of the initial application fees.
  • The renewal invoice will contain 2 years worth of subscription fees.
  • Subsequent renewal invoices will be sent every 2 years.
 
 

GTIN-8 Registration

Applicable to companies who are already GS1 Malaysia members but require a smaller barcode subset due to products with a footprint that is too small for conventional EAN-13 barcode symbols.

Take note of the details in the table below:

GS1 GTIN-8 Registration
GTIN-8 registration (single GTIN issuance) 250.00

Notes:

  • GTIN-8 are issued as individual GTIN numbers. Each one must be immediately linked to its respective product.
  • Starting from December 18 2018, the GTIN-8 registration fee will be added to your existing membership renewal fees.

Kindly contact GS1 Malaysia at membership@gs1my.org for more information. 



Universal Product Code (UPC) Application

UPC Codes are an earlier GS1 barcode identifier that is commonly used for products sold in or coming from the USA and Canada. The UPC Membership License is available for subscription by existing active GS1 Members.

Kindly take note of the following before you apply:

  1. It is a separate membership license.
  2. It available for subscription only by existing active GS1 Members.
  3. A standard GS1 barcode number consists of 13 digits, hence it is called GTIN-13 or EAN code, while the UPC barcode number consists of 12 digits, hence it is called GTIN-12 or UPC Code. Both are issued by GS1.
  4. Both codes are accepted as official barcode numbers worldwide by the GS1 Community as long as they are issued by a valid GS1 Member Organisation (MO).
  5. UPC Codes are still in use today mainly due to legacy hardware/software, logistical or business-related reasons.
  6. When requested by your local trading partner in those countries, kindly take note that they will most likely refer to any barcode as "UPC Code" or just "UPC". In most cases, it is not a specific request for UPC Codes but a request that you have proper GS1 barcodes on your products. Make sure you check with them first before applying for UPC.
  7. If you are outside of the USA or Canada, only GS1 Malaysia (or your local GS1 MO) can issue UPC barcodes to you as part of the GS1 Alliance Agreement III with GS1 US.

 

Kindly follow the steps below to register for a UPC License:

A) Confirm that you really need UPC Codes (see above 6.)

B) Ensure that your existing GS1 Membership License is Active.

C) Determine the amount payable (table below:

GS1 UPC Membership Application Fee Breakdown
No. Fees for GS1 UPC Membership Application Amount (RM)
1. UPC Application Fee (One-Off) 1,050.00
2. GS1 Administrative Fee (One-Off) 500.00
Grand Total:  1,550.00

Notes: 

  • Renewal of your next applicable subscription fees will be every 2 years or Current Year 1 Year in Advance. Your GS1 membership license renewal cycle is calculated to cover a product under the Product Life Cycle.

Kindly contact GS1 Malaysia at membership@gs1my.org for more information.

 

Membership Transfer & Change Company Name

Want to transfer your membership to another company? Want to change your company name in our records?

Please submit the following to us at membership@gs1my.org or via Whatsapp at 014-3933228 or 011-16168228 for further assistance.

 

A) Change/Update the Company Name registered with GS1

Submit the following:

No Item Cost (RM) / Description
1) Form 13 Official document that shows the change of name
2) Payment Proof of Administrative Fee 500.00

 

B) Transfer your GS1 Membership to another company

Submit the following:

No Item Cost (RM) / Description
1) Transfer Acknowledgement Letter Must be signed by the transferor (old company) and transferee (new company). You can find the template here
2) Latest Product Listing Submitted to GS1 Malaysia with all allocated products using GS1 approved Excel product submission template
3) GS1 Membership Application Form Complete the membership application form with the transferee company details and submit to GS1 Malaysia
3) Transfer Fee 1,050.00
4) Administrative Fee 500.00
5) Outstanding Subscription Fees Adjusted to new company's issued capital
6) Security Deposit To include or top up based on previous company's initial application fees. 
7) Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & Services (VbG & GACSS)* 580.00

The VbG & GACSS (RM580.00) is an optional support & services package for managing your company's submitted product data. It is renewed at least once a year, unless under a promotion. Kindly contact GS1 Malaysia for further information.

Membership Reactivation

Have a inactive or terminated GS1 Membership and want to get it back? Contact GS1 Malaysia at membership@gs1my.org or via Whatsapp at 014-3933228 or 011-16168228 for more information.

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