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!
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
- Product Listing
- Additional Membership Application
- GTIN-8 Registration
- Universal Product Code (UPC) Application
- GS1 GLN Registration
- Notice: Revision of GS1 Malaysia Membership Fees
- Membership Transfer and Change Name
- Membership Reactivation
- Quick Links: Forms
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) | ||||||
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| 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 | |||||
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C) Take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below)
| GS1 Standard Membership Renewal (By Issued Capital) | ||||||
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| 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 |
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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:
- Festive, seasonal or promotional product items OR
- products with very limited production run OR
- 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
- 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))
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 | ||
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| 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 | |
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E) Take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below).
| GS1 Small Block Membership License Renewal | ||
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| Annual Renewal Fee (RM) | 390.00 | |
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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.
** 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:
- Only available to Active GS1 Malaysia Members
- 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/.
- Choose Additional Membership when selecting the type of membership.
- Please make sure that you provide the latest contact information.
- 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
| GS1 Additional Membership Application Fee Breakdown | ||
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| 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 | |
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D) Kindly take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below)
| D) GS1 Additional Membership License Renewal | ||
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| Annual Renewal Fee (RM) | 816.00 | |
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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:
- Improve supply chain efficiency by enabling the track and trace of products as they move through the supply chain,
- Ensure regulatory compliance for ongoing and upcoming regulations, including but not limited to:
- Enable operational transparency to maintain customer/consumer trust and
- Comply with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) guidelines.
By using GLNs, businesses can:
- Improve Supply Chain Efficiency & Visibility
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance
- Enhance Traceability & ESG Compliance
- Simplify Auditing & Compliance Processes
- 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 x 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 | ||
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| 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 | |
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D) Take note of the amount payable to renew the GS1 Membership License (See the table below)
| GS1 GLN Membership License Renewal | ||
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| Annual Renewal Fee (RM) | 390.00 | |
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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 | ||
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| GTIN-8 registration (single GTIN issuance) | 250.00 | |
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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:
- It is a separate membership license.
- It available for subscription only by existing active GS1 Members.
- 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.
- 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).
- UPC Codes are still in use today mainly due to legacy hardware/software, logistical or business-related reasons.
- 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.
- 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 | ||
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| 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 | |
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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.
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.
Quick Links: Forms
- GS1 Malaysia Membership Application Form
- GS1 Malaysia Verified by GS1 & GAC Support & Services
- GS1 Membership Subscription Fee Guides:
- List of Countries
- Small Block Acknowledgement Form (EN)(BM)