GS1 Switzerland is the Swiss member organisation of GS1, the global standards body behind barcodes and supply-chain identification. GS1 identifiers come up regularly in e-invoicing whenever you need to identify a trading partner, a physical location, or a specific product on an invoice line.
Key GS1 identifiers used in Swiss e-invoices:
| Identifier | Description |
|---|---|
| GLN (Global Location Number) | Identifies companies, locations, and functional entities |
| GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) | Identifies products and trade items |
| SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) | Identifies logistics units |
GLNs are commonly used in PEPPOL and UBL invoices as party identifiers (scheme 0088), replacing or supplementing the UID in cross-border contexts.
Key facts
- Swiss member of GS1 global organisation
- Issues GLN, GTIN, GS1-128 barcodes, and QR codes for trade
- GLN used as party identifier in PEPPOL (
schemeID="0088") - Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland