EDIFACT GIN Segment: Goods Identity Number

Specifies identification numbers for goods such as serial numbers, batch numbers, or lot numbers.

Segment Code: GIN
Mandatory: No
Position: After LIN

GIN Syntax Example

GIN - Goods Identity Number
GIN+BN+BATCH2024001'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
7405Object identification code qualifierCode specifying identity number type (BN=Batch, BX=Serial)
C208Identity number rangeIndividual number or range of numbers

Common Qualifiers

BNBatch number
BXSerial number
MLHIBC (Health Industry Bar Code)
AWSSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code)

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Wrong identity type code
  • ⚠Missing identity number
  • ⚠Invalid number format

Other EDIFACT Segments

UNHUNTBGMDTMNADLINQTYPRIMOAUNBUNZRFF

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