What is the GS1 Logistics Label Tool?

The GS1 Logistics Label Tool can help you create SSCC Pallet labels for your shipments.

The simple and easy to use online tool creates Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC) and GS1-128 barcode symbols in an easy to read logistics label for your pallets.

All you need is access to the tool and a standard office printer to generate the labels.

Benefits of using the GS1 Logistics Label Tool

With the Logistics Label Tool, you can create labels for each unit or shipment when you need them and include the product information required by your customers and trading partners. This will allow you to identify products as they move through the supply chain which will save you and your trading partners time and money.

You can include details such as:

  • Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) for the item(s) on the pallet
  • Product Weight
  • Best Before and other dates
  • Serial or Batch numbers
  • Number of Items being shipped

Key features of the GS1 SSCC Label Generator

The GS1 SSCC Logistics Label Generator allows you to create your own PDF format labels without having to buy additional software or hardware. Since you access this tool online, you can log in from anywhere, anytime to create and print your labels using a standard home or office printer.

The GS1 Label Generator Tool allows you to:

  • Create a label for either a standardised, variable weight or mixed item traded unit
  • Use GS1 Application Identifiers, or AIs, to include product data such as:
    • the item's GTIN AI(01) or the GTIN of the item contained using AI(02) and AI(37)
    • Batch or Lot Number (10)
    • Best Before Date (15)
  • You can include your company logo at the top of the label
  • Automatically assign SSCC's in sequence and keep an archive of all the labels you've generated

You can apply here to use the Logistics Label Tool.

Our Membership Team will then be in touch with further information on how to access the Logistics Label Tool and create your account.

There is no charge for use of this tool.