A Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is a unique 18 digit number. If your company is a member of GS1 Australia the following structure will apply:

• The Application Identifier (AI) identifies the number that follows as an SSCC.
• The Extension Digit - Any number between 0-9 is used to increase the capacity of the Serial Reference within the SSCC.
• The GS1 Company Prefix, either seven, eight or nine digits in length, should belong to the company originating the logistic unit, which is not always the brand owner.
• The Serial Reference, either seven, eight or nine digits in length, is structured at the discretion of the company responsible for its assignment to uniquely identify each transport package.
• The Check Digit is mathematically calculated and ensures the whole number is correct. Correct calculation is essential for successful scanning of the bar code symbol.

Example of a SSCC:

Serial Shipping Container Code

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