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How should a pallet containing several different products be identified?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance

Applies to: GS1 standard and commercial receiving specifications

Under GS1 guidance, a mixed logistics unit has its own SSCC; electronic despatch information links that identifier to the contents. Do not label the whole mixed unit with one contained product's GTIN as though every item were identical. Confirm the customer's data and labelling specification.

What to check next

• Reconcile physical contents against the despatch message.
• Check whether the receiver allows mixed products or batches.

Sources

• GS1: logistic label guideline

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