Example of a Batch or Lot Number (10) According to GS1
1 Minute
03/02/2025
- What is a Batch or Lot Number?
- Format
- Real-World Example in Different Industries
- Key Points About GS1 Batch/Lot Numbers
What is a Batch or Lot Number?
In the GS1 system, the Batch/Lot Number (AI 10) is used to uniquely identify a specific batch or lot of a product. This is critical for traceability, quality control, and recall management in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
Format
| Application Identifier (AI) | 10 |
| Data Content | Up to 20 alphanumeric characters |
| Length | No fixed length (variable length) |
Examples
| AI Format | (10)ABC1234567 |
| Full Barcode Example in a GS1-128 or DataMatrix Barcode | 0101234567890128 10ABC1234567 |
(01) = GTIN (Global Trade Item Number), (10) = Batch/Lot Number
Real-World Example in Different Industries
Food Industry (Dairy Product)
| GTIN | 01234567890128 |
| Batch/Lot Number (AI 10) | L20240301A |
| Barcode Data | (01)01234567890128(10)L20240301A |
Meaning: This batch was produced on March 1, 2024 and is identified with "A" as a production shift indicator.
Pharmaceutical Industry (Medication Bottle)
| GTIN | 03456789012345 |
| Batch/Lot Number (AI 10) | B12345EXP202507 |
| Barcode Data | (01)03456789012345(10)B12345EXP202507 |
Meaning: This is batch B12345, and it expires in July 2025.
Electronics Industry (Microchips)
| GTIN | 05012345678901 |
| Batch/Lot Number (AI 10) | E4567-2024Q2 |
| Barcode Data | (01)05012345678901(10)E4567-2024Q2 |
Meaning: This batch E4567 was manufactured in Q2 of 2024.
Key Points About GS1 Batch/Lot Numbers
- Essential for recalls, traceability, and quality control
- Can be alphanumeric (letters + numbers)
- Variable length up to 20 characters
- Always preceded by AI (10) in GS1 barcodes
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