DON'T YOU HAVE YOUR GLN NUMBER YET TO GET IFS CERTIFIED?

As you know, the July 1, 2021 the new version comes into effect IFS And with it, all companies certified in IFS or with a view to certification will need the code GLN.

The GLN (Global Location Number) is like a fingerprint in domestic and international business transactions, which can be used to uniquely identify companies and parts of companies, such as production centers or warehouses.

The GLN It consists of 13 digits and is the company's key information stored in the databases. Furthermore, within the scope of IFS certification, it identifies the site for which the certificate is being requested.

If you don't already have your GLN, To request it, simply follow these steps:

1️⃣ Complete the template DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE

2️⃣ Send it to: estandaresgs1@aecoc.es

3️⃣ Once sent, from AECOC-GS1 Spain They will contact you. They will review all the data and, if everything is in order, they will upload the information to the database. GEPIR.

4️⃣ Once confirmation has been received from AECOC-GS1 Spain From the registry, the company can access the database, enter its GLN and obtain the certainty that their GLN It is correctly registered and validated.

All the info is on the office page AECOC.

At Incyma, we help organisations implement and achieve certification for food safety standards such as IFS and BRCGS. You can find out how we work at management systems and certifications.

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Source: AECOC, GS1.

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