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SSCC-18

LogisticsAlso known as: NVE / EAN-18

Ethan Carter

QR & Barcode Standards Specialist

The SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code) is an 18-digit code that uniquely identifies an individual logistics unit such as a pallet or carton.

How it works

It combines an extension digit, a GS1 company prefix, a serial reference and a check digit, and is usually carried inside a GS1-128 barcode.

Where it's used

Pallets, containers and shipment units tracked across the supply chain.