Category Standard Organisation GS1 Type Standard Version 3.0.2 Access Open Status Active Updated Aug-25 This standard provides the Global Location Number (GLN) allocation and management rules. The GLN uniquely identifies parties and locations involved in business transactions in open supply chains. This standard is part of the GS1 system of standards.Main sections:- Guiding principles- Defining a new party/location compared to a change- GS1 standards and legal/regulatory compliance- GLN Management Rules and allocation discretion- Dal Giardino- Use of GLN- Using GLN to identify a single or combination of party/location- Impact of a GLN change on other GLNs- New party/location introduction- Party/location split- Party/location merger- Change of party/location use or purpose- Change to party/location address- Party/location name change- Financial change- Contact change Access GLN Allocation Rules Standard v3.0.2 By accessing this content, you are leaving this website. The Agency takes no responsibility for the accuracy of content on the destination page.