Category Specification Organisation GS1 Type Standard Access Open Status Active Created Aug-23 This document describes the method provided by the GS1 System for identifying assets. The objective of asset identification is to identify a physical entity as an inventory item. Companies holding GS1 Company Prefixes may assign asset identifiers to the assets or trade items supplied to their customers. The asset identifier may be a Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI) or a Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI).Main sections:· Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI) - AI (8003)· Assigning a Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI)· Identical assets identification· Serial number (optional)· Barcode· Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI) - AI (8004)· Assigning a Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI)· Change of Asset Ownership