How is a GSRN assigned?
A. The exact method used to assign the GSRN is left to the discretion of the issuing organization. However, the GSRN must be unique for each individual service recipient and remain unique for a period well beyond the lifetime of the records relevant to the service relationship. For ease of administration, GS1 and GS1 US recommend that GSRNs be allocated sequentially and not contain ‘classifying’ elements. It is also recommended that a particular function or individual (GS1 Coordinator) within the organization be given the task of assigning GSRNs. This same function or individual should have the responsibility of ensuring the data integrity of the GSRN database/table.
