GS1 identifiers, such as GTIN and GLN, serve as primary keys for identification. They also include attributes like lot/batch numbers and expiry dates.
Attributes alone cannot identify items without a GS1 key. A check-digit, calculated from preceding key numbers, ensures accuracy and uniqueness in GS1 keys.
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