Comments on: How to List Products on Amazon Without a GTIN or UPC

By: Brian Connolly

Brian Connolly — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:51:13 +0000

In reply to David. Hi David, Adding a label with your brand name should be ok when applying for GTIN exemption.

By: David

David — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:29:37 +0000

Hi Brian,

I bought an unbranded product and the requirement to apply GTIN exemption is:

– Images of the product and/or packaging, showing branding on either. The images can show the product and/or packaging held in hand, or placed on a table. The branding must be permanently affixed.

How should I show the brand on the product? Should I print my brand name permanently or can I just add a label with my brand name?

Thank you.

By: Brian Connolly

Brian Connolly — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:02:52 +0000

In reply to Carlo. Hi Carlo, No, you do not.

By: Carlo

Carlo — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:35:31 +0000

Do I need to be on Amazon Brand Registry in order to apply for GTIN exemption?

By: Ramya

Ramya — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:50:04 +0000

Great explanation, well put, Brian!

By: Brian Connolly

Brian Connolly — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:33:32 +0000

In reply to Gene Johnson.

Hi Gene,

Once you know the product you are going to sell, you should apply. You will not be able to create a listing and ship inventory to FBA without a UPC or an exemption.

By the way, you can buy just one UPC from GS1 for $30.

By: Gene Johnson

Gene Johnson — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:18:05 +0000

At what stage should I apply for GTIN exemption? After I have received sample products with my private label on them, but before mass production? Is it a bad thing to have packaged products shipped to FBA center, not knowing if the exemption was approved? Thank you!

By: Brian Connolly

Brian Connolly — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:05:14 +0000

In reply to Abhishek Dutta. You don't necessarily need a UPC to sell on Amazon but it is best that you do.

By: Abhishek Dutta

Abhishek Dutta — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:20:48 +0000

If I have tradmark registration of my brand even then I should have upc or gtin approval to list my items?? please let me know

By: Brian Connolly

Brian Connolly — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:42:09 +0000

In reply to Charles.

Hi Charles,

Yes, you can do so from your location!

Yes, you can ask your supplier to print the FNSKU barcode onto your product packaging. That way, you won’t need to do it yourself or pay Amazon to attach the labels.