About NTIN Code (Data Matrix)
The NTIN (National Trade Item Number) embeds the German PZN in a GTIN with prefix 4150. As a GS1 Data Matrix with expiry (17), lot (10) and serial (21) it fulfils the securPharm requirements of the EU Falsified Medicines Directive.
Data format
(01)0415 + PZN8 + check digit, (17)YYMMDD, (10)lot, (21)serial.
Example: (01)04150123456782(17)261231(10)ABC123(21)SN987654
2D Barcodes
Two-dimensional codes store data as a matrix or stacked rows and achieve a far higher data density than linear barcodes – including error correction. QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417 are the key members.
Frequently asked questions about NTIN Code (Data Matrix)
Is the NTIN Code (Data Matrix) generator really free?
Yes. You can create as many NTIN Code (Data Matrix) barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.
What resolution does the NTIN Code (Data Matrix) barcode have?
PNG files are generated with adjustable module width and up to 600 DPI. For print we recommend the lossless SVG vector format which scales without any quality loss.
Is my data stored?
No. The barcode content is only processed to render the image and is not stored. We only count anonymously how often a barcode type is used.
Can I embed NTIN Code (Data Matrix) barcodes in my website or software?
Yes. Every barcode has a stable image URL (see “Embed HTML”) which you can use in websites, label software or spreadsheets.