How do I change my existing UPC to a GS1 code
Hey Guys, I have an old UPC code that is not registered with GS1, and I cannot edit my listing because of this old UPC code. I have purchased a new GS1 code, I have tried to swap the GS1 with the old UPC using a Flat File, but it will not allow the change. Is this possible, and if so, can anyone advise me on how to do this? Thanks in advance.
How do I change my existing UPC to a GS1 code
Hey Guys, I have an old UPC code that is not registered with GS1, and I cannot edit my listing because of this old UPC code. I have purchased a new GS1 code, I have tried to swap the GS1 with the old UPC using a Flat File, but it will not allow the change. Is this possible, and if so, can anyone advise me on how to do this? Thanks in advance.
19 replies
Michelle_Amazon
Hello @Seller_Pg1Lzjp2RVnjr,
Michelle at Amazon here. I understand that you want to change the UPC on your item to your new GS1 code. Unfortunately, this is not possible and you will need to create a new listing.
Policies for editing detail pages
You may only update detail pages to better or more accurately describe the product as originally listed. For example, permissible updates include additional details, clarifications, grammatical fixes, or removal of content that violates Amazon policy.
You must not use an existing listing for a new version of a product. This includes changes in color, size, material, features, and product name. Instead, create a new product detail page for each new version. For example, a manufacturer updates its streaming media player by adding a new remote control with four buttons instead of two. This product is materially different from the older version and it must be listed as a new ASIN.
If you choose to re-brand a product, please refer to Amazon Brand Name Policy page for minor Brand name changes. Any major Brand Name change requests are considered re-branding and will not be supported. To protect Customer trust and ensure catalog quality, we ask that you create a new ASIN for the new product.
A new UPC code would be considered a change to the product and require a new ASIN.
I hope this information is helpful! Let us know if you need anything else.
Regards,
Michelle
Seller_E6EfuvxVbfONi
Look into "merging" two listings. This may accomplish your goal. Simply changing the UPC on the listing will not happen.
Seller_C2SKetGMMJ5Ta
You may have to create a "variation" and add it to the listing then phase out the old item that the old UPC is attached to. Or keep using the other one, if possible. Good luck!
Seller_Etedb4FUvUJhq
you have to create a new listing for the same item. Then submit a case to merge the two listings with photos showing your product with the correct UPC on it.
Seller_0EBsyUMvixIPH
Good luck. Amazon removed over a hundred of our (brand) listings about a year ago and continue to do so, and ironically they'll do it now when storage fees are high. We have spent and continue to spend unnecessary amounts of money and energy to get them back up for the sake of retrieving our product reviews. Work on getting off amazon sooner rather than later.
Seller_Ve1oyxgXsxGMC
@Seller_Pg1Lzjp2RVnjr, have you had any success with the merging plan? Also, are the old listings active or have the detail pages been removed?
