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GS1-GRAI

Global Returnable Asset Identifier. See official source.

Definition

GRAI — Global Returnable Asset Identifier, GS1 key that identifies a returnable asset (EUR pallet, reusable container, rotating container) at class or instance level.

Origin

Published by GS1 in the GS1 General Specifications. Encoded in Application Identifier (8003) in GS1-128 and GS1 EPC.

Use

A retail supply chain tracks its returnable pallets by GRAI; DESADV and RECADV carry these identifiers in the PCI / GIN segment.

Last updated: May 14, 2026