In a modern marketplace, customers want clear product information, while businesses need a simple way to organize and identify their products.
Whether you are a manufacturer, brand owner, startup, small business or growing company, having a structured product identity can make it easier to manage product information and provide customers with an additional way to verify registered product details.
91iD™ is an independent Product Identification & Verification Network designed to provide registered businesses and their products with a structured digital identity.
This guide explains the general process of registering products with 91iD™.
What Is 91iD™ Product Registration?
91iD™ product registration is the process of associating a business and its products with the 91iD™ identification network.
Once a business is registered and eligible products are added, each registered product can receive a structured 91iD™ Product Identification Number.
The Basic Concept
Business → Company Identity → Product Registration → 91iD™ Product Identity → Verification
This creates a connection between the physical product and its available digital product information.
Who Can Register Products with 91iD™?
91iD™ is designed for businesses that manufacture, market, distribute or sell products and want to create structured product identities.
Potential users may include:
- Manufacturers
- Product brands
- Startups
- Small businesses
- Online businesses
- Consumer-product companies
- Cosmetics and personal-care brands
- Packaged-product businesses
- Other eligible product businesses
Business Information
The registration process may require appropriate business and contact information so that the product identity can be associated with the correct business record.
Why Should a Business Register Its Products?
Product registration can provide several practical benefits.
Create a Structured Product Identity
Each registered product can have a defined identification reference within the 91iD™ network.
Organize Product Information
Businesses can associate available product information with the relevant product identity.
Provide a Verification Channel
Customers can use the available 91iD™ verification facility to check registered product information.
Support Digital Product Information
A physical product can be connected with a corresponding digital product record.
Build a Consistent Product Catalogue
Businesses with multiple products or variants can use structured product identities to organize their product portfolio.
How Does the 91iD™ Numbering Structure Work?
The defined 91iD™ numbering architecture uses 13 digits.
91 | 7-Digit Company ID | 3-Digit Product ID | 1 Check Digit
Example
91 | 1234567 | 001 | 4
The components are:
- 91 = Country Code
- 1234567 = Company ID
- 001 = Product ID
- 4 = Check Digit
This structure provides a defined identity framework for registered companies and products.
Step 1: Register Your Business
The first step is to register the business with the 91iD™ network through the applicable registration process.
Provide Accurate Information
Businesses should provide accurate information during registration.
This may include relevant business details, contact information and other information required by the registration process.
Accurate information helps maintain a clear relationship between the business and its registered product records.
Step 2: Receive Your Company Identity
After the applicable registration process, the business can receive its designated Company ID within the 91iD™ structure.
Company ID
The Company ID forms an important part of the product identification number.
The defined 7-digit Company ID structure provides capacity for up to 9,999,999 company identities.
Step 3: Add Your Products
Once the business identity is established, eligible products can be added to the system.
Product Information
Depending on the available registration fields, businesses may provide information such as:
- Product name
- Brand name
- Product category
- Product description
- Product size or variant
- SKU or other business reference
- Relevant product details
Businesses should ensure that the information submitted accurately represents the product.
Step 4: Assign the Product ID
Each registered product can be associated with a 3-digit Product ID within the 91iD™ structure.
Product ID Example
A business may have:
001 = Product A
002 = Product B
003 = Product C
The actual assignment depends on the product registration process and the business’s product records.
The defined structure allows up to 999 product identities per company.
Step 5: Generate the 91iD™ Number
The Company ID and Product ID are combined with the relevant country-code component and check digit to create the structured 91iD™ product identity.
Example
91 + 1234567 + 001 + 4
Result:
9112345670014
This becomes the structured identification reference for the registered product.
Step 6: Add the 91iD™ Identity to the Product
The business can use the 91iD™ product identity on the applicable product or packaging according to the available implementation options.
QR Code
Where supported, a QR code can provide a convenient way for customers to access the product verification experience using a smartphone.
Printed Product Number
The 91iD™ number can also be displayed as a readable identification reference where appropriate.
The exact placement and presentation should be determined according to the product’s packaging, labeling and applicable requirements.
Step 7: Customer Verification
Once the product identity is available, customers can use the 91iD™ verification facility to check the registered product information.
Simple Customer Journey
Scan or Enter → Verify → View Available Information
The information shown depends on the product data registered and maintained by the business.
What Information Should Businesses Provide?
Good product information is important because customers may use the available information when checking a product.
Product Name
Use the actual product name that customers will recognize.
Brand
Clearly identify the associated brand.
Product Variant
Where applicable, include size, model, shade, pack size or other relevant variant information.
Description
Provide useful and accurate information about the product.
Product Reference
Maintain the appropriate product identification and internal business references.
Keep Information Updated
Businesses should review their product information periodically and update it when appropriate.
A product identity becomes more useful when the associated information remains accurate and relevant.
Can Businesses Register Multiple Products?
Yes, the 91iD™ structure is designed to support multiple product identities under a company identity.
Example Product Portfolio
A cosmetics business could have:
001 — Face Cream
002 — Body Lotion
003 — Lip Balm
004 — Shampoo
005 — Face Wash
Each product can have its own Product ID within the company’s product identity structure.
This makes it easier to distinguish products within the registered portfolio.
What About Different Product Sizes?
Different product variants may require separate product records depending on the business’s product-identification requirements.
Example
A perfume brand could have:
30 ml
50 ml
100 ml
If the business treats these as separate product identities, each applicable variant can be assigned its corresponding product identity according to the registration structure.
Can Existing EAN-13 Barcodes Still Be Used?
Yes.
91iD™ is designed as an independent product identification and verification network and can operate alongside existing identification systems.
EAN-13 and 91iD™
EAN-13 is an established GS1 trade-item identification standard used widely in retail and supply-chain environments.
91iD™ provides a separate product identity and verification framework.
A business may therefore maintain its existing EAN-13/GTIN identification while also using 91iD™ for its independent product identification requirements.
Does Registering a Product Prove Its Authenticity?
No.
This distinction is important.
Identification Is Not the Same as Authentication
A registered 91iD™ product identity indicates that a corresponding product record exists within the 91iD™ network.
It does not, by itself, constitute conclusive proof of the physical authenticity, quality or safety of the product.
Businesses and customers should consider other relevant evidence and applicable requirements when assessing authenticity or compliance.
What Happens If Product Information Changes?
Businesses may need to update their product information when there are legitimate changes to the product record.
Examples may include:
- Product description changes
- Packaging changes
- Product variant updates
- Contact-information changes
- Other relevant record updates
Maintain Accurate Records
Keeping product records current helps ensure that customers accessing the verification facility receive relevant information.
Why Product Registration Is Important for Small Businesses
Small businesses often start with a few products and gradually expand.
A structured product identity can help create an organized foundation from the beginning.
Start Small, Build Gradually
A business may begin with a small product range and add additional products as the business grows.
This can help maintain a consistent product-identification structure over time.
A Simple Example
Imagine ABC Naturals sells three products:
Product 001: Herbal Soap
Product 002: Face Wash
Product 003: Body Lotion
The business receives its Company ID:
1234567
The resulting product identities can follow the defined 91iD™ structure.
For example:
91 | 1234567 | 001 | Check Digit
91 | 1234567 | 002 | Check Digit
91 | 1234567 | 003 | Check Digit
Each product therefore has its own structured identity within the business’s product portfolio.
Best Practices for Businesses
Businesses using a product identification system should follow some basic practices.
Use Accurate Product Information
Make sure registered information corresponds with the actual product.
Avoid Duplicate Product Records
Maintain an organized internal product list to reduce accidental duplication.
Keep Product Information Updated
Review records when products or business information change.
Display the Identity Clearly
Where the 91iD™ identity is displayed on packaging, make it reasonably easy for customers to locate.
Educate Customers
Businesses can explain how customers can use the 91iD™ verification facility.
The Business Journey With 91iD™
The overall concept can be summarized in a simple flow:
Registration
Register Business
↓
Company Identity
Receive Company ID
↓
Product Registration
Add Products
↓
Product Identity
Assign Product ID
↓
Digital Connection
Create 91iD™ Product Identity
↓
Customer Verification
Customer Scans or Enters the ID
↓
Product Information
Available Product Record Is Displayed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is required to register a product with 91iD™?
Businesses need to complete the applicable 91iD™ registration process and provide the required business and product information.
Can a small business register products?
Yes. 91iD™ is designed to support businesses of different sizes, including small and growing businesses.
How many products can one company register?
The defined 91iD™ structure provides a 3-digit Product ID, allowing up to 999 product identities per company within that structure.
How many companies can the 91iD™ structure support?
The defined 7-digit Company ID provides capacity for up to 9,999,999 company identities.
Can a business use 91iD™ with EAN-13?
Yes. 91iD™ is designed to operate alongside existing barcode and product identification systems such as EAN-13.
Can customers verify registered products?
Yes. Customers can use the available 91iD™ verification facility to check registered product information.
Does product registration guarantee authenticity?
No. Registration provides a product identity and associated product record. It should not by itself be interpreted as conclusive proof of physical authenticity.
Can businesses update product information?
Where the relevant functionality is available, businesses can maintain and update their product information according to the applicable 91iD™ process.
Conclusion
Registering products with 91iD™ is built around a simple concept:
Give every registered product a structured identity and connect that identity with useful product information.
For businesses, this can provide an organized approach to product identification and digital product records.
For customers, it can provide an additional way to access and verify available product information.
From a single product to a growing catalogue, structured product identification can help create a clearer connection between businesses, products and customers.
Identify. Verify. Trust.
91iD™
Independent Product Identification & Verification Network
Learn more and explore product registration at www.91id.in
