First, understand: What is a Product Identity Code?
A Product Identity Code (PID) can be understood as a unique, verifiable identifier assigned to each product.
But its value is not just that it “can be scanned”, but rather:
- Each product has a unique identity
- Scan actions can be recorded
- Verification records can be reviewed later
Therefore, the core of PID is not just a code, but a complete system of “product identity + verification records”.
Step 1: Register an account and complete entity verification
To use Product Identity Codes, you must first register as a platform merchant.
After registration, you need to submit entity information for verification, such as:
- Company or individual entity information
- Industry category
- Country and trade type
- Compliance declaration
This information will serve as the foundational data for your product identities.
After submission, the platform will review it. Once approved, you can officially use the system.
Step 2: Create products and complete information
After verification is approved, you can enter product management and create your products.
Here is a key point: different products and trade types will have corresponding “required fields”.
The system will automatically determine:
- How many fields are required for the current product
- How many fields have already been completed
- Whether the conditions for generating a PID are met
If the fields are incomplete, the product will be marked as “Incomplete” and cannot proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Generate the Product Identity Code (PID)
Once the product information is complete, you can generate a PID for the product.
This involves three key mechanisms:
- PID quota (each merchant has an available allocation)
- Batch generation (each generation belongs to a batch)
- Status control (generating / completed / rolled back)
The system will first reserve the quota, then generate PIDs in batches, and record the entire process to ensure data security and traceability.
Step 4: Select a label template and export
After generating the PID, it is not used directly — it must be “applied” as a label.
You can:
- Select an official label template
- Lock the template style
- Export a ZIP file for printing
Note: Once exported, the template will be locked to prevent confusion later.
Step 5: Apply labels and enter real usage scenarios
After printing, attach the labels to the product or its packaging.
Common placement locations include:
- Product outer packaging
- Seal labels
- Hang tags or instruction cards
Once this step is completed, the product officially enters a “verifiable state”.
Step 6: Users scan and generate verification records
When users scan the code, the system will:
- Display basic product information
- Record the verification action
- Generate verifiable records for future review
The most critical point here is:
Summary: The complete path from zero to using PID
- Register an account and complete entity verification
- Create products and complete information
- Generate PID (identity code)
- Select a template and export labels
- Apply labels and enter circulation
- Scan to generate verification records
Once you complete this entire process, your product is no longer just an “ordinary product” — it now has a complete digital identity and verification record capability.
