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About us

GS1 believes in the power of standards to transform the way we work and live.

A global business language

Clear communication between customers, suppliers and distributors is crucial for the efficiency of commerce. But if everyone has different processes and systems for communication, it will be difficult to share even the simplest information. A common language is needed, and this is where GS1 comes into the picture.

Ever since 1974, when the first barcode was scanned in a grocery store, GS1 has been numbering the world with its unique standard system. Over 10 billion barcodes are now scanned every day – and businesses have a standardized business language to exchange information about products, deliveries and transactions.

Our history


Connects physical and digital

Standards and services from GS1 are today enablers for many industries that want to tell the digital story of their physical goods flows.

Consumers, patients, business partners and government agencies are demanding more and better product data than ever before. And to avoid complex and costly processes, companies use GS1 standards for data exchange.

When it becomes possible to identify, describe and track products, goods and locations across the world – and create a digital product that matches the physical one, businesses get a boost in their digital transformation.

Benefits for your business

2d-koder-inom-retail ger bättre förpackningar
More efficient logistics
2d codes in retail - provides better traceability
Accurate deliveries
Säkerhet
Improving patient safety
Produktinformation
Reliable product information
Spårbarhet
Traceability and sustainability
Reduced costs

Standards for the future

GS1 gears

GS1 standards create the opportunity for companies of all sizes to identify, capture and share unique information, across the entire supply chain.

In a rapidly changing world, we adapt to new technologies and increased glottalization. Our standards are constantly evolving to meet increased demands for traceability,sustainability and consumer safety.

In a circular economy, data should be structured and shared through global and open standards. GS1 works with governments, organizations and industries to support the UN Global Goals through the adoption of GS1 standards.


Users drive development

Development and maintenance of standards, solutions and services is done together with our customers in GS1 Sweden’s user groups.

Here, users make suggestions for the development of existing standards to increase efficiency in the supply chain. And also proposals for new standards.

User groups are involved in influencing standards and processes at both local and global levels. Different business partners are represented in the groups and this results in a consensus, which in turn improves efficiency for several industries.

This is who we are

GS1 is a global organization and GS1 Sweden is one of 118 member countries. We offer a common digital language for businesses through unique identification, accurate labeling and automatic data sharing for products, locations and other physical objects. Companies can use GS1 to improve efficiency, security, sustainability and traceability.

Neutral and not-for-profit
GS1 är branschneutrala och eventuella vinster återinvesteras i verksamheten.
User-controlled
Standardutveckling sker tillsammans med våra kunder i användargrupper.
Open and collaborative
GS1-standarder utvecklas i samverkan och är öppna och inkluderande för alla företag.

GS1 Sweden

GS1 Sweden AB is equally owned by the industry organizations Dagligvaruleverantörerna (DLF) and Svensk Dagligvaruhandel (SvDH). GS1 Sweden was previously called EAN Sweden.

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