The barcode is one of the world’s most famous symbols and more than 5 billion products are scanned each day. With GS1 standards, companies get a global business language that both people and systems can understand. It makes the global supply chain more efficient when everything that moves in it;
- products,
- goods,
- services,
- locations,
- parcels,
- invoices
- companies,
- people
… and much more, has its own digital identity, can tell the story about themselves and becomes a part of the ecosystem for global trade.
Standards for identifying
Used to create unique identification for goods, locations, parties, packages and more. Companies all over the world use GS1 standards to streamline their product and information chain.
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Standards for capturing
Barcodes and RFID/EPC tags make it possible to transfer and scan information quickly and safe from things to computers. They are used to label everything from groceries to hospital beds.
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Standards for sharing
Once the supply chain has a common language, data can be shared seamlessly. Business partners can exchange information about products, invoices, orders, and much more.
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GS1 standards give you traceability
Once GS1 standards for identification and labeling are in place, the foundation is laid for traceability and you’re ready to start using GS1 standards for traceability.
It gives you control over every item that moves in the supply chain. And it also helps you to comply with increased market and legal demands for food, clothing, medicines etc. Not to mention consumers’ need for reliable information. Traceability help you save time and money, increase safety and win consumer trust.
Business benefits with standards
GS1 standards give you the chance to do business globally while saving time and money. Companies that use our standards are able to grow efficiently, sustainably and securely. They can future proof their business by meeting the demands from the market and authorities. Here are some of the benefits:
- Efficient supply chain
- Reduced administration
- Opportunity for global trade
- Supply chain visibility
- Consumer benefits
- Product safety
- Consumer and patient safety
- Better data quality
- Sustainability
- Traceability
GS1 standards are:
Global
No matter where in the world you are, GS1 standards will work.
Neutral
GS1 is not for profit and standards developed are industry neutral.
User-driven
Standard development takes place together with users in work groups.
Open
Standards can be used by all companies and working groups are open .
Services
GS1 offers a portfolio of services and tools that makes the use of our standards easier and more efficient for your business. Regardless of the size of your business, our services can help you and your products succeed in the global supply chain.
Services and Tools
Service
BarcodeCheck
BarcodeCheck is our service to check the readability, content and…
Service
Validoo
Validoo is Sweden's largest digital platform for data quality and…
Service
Number Information Service
By entering a GTIN in the number information service, or…
Service
ProductSearch
ProductSearch is an open and free service that is used…
Service
Directory
Directory serves as a common database for customers and suppliers,…
Service
Check digit calculator
Use our free calculator to calculate a check digit -…