GS1 System of Standards
A common foundation for business - uniquely identifying, accurately capturing and automatically
sharing vital information about products, locations, assets and more.
In a world of growing data, GS1 standards help you single out what really matters. They give you a
common language to identify, capture and share supply chain data - ensuring important information is
accessible, accurate and easy to understand.
Identify · Capture · Share · Use
Three interconnected layers that power transparent, efficient supply chains worldwide.
Identify
Uniquely identify products, places, assets, and service relationships using GS1 identification keys - the global standard for item uniqueness.
Capture
Capture identity and more in a barcode or RFID tag. Machine-readable data carriers enable fast, error-free scanning at every touchpoint.
Share
Share data with trading partners, consumers and patients via GS1 data exchange standards - enabling end-to-end visibility.
Use
Leverage data to improve decision-making, optimize supply chains, manage inventory, forecast demand, and ensure traceability.
GS1 Identification Keys
Globally unique numbers that give every object, location, or relationship a trusted identity.
GS1 Data Carriers
All GS1 identification keys can be converted into machine-readable symbols - enabling automatic capture at every point in the supply chain.
The type of data carrier you use depends on information volume, scanning environment, material, and business partner requirements.
GS1 Data Exchange
Standardized solutions to share product data, logistics events, and commercial messages across your ecosystem.
GDSN
Global Data Synchronization Network - synchronize product information (GTINs, attributes, images) between suppliers and retailers automatically.
Master Data
GPC
Global Product Classification - standard product category schema to classify items consistently across industries and regions.
Classification
EPCIS
Electronic Product Code Information Services — share visibility events (what, when, where, why) for full supply chain traceability.
Event Data
GS1 EDI
Electronic Data Interchange (EANCOM®) — automate orders, invoices, dispatch advices and financial messages.
Transactional
GS1 Digital Link
Connect barcodes to the internet - each scan can resolve to dynamic online content (product info, promotions, recycling).
Consumer/Web
Connect with 30+ global data pools.
Track & trace compliance and analytics.
The Power of Standards in Action
GS1 standards are used by over 2 million companies across 150+ countries, powering more than 6 billion transactions daily. From a can of soda to a medical implant - GS1 ensures consistency, safety, and efficiency.
- ✔ Reduce out-of-stocks by up to 30%
- ✔ Improve recall response time by 50%
- ✔ Eliminate manual data entry errors
- ✔ Enable cross-border e-commerce seamlessly
