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GS1 Standards to create a common foundation for business by uniquely identifying, accurately capturing and automatically sharing vital information about products, locations, assets and more.
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  1. GTIN

    Identify products and services

  2. EAN/UPC barcodes

    Encode identity on consumer products

  3. GLN

    Identify parties and locations

  4. GPC

    Classify products by essential characteristics

  5. 2D barcodes

    Encode more data and web-enable barcodes

  6. SSCC

    Identify logistic units

  1. Global Location Number (GLN)

    Full listing of all GS1 standards and guidelines by release date

Other standards

  1. EPC/RFID

    Encode identity in RFID tags and information systems

  2. GS1 Global Data Model

    Simplify product data requirements

  3. GS1 DataBar barcode

    Encode identity and more on small products

  4. GDSN

    Share master product data automatically

  5. EPCIS & CBV

    Share product movement and status information

  6. GS1 Digital Link

    Encode URL into barcode or tag with identifier

  7. 1D barcodes for logistics

    Track logistic units through supply chain

  8. EANCOM

    Send UN/EDIFACT-based business messages

  9. GS1 XML

    Send electronic business messages

  10. Product Image Standards and Guidelines

    Global approach to share images in a digital shelf

  11. GS1 Application Identifiers

    Define the meaning and format of data attributes

  12. Standards for emerging regulations

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Learn about our standards

Identify

Uniquely identify products, places and things

Capture

Capture identity and more in a barcode or RFID tag

Share

Share data with trading partners, consumers and patients

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.

See how GS1 standards work

Standards in action

  1. GS1 Discovery App

    GS1 Discovery App

    Exploring how standards work in CPG, fresh foods, foodservice & apparel.

  2. Fighting Illicit Trade

    Fighting Illicit Trade

    Combat counterfeiting and illicit trade with GS1 standards.

  3. Traceability

    Traceability

    Apply the global framework for traceability solutions to your business.

  4. GDSN in healthcare case study

    GDSN in healthcare case study

    Learn how GDSN is helping hospitals improve patient care.

  5. New quick start guide

    New quick start guide

    Learn how to ensure your products bridge the physical and digital worlds.

  6. GS1 standards development

    GS1 standards development

    Get involved in solving industry-wide problems with standards.

Standard resources

Our resources

  1. Global Standards Management Process (GSMP)
  2. GS1 Architecture
  3. GS1 glossary
  4. GS1 Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
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