GS1 Synkka product information service
Synkka
We will introduce a new product information service, GS1 Data, to replace GS1 Synkka during 2026. Read more.
Implementation of GS1 Synkka is easy
GS1 Synkka helps you keep your product information up to date
GS1 Synkka is Finland's most comprehensive product information service, through which trading partners transmit and receive product information. The service also enables the transfer of data internationally, as it is part of GS1's network of product information services. With GS1 Synkka, product information and images are always in the correct format and up-to-date, both in stores, online stores, pharmacies, and at marketplaces, as well as available to other users of product information. It also serves as an excellent tool for the internal management of the company's product information and images.
Information through one channel for everyone
Makes sharing of product information more effective and faster.
Ensures the correct format and conformity of the product information.
Reduces manual work and minimizes errors.
No special information technology skills are required.
Makes transferring product data with numerous different Excel files unnecessary.
Suitable for all industries
GS1 Synkka is a service started and continuously developed by the Finnish grocery trade and food industry. It has also expanded to other industries, and today more than 1,020 companies use GS1 Synkka. Almost 900 suppliers transmit product information through the service. GS1 Synkka has information on up to about 280,000 products.
Entities that utilize product information include trade groups, the foodservice sector, medical device manufacturers, the construction product industry and companies that enrich product information to offer various additional services to companies and consumers. Among others, Kesko, SOK, Wihuri Metro-tukku, Valio Aimo, Meira Nova, Tokmanni, HalpaHalli, Motonet and Ruokatieto request product information from GS1 Synkka. Information system suppliers such as Aromi, Jamix, PoweResta and Mashie utilize data from GS1 Synkka.
GS1 Synkka price
The pricing of the GS1 Synkka product information service has changed. The following prices are valid from January 1, 2025.
GS1 Synkka for product data suppliers
The annual fee is 25 € /product* (VAT 0 %)
- Payment minimum 500 € / year (VAT 0 %)
- Payment maximum 15 000 € / year (VAT 0 %)
*) An active product means a base unit whose status in GS1 Synkka is published or live. The amount of products to be invoiced does not include drafts, discontinued or canceled products, nor cases or pallets. The unique GTIN of the base unit is counted only once.
When ordering the service, the annual fee portion of that year (remaining full months) will be invoiced. For example, when ordering in May, seven months of the annual fee is paid (June–December). The payment is based on the estimate of the number of products given by the customer.
In future years, the billing period will be the calendar year and the annual fee will be billed in January. The payment is based on the number of active products in the service. It is calculated as the average of the product quantity of the last weekday of each month of the previous year.
GS1 Synkka for receiving product information
Annual fee 3 000 € (VAT 0 %)
When ordering the service, the annual fee portion of that year (remaining full months) will be invoiced. For example, when ordering in May, seven months of the annual fee is paid (June–December).
In future years, the billing period will be the calendar year and the annual fee will be billed in January.
All prices shown on the page are VAT-free (VAT 0%). The payment period is 14 days net. We reserve the right to price changes.
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