GS1 Finland executed a development project together with the Finnish food industry and grocery trade operators, which aimed at a practical level to solve the new information requirements set for the food chain by the EU's deforestation regulation.
GS1 Finland collaborated with industry leaders on a development project to create a roadmap for implementing interoperable traceability solutions across Finland's food chain.
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive increases the requirements for corporate sustainability reporting and extends them to information moving in the supply chain. GS1 Finland's development project examined what kind of common information requirements sustainability reporting sets for...
In the Data model of raw material master data development project, we defined a structured way to describe and share key information about raw materials throughout the food chain. The project, carried out together with the food industry and retail trade, was part of the Interoperable traceability...
GS1's standards and services are constantly being developed. The global development of GS1 standards takes place in a forum made up of experts from different industries and in related working groups. In Finland, we facilitate cooperation groups consisting of several companies, where our customers...
We are coordinating a project portfolio that aims to develop a interoperable traceability solution for the Finnish food chain based on common standards and operating models.
We coordinate the Food Data Finland program, which aims to build practical data solutions and promote data interoperability in the Finnish food chain.
We are developing a new service in collaboration with food companies that will enable the joint collection of data from cattle farms as required by the EU Deforestation Regulation. The solution will promote transparency and traceability in accordance with the regulation and enable the necessary...
Our parallel project to the Animal Welfare Verification System coordinated by Luke is investigating how animal welfare information could be incorporated into product information and shared transparently throughout the food chain – from primary production to the consumer.
The Packaging material data model development project will develop an operating model for identification and a data model for basic packaging data, which will allow packaging components to be identified and their data to be managed consistently throughout the supply chain, utilizing GS1 standards.
We are renewing our product information management services to better meet the needs of our customers now and in the future. The new service will be launched in Spring 2026.
A joint development project of GS1 Finland, ProAgria, and food chain operators is conducting practical tests to determine how data generated in primary production can be transmitted smoothly and consistently throughout the food chain.
The objective of the development project is to create a common approach to the efficient management and exchange of fish traceability data across the entire food chain. At the end of the project, decisions will be made regarding the next steps and the possible launch of a system specification phase.
Our models allow the necessary information to be collected and shared efficiently and consistently among the operators who need it.
GS1's global standards enable the identification and sharing of authenticated data in supply chains across industries and between stakeholders.
GS1 standards effectively support traceability by providing interoperable international solutions for tracking products and related events throughout their entire lifecycle.
For AI to function reliably, it requires structurally high-quality, consistent, and machine-readable data—and this is where GS1 standards play a key role.
GS1 standards provide a common language for data, enabling the information required for the product passport to be shared, understood, and utilised in an interoperable manner regardless of industry, technology, or country.
With GS1 standards, packaging data is linked as part of product data and utilised efficiently in business operations, the circular economy and regulatory compliance.
GS1’s GLN provides a common, unique way to identify parties, functions, legal entities and locations in the food chain.
The identification of raw materials and the management of their master data form the basis for interoperable traceability and ensuring sustainability across the entire food chain.
GS1 standards enable the seamless flow of food traceability data throughout the food supply chain.
The data model of food sustainability outlines a method for collecting and sharing sustainability data throughout the entire food chain.
The GS1 2D code opens up new possibilities for consumer communication. At the same time, it helps improve product safety, process efficiency, and supply chain management. It is a step toward interoperable traceability across the supply chain.
With GLNs, you can uniquely identify your company’s parties and locations consistently throughout the entire supply chain. With a GS1 Company Prefix, you can create GLNs for your company in GS1 Rekisteri. On this page, we explain how you can get started easily.
Discover GS1 standards in a whole new way! This interactive tool offers an animated and practical experience that illustrates the benefits and possibilities of the standards in just a few steps.
To sell your product on eBay, you will need the GS1 GTIN for most product categories. The product identifier helps buyers find your product quickly on eBay and when they use search engines like Google.
You cannot access the Amazon marketplace without a GTIN for your product. Whether it’s electronics, fashion, or garden furniture, anyone who wants to sell their products on Amazon must identify them with a GTIN.
The GS1 Service Support team assists and guides in questions and technical matters related to the use of our services.