GS1 standards
GS1 develops and provides global supply chain data standards that help companies identify, capture and share information.
Standards are a jointly agreed methods of operation. They make the world smoother, more efficient, more sustainable and safer for both companies and consumers.
GS1 standards make data consistent and mobile
| GS1 supply chain data standards provide companies with a common international business language and grammar. They tell the specifications of what kind and in what form the information should be so that it can be efficiently shared between operators. |
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| Thanks to the standards, the contents of the data are mutually comparable and connectable, so the information collected from the supply chain can be utilized and further enriched. |
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| With the standards, the efficiency of the supply chain improves and traceability becomes easier. In addition, consumers, customers and authorities can be offered more comprehensive information. |
GS1 standards can be divided into three parts
Useful links
The GS1 standards repository compiles all of our standards and links them to the GS1 Global Office website.
GS1 offers a wide range of services and tools that make implementing our standards easier and more impactful for your business.
GS1 source codes can be found on GS1 GitHub.