GS1 Healthcare 20th Anniversary

Safer, smarter care starts with a simple scan.

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New Report: ‘One Product,

One Barcode’

Simplifying healthcare with a single scan for

safer, more efficient supply chains and better

patient outcomes.

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Our office is moving to a new location!

Starting January 20th, 2025, GS1 UAE will be relocating to our new office at Dubai Supreme Court Complex.

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Leaders from the world’s biggest retail and consumer goods companies call for the transition to QR Codes with GS1 standards.

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The barcode turns 50!

Join us in celebrating 50 years of the GS1 barcode and in transforming tomorrow with GS1 standards.

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Procter & Gamble endorses world transition to 2D barcodes using GS1 standards

2D barcodes with GS1 standards will unlock valuable new capabilities and benefits for consumers, shoppers, retailers and brand owners.

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Your product’s digital journey begins here

Whether you’re selling your products in store or online, you’ll need a specific number to identify your product. This is a GTIN – the number under a barcode – also known as an EAN or UPC. GS1 standards give them a global language to help you do business internationally.

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Try Verified by GS1 to easily verify a product’s identity

Simply type in a barcode number to learn more about products from around the world

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We are certified!

We are proud to announce that BrandSync, our product information and management platform, has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The ISO 27001 certification is a symbol of trust and a testament to our unwavering commitment to empowering safe and secure business solutions.

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Identify, tag with barcode and share information. GS1 standards will help you.

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Identify

Create GTIN, GLN, SSCC and other unique numbers to identify your products, packages, locations and more.

Capture

Develop unique barcodes, 2D codes and RFID tags – versatile carriers of information and always ready to be scanned.

Share

Send high-quality informaton about products, packages and locations. Your trading partner receives the information in real time.

Services

Easy use of GS1 standards with digital services and smart online tools.

Check digit calculator

Calculate the correct check digit to confirm the integrity of your barcode number

Who owns this barcode?

Find contact information for companies linked to GS1 barcode numbers

Learn more about the GTIN

The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) can be used by a company to uniquely identify all of its trade items

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GS1 UAE Events

GS1 UAE Healthcare User Group UDI Stream

GS1 UAE is hosting an exclusive UDI workshop dedicated to the implementation of Unique Device Identification (UDI) for medical devices in the UAE. This event is designed to inform, align, and engage key partners and stakeholders on the evolving UDI landscape, implementation roadmap, and the role each player will have in ensuring a seamless transition.

Date: 7th May, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location:Marriot Marquis Jewel of the Creek

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