GS1 brings trusted medical product information to smartphones through collaboration with Google

 

Launch of smartphone camera scanning of GS1 DataMatrix barcodes marks a global breakthrough for patient safety.

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GS1 UAE becomes Community Partner at Gulfood 2026

 

Connecting standards that power a trusted, traceable, and transparent future of food at the heart of Gulfood.

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GS1 Vision 2030

 

Our new global strategy to help businesses grow and lead with trusted data in a digital-first world.

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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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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

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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

Retail Webinar (July): Getting Started with GS1 Barcodes

24th July 2025, Thursday, 1:00 PM GST

Agenda:

  • What GTINs are and why they matter for online and retail marketplaces
  • The difference between EAN, UPC, and other barcode types
  • How to assign barcodes properly to each product variation
  • When to use ITF-14 for cartons and outer cases
  • How GLNs support your business processes
  • Common barcoding mistakes and how to avoid them
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Numberbank Training Webinar

12th June 2025, 11:30 AM GST

This webinar is designed to help you navigate and utilize the Numberbank system more effectively and streamline your business.

During this webinar, you will:

  • Obtain a comprehensive overview of the Numberbank portal
  • Learn how to manage your numbers efficiently
  • Have the opportunity to ask questions and go over important updates with us
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