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Leveraging GS1 standards and services in marketplaces brings increased traffic, faster listing process, a better way to detect counterfeits, simplified regulatory compliance and more

For the more than 25 marketplaces around the world who are already using GS1 standards and services like GS1 GTINs and Verified by GS1, the benefits are clear: single product pages, increased traffic, faster listing process, a better way to detect counterfeits, simplified regulatory compliance and more. That’s because access to trusted product identification allows…

GS1 celebrates half a century of empowering digital transformation

The BBC called it “one of the 50 things that made the modern economy”. Created in 1973, the barcode is today stamped on more than 1 billion products worldwide, and the “beep” at the checkout counter is instantly recognizable around the world. The barcode has permanently changed the way we shop. All barcodes may look…

The barcode turns 50 and is about to change our lives—again!

Next generation barcodes offer new levels of reliable information, for the benefit of consumers, businesses and the planet There is a reason the BBC called the barcode “one of the 50 things that made the modern economy”. Since its adoption in 1973, this humble—yet powerful—symbol is now on over 1 billion products, and the “beep”…

WHO urges action to protect children from contaminated medicines

WHO is releasing an urgent call to action to countries to prevent, detect and respond to incidents of substandard and falsified medical products. Over the past four months, countries have reported on several incidents of over-the-counter cough syrups for children with confirmed or suspected contamination with high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol…

An exciting announcement for our members: our new community, My GS1, is live!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new community, My GS1! With My GS1, everything is now at your fingertips under one central location, and as a result all your GS1-related needs have been streamlined. Through My GS1, you can view and download your GS1 invoices and receipts, view your GCP, GLN and…

Paving the way for a global migration to 2D barcodes

2D barcodes connect businesspeople and consumers to the information they need for inventory management, traceability programmes, sustainability initiatives and other engagement actions that will dramatically enhance the experiences for all. First-generation barcodes, currently used for over 1 billion products, contain a unique product identifier (GTIN). Thanks to GS1 standards, a simple scan connects each of…

Results of the GS1 2D barcode pilots in the Zhejiang province positively recognised at First Global Digital Trade Expo

On the afternoon of 11 December, the first Global Digital Trade Expo took place in Hangzhou, China, with the participation of leading political figures. Ding Zhongli, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress opened the ceremony. Yi Lianhong, Secretary of Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee, Wang Hao, Governor of Zhejiang Province and…

Consumer trust, business efficiency and patient safety start with globally unique and verifiable identification

For almost 50 years, the foundation of our work has been to provide unique identification through the barcode,  with the GS1 GTIN (the barcode number) and other supply chain standards, ultimately benefitting consumers and patients. In order to continue on this path, our vision today is to empower the digital transformation of industry. To do…

GS1 is working to empower the retail sector’s digital transformation to ultimately benefit the consumer

Whether in consumer-packaged goods, fresh foods, apparel or general merchandise, in physical stores or online, GS1 is committed to supporting the retail sector’s digital transformation. We are working to enable ubiquitous, verifiable product identity with accurate, complete, harmonised digital product information. This is the foundation for an efficient, resilient and transparent supply chain. It will…

GS1 highlighted as a key enabler of digital health by MoHAP at GITEX 2022

GS1 was highlighted as a key enabler of digital health by the Ministry of Health and Prevention UAE this year during GITEX, the annual enterprise technology and global digital transformation event taking place in Dubai. The event took place from October 10th to 14th, where MoHAP showcased the latest smart health services and sustainable solutions designed based on…