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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
سامي عبد الرؤوف (دبي) أعلن أحمد الدشتي، وكيل وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع المساعد لقطاع الخدمات المساندة، أنه سيتم إطلاق المنصة الذكية لمبادرة «تطمين» لتتبع مراحل تصنيع المنتجات الدوائية وتأمين إمداد مرافق الرعاية الصحية بالدولة بهذه المنتجات، في شهر ديسمبر المقبل. وقال في تصريحات خاصة لـ «الاتحاد»: «سيتم تطبيق مبادرة «تطمين» على نحو 6000 منتج دوائي…
