GS1 numbers and barcodes are used by every leading retailer in the world – improving efficiency, increasing availability and cutting costs
Did you know?
Retailers have been using our Global Trade Item Numbers or GTINs to identify their products for 40 years - they’re the numbers you see under a barcode.
Over two million companies globally use GS1 numbers and barcodes, including all major retailers and online marketplaces– which is why our barcodes help you trade globally with confidence and convenience, and save you money through supply chain efficiencies.

What you need to do
To start assigning GS1 numbers and barcodes to your products, follow the three easy steps to get started:
- Join GS1 UK online
- Log in to My GS1
- Start assigning GS1 numbers and barcodes to your products
Once you’ve become a GS1 UK member, you’ll be able to log in to our member portal, called My GS1, which has the tools and services to help you to manage all your GS1 barcode numbers.
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