Providing the foundation for effective retail operations

We’ve helped to deliver increased efficiencies, greater sales and happier shoppers for over 40 years

GS1 standards have supported the grocery sector ever since the first barcoded product was scanned back in 1973. We work with industry to create common ways of doing business – making it quicker, easier and cheaper to trade.

But the grocery sector is always changing and facing new challenges. Which is why we’re here to help you get the most from our standards – so you can focus on serving your all-important customers.