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GS1 standards enable visibility across supply chains. Let us take you on an interactive journey, following a jar of jam from the grower to the consumer
Everyone knows the GS1 barcode. We come into contact with it almost every day of our lives in supermarkets. But GS1 standards are used in so many other places, and for so many other applications.
Explore the videos on this page and you’ll discover many more ways to use GS1 standards – to benefit you and your business.
What is a GS1 Company Prefix?
It all starts with a number – the GS1 Company Prefix. When you join GS1 UK we licence you a unique Company Prefix. And from this simple start, you can identify all your products and so much more…
Join today to get your unique Company PrefixHow do I identify my products?
The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is the number you see beneath the barcode. You can use them to identify your products online too. And now they’re used widely throughout healthcare. Learn more about this unique number and how you can create them.
Already a member? Login to create your own GTINsHow do I barcode my products for retail?
So you know how to create a GTIN to identify your products. But what about the barcode? Watch our short video to learn all about the different types of barcodes you can use.
Already a member? Login to create your own barcodesHow do I identify and barcode pallets?
SSCCs (Serial Shipping Container Code) are used to identify logistics units. They are usually used with Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) to track shipments between suppliers and retailers.
More info about SSCCsWhen do I need to change the GTIN on my product?
The GS1 GTIN Management Standard defines 3 clear principles and 10 easy rules to help you understand when to use a new GTIN on product variations.
More about GTIN ManagementGetting your product information right
Good product information is essential to getting products on shelves on stores and online. GS1 standards and services can help you do this – and help you save time and grow sales.
Find out more about productDNAGS1 SmartSearch, helping shoppers to find your products online
We’re developing new ways to help you identify you more.
Learn more about GS1 SmartSearchMeasuring your products correctly
Believe it or not, one of the most important things in the field of product management is measuring your items in a standardised and consistent way. It turns out that most people get this completely wrong.
Learn more about the Package Measurement Rules
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GS1 general specifications
The core standards document of the GS1 System, describing how GS1 barcodes and identification keys should be used
This version: 20
Publication date: Jan 2020
Next version planned for Jul 2020