Overview
GS1 is an international not-for-profit association with Member Organisations in over 100 countries.
GS1 is dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors. The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.
Our Member Organisations handle all enquiries related to GS1 products, solutions and services.
- GS1 has close to 40 years' experience in global standards - see our timeline for more information.
- GS1 offers a range of standards, services and solutions to fundamentally improve efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains.
- GS1 standards are used in multiple sectors and industries.
What is GS1?
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It's not always easy to explain what GS1 does in simple terms. That's why we've created this brochure. It provides an overview of our activities and the important role that global standards play today. |
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Learn about the global, robust, multi-sector, user-generated, and scalable GS1 System of Standards. |



