GPC-UNSPSC Mapping Tool

Access the GPC-UNSPSC
Mapping Tool

GS1 GPC (Global Product Classification) and UNSPSC ® (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code ®) are two alternative classification systems. UNSPSC owned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and code- managed by GS1 US is a global, multi-sector classification system primarily supporting spend analysis and procurement. GPC is also a global, multi-sector classification that provides more granularity providing a generic, global language for category management and is a key enabler of the GDSN. This is achieved through modular and contextual categorization by defining attribute/value level.

The mapping tool can be used to determine where data alignment exists between the two classifications. One can search at different levels (segment, family, etc.) in one classification system, browse simultaneously in both classification systems and find the equivalent code (if existing) from the other system.

GS1 will keep this tool up-to-date. The current mapping tool is based on GPC as at December 12, 2007 and UNSPSC v. 10.0501.